Arijit Singh has just released ‘Laiyaan’, a stripped-down song with Ruaa Kayy and RUTVXK, and online people are saying it’s like a comforting hug you didn’t know you needed! It became available on streaming services on April 16th and clearly shows he is now purposefully going into independent music.
A decisive turn toward independent music
Earlier this year, Arijit stopped singing for movies. And ‘Laiyaan’ now proves he meant it, moving him into a much more personal, reflective space in his music which doesn’t feel rushed or planned.
He’s stopped trying to be big, and instead is finding beauty in quietness. The song prioritizes the mood and how it makes you feel over anything flashy, and wants you to consider the silences as much as the actual notes. It’s a deliberate move from doing what’s expected for films to expressing himself as he wants.
Laiyaan: voices, credits, and intent
Ruaa Kayy sings with Arijit on ‘Laiyaan’, and RUTVXK wrote and made the music. The sound is sparse, with the voice and the words at the center. Instead of grand displays, there are subtle details, and it’s this restraint that makes the song memorable.
What the collaborators said
Arijit described making it as a meditative experience, saying Harjyot and Ritvik (RUTVXK) composed it with “a lot of love which gave me the perfect state of heart.” He is thankful to them for giving him the chance to express feelings that aren’t put into words.
Ruaa Kayy, also known as Harjot Kaur, said the process of creating the song felt natural and based on really listening. She found that working with Arijit reinforced the idea that “less can sometimes say more”, and that being true to the emotion is more important than a brilliant performance.
RUTVXK explained that the collaboration happened easily because they all had a similar sensibility. Their main idea was straightforward: “Just keep it honest, do not overcomplicate it.” This simple clarity influenced both how the song sounds and how they worked on it.
Fans embrace the minimalist mood
Very soon after it was released, ‘Laiyaan’ connected with people online. People complimented its honesty and emotional depth, and the fact that the simple arrangement allows the voices to be heard clearly.
Here is a snapshot of the reactions flooding YouTube and social platforms:
– ‘Arijit’s voice hits different when he’s free from Bollywood.’
– ‘This feels so pure and emotional.’
– ‘What a pairing. Ruaa Kayy deserves more recognition.’
– ‘This song feels like a warm hug.’
Many have called the song powerfully subtle, and have said that its peaceful feeling stays with you even after the music stops. Everyone agrees: when the instruments and production aren’t in the way, the emotion comes through more.
Why Laiyaan matters now
More than just how it’s been received, ‘Laiyaan’ shows how people now value authenticity more than anything over the top. It’s music that asks you to get closer, not louder. The story it tells is very private and the purpose feels completely without pretense.
For Arijit, it’s adding to a growing amount of independent music that is slowly changing how people see him as an artist. And for those listening, it’s a reminder that when done well, being restrained can be as amazing as a big build-up.
The people who made ‘Laiyaan’ describe it as a return to honesty, where working together is about sharing feelings, not how big something is. That spirit is obviously appealing. And if how people are reacting to it is anything to go by, this quieter period of his might actually be the most impactful.
As the song is heard by more and more people, the message stays the same: be honest, keep it simple, and let the song develop its own rhythm. And with ‘Laiyaan’, that rhythm is very noticeable.
