Music star Arijit Singh was mobbed by fans and rushed to his car without security after visiting a roadside dhaba in Murshidabad at midnight on Thursday. The unannounced late-night outing featured casual clothes, a childhood friend, and an immediate flurry of smartphone cameras.
Brother, just one selfie,
a fan called out, according to Anandabazar Patrika. Arijit Singh arrived without bouncers or security guards at Pappu Dhaba, located along National Highway 12 near the Palsanda intersection in the-Nawagram police station area, as reported by Indian Express Bengali.
Singer Dines at Local Highway Eatery
The highway eatery is a familiar local spot known for its dal tadka and roti, drawing food lovers from near and far. Rather than dining at a five-star hotel or an exclusive urban establishment, the artist shared his late-night meal simply and quietly.
According to BiswaBangla Sangbad, he was accompanied by a childhood friend from his neighborhood. Truck drivers and late-night travelers resting at the dhaba were stunned to see the well-known singer sitting among them in a casual gray T-shirt and beige trousers.
Mobile phone cameras flashed as patrons and fans rushed forward to capture the moment, creating an instant crowd.
Fans Mob Artist During Departure
The singer declined requests for selfies as the crowd surged. He hurried toward his nearby vehicle to leave while smartphone lights blinded the area.
Fans called out Arijitda, we will take photos from a distance
while chasing him down the road alongside his companions carrying food parcels, as captured in widely shared footage detailed by Anandabazar Patrika. The brief video quickly circulated across social media platforms.
Some social media users expressed frustration over the lack of privacy, with one writing, Please let him be in peace for a bit,
while another questioned, Don't stars have a personal life?
Conversely, other commenters voiced impatience with his refusal to pose, with one writing, This much arrogance is not good. What harm would it have done to take two pictures?
Hindustan Times noted that the singer has long avoided the trappings of stardom, continuing to ride a scooter in Jiaganj, handle his own grocery shopping, and take ordinary sleeper trains.
Local Ties Contrast With 2027 Tour
Days before the late-night outing, the singer visited his local restaurant, Henshel, interacting casually in a yellow Punjabi and chappals with staff members who were initially startled to see him standing among them (Sangbad Pratidin). Henshel operates with a local mission established by the artist to ensure students and local residents can afford filling meals.
