Amitabh Bachchan and Moushumi Chatterjee star in AI-Generated Kishore Kumar version of 'Saiyaara', fans impressed

Time of India

5 hours ago

The title track of 'Saiyaara', featuring
and
, is topping the music charts. Adding to the excitement, on the occasion of
's 96th birth anniversary, an AI-created rendition has taken social media by storm, featuring the iconic voices of Kishore Kumar and the timeless romance of
and
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The AI-powered tribute blends the new melody with the classic visuals of the song 'Rimjhim Gire Sawan' from the 1979 film 'Manzil.'
AI-generated clip blends classic and new melodies
A brief clip showcasing an AI-generated version of Kishore Kumar's song has recently appeared on social media. This version cleverly merges the tune of Saiyaara with the classic 'Rimjhim Gire Sawan,' originally performed by Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar in the 1979 movie 'Manzil'.
The video captures scenes of the actors wandering Mumbai's rain-soaked streets.
Social media caption highlights AI effort and retro style
The video was uploaded on X, formerly Twitter, accompanied by the caption: 'Somebody made AI based Kishore Kumar version of Saiyaara title song… Good effort with retro style rhythm arrangement.. sounds better than original.. yet not even 10% of the power, energy, vibrancy, voice, singing of what KK cud have achieved.'
Nostalgic retro charm wins over social media users
The retro charm of the AI-generated Kishore rendition of 'Saiyaara' has won over social media users. Many are praising the nostalgic and vintage feel of the track. One fan commented, 'A commendable attempt to recreate the magic of Kishore Kumar through AI—nostalgic in rhythm, retro in arrangement, and sonically refreshing. Yet, it reminds us of an eternal truth: technology can mimic the form, but not the soul.
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Kishore da's voice wasn't just sound.
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Fans praise the AI Version with personal reactions
One viewer praised, 'This edit is really good,' while another said, 'This is so soothing, at first I thought the Saiyaara song was rewritten. And I started to search the old Saiyaara.' A fan remarked, 'Actually this song sounds better in Kishor ji's voice imho,' and someone else added, 'When I heard this first time, even I believed it is real but tbh this version is so much better than real song.'
Another listener shared, 'It sounds better than the song from the movie Saiyaara.
I'm listening to this song on loop. Seeing a younger Big B is cherry on the cake.' One comment simply stated, 'It is so beautiful this version.' And another enthusiast noted, 'The voice still rules. Made this song 200 times better. I'm sure the original makers will also agree #Saiyaara.'
Saiyaara's emotional story and acclaimed music
'Saiyaara' features a widely adored main track that's moved listeners all around the globe. The movie brings together debut stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, unraveling the heartfelt romance between Krish, a singer, and Vaani, a lyricist. Their emotional journey resonates with audiences, stirring both joy and sentiment. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film has drawn acclaim for its compelling story, strong performances, and memorable music.