AR Rahman Discusses Concerns Regarding the Use of AI in Songs for Rajinikanth Starrer ‘Lal Salaam’
Renowned Oscar award-winning composer AR Rahman has once again made headlines for resurrecting the voices of two deceased singers, Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed. Employing the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the musician recreated their voices for a song titled ‘Thimiri Yezhuda’ in Rajinikanth’s ‘Lal Salaam’. Rahman disclosed that he obtained permission from their families and duly compensated them. However, this development has sparked a division of opinions across the Internet.
AR Rahman eagerly anticipates the release of ‘Lal Salaam’, helmed by director Aishwarya Rajinikanth, which is scheduled to hit theatres on February 9.
Known for his innovative approach, Rahman utilized AI technology to revive the voices of the late luminaries for a cinematic endeavor. Leveraging AI voice models, he breathed new life into the voices of the late Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed.
Both Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed shared a close working relationship with AR Rahman, collaborating on numerous chart-topping tracks. While Shahul Hameed tragically passed away in a car accident in 1997, Bamba Bakya succumbed to a cardiac arrest in 2022.
AR RAHMAN’S AI INITIATIVE SPARKS DEBATE ONLINE While some lauded AR Rahman for securing consent and compensating the families, others criticized the move as ‘unethical’.
The responses include:
Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s ‘Lal Salaam’ is a sports drama featuring Vikranth and Vishnu Vishal in leading roles. Rajinikanth is set to make an extended cameo appearance in the film, which is poised to promote religious harmony.
what the fuck is periya bhai upto https://t.co/q2tudyNVp6
— Arshad Wahid (@vettichennaiguy) January 27, 2024
Not a good sign. Tomorrow AI will replace ARR too . It’s better stop such nonsense and use the available manpower https://t.co/SS9VLErqg5
— Vanisri 👩🏻 (@Vanisre25257710) January 27, 2024
Not a good sign. Tomorrow AI will replace ARR too . It’s better stop such nonsense and use the available manpower https://t.co/SS9VLErqg5
— Vanisri 👩🏻 (@Vanisre25257710) January 27, 2024
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