Sonu Nigam sings an emotional AI-powered duet with Mohammed Rafi in Kashmir

Summary: At a concert in Srinagar, Sonu Nigam used artificial intelligence to recreate Mohammed Rafi’s voice and perform a live duet — a moment that moved fans deeply.

In a beautiful and deeply nostalgic moment, Sonu Nigam recently used artificial intelligence (AI) during his Kashmir concert to bring back Mohammed Rafi’s voice — and sang a live duet with him. 

The performance took place at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convocation Complex (SKICC), set against the dramatic backdrop of Dal Lake and the Zabarwan Mountains. 

 It was especially meaningful because it was one of the first big concerts in the Valley since the Pahalgam attack. 

Fans at the show — and those watching later online — were deeply moved. Clips from the concert have gone viral, with people calling the performance “legendary” and saying it felt like “technology becoming pure emotion.”

After the show, Sonu Nigam explained his use of AI. He emphasized that AI is a tool — a creative assistant — and should never replace the human soul that makes music truly meaningful.