Mumbai, August 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Music composer Amaal Mallik has spoken about his approach to selecting playback singers, saying he usually has a clear idea of which voice best suits a particular song long before the recording process begins.
Amaal, who has composed the song ‘Yeh Awarapan’ for the upcoming Emraan Hashmi-starrer ‘Awarapan 2’, spoke to IANS during the film’s promotions in Mumbai and shared his views on the growing use of artificial intelligence to replace scratch singers in the music industry.
“When I have worked with singers, I have kept clarity with them. I tell them, ‘Sir, maybe this voice won’t go’. But, I have never done that I cast Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, KK, and then said we will choose now. I have been very sure. I think the AI in my mind knows which singer’s song it is,” he said.
However, Amaal said he does not completely dismiss the use of AI voices during the creative process, particularly when it can help avoid hurting a singer’s feelings if their voice is ultimately not selected.
“I think it is better to use an AI voice than hurt anyone. Whether he is a senior, new, or anyone. Either you have courage, like I say with clarity that you are new and we are trying your voice. And I don’t call any senior to sing until I am sure,” he said.
Amaal added that he prefers to communicate his creative vision clearly to producers before selecting a singer.
“So, I keep it very clear. I tell the producer that this is my vision. Once he sings, then it is my job to get the best out of that singer,” he added.
‘Awarapan 2’ is the sequel to the 2007 film ‘Awarapan’, with Emraan Hashmi returning as Shivam Pandit. Although the original film did not perform strongly at the box office upon release, it developed a loyal following over the years and attained cult status, particularly for its music and Hashmi’s performance.
‘Awarapan 2’ is scheduled to release on August 14, 2026.
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