Sonu Nigam performs AI-powered live duet with Mohammed Rafi, fans say, ‘right way to use it’

Sharing the clip from the event, the fan wrote, “I don’t know how many people can relate to this… but this is god himself.. what Sonu Nigam did tonight was nothing more than making us feel his divine presence #rafifanforlife.”

In the comment section of the clip, a fan wrote, “This is absolutely Legendary ❤️🙌😍,” while another posted, “Getting to see this concert live is a whole different level of magic ✨ You’re truly blessed to experience this concert in person ❤️🙌.” A fan reacted on the clip by saying, “When technology becomes pure emotion.”

A fan also asked, “Was it Sonu’s voice prerecorded for Rafi or did he use AI to recreate Rafi’s voice?.” “Wow 😲best moment ever ❤️❤️❤️Mo Rafi vs Sonu Nigam best AI video,” wrote another fan.”

“The right way to use AI. How lovely ❤️,” read another comment.

Watch Sonu Nigam performing live duet with the late Mohammed Rafi thanks to AI:

 

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The singer reflected on a landmark Kashmir concert recently. Post the event, Sonu Nigam in an interview with The Indian Express, was asked, “In today’s world, with AI changing how music is made, how do you think it impacts the creative process — especially when we now hear AI recreating Rafi saab and Kishore Kumar’s voices?”

Reacting to this, the singer shared, “AI should be treated as an assistant, not as your boss. It’s a tool that can support creativity, but it should never replace the human soul that gives music its true essence.”

The event was also special as it took place at the picturesque Dal and the majestic Zabarwan Mountains as the backdrop, and was the first such event since the Pahalgam attack in the Valley.

This month, Nigam embarked upon his seven-city Satrangi Re tour. The tour will begin in Mumbai and will be performed in Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Shillong and Delhi.