- SPB Charan refuses requests to replicate his father SP Balasubrahmanyam’s voice using AI.
- He criticized the trend, emphasizing the loss of authenticity and emotion.
- Charan believes singers deserve a choice and disapproves of AI replacing their role.
SPB Charan, son of legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, has firmly rejected requests to use AI to recreate his father’s iconic voice. In a recent interview, Charan expressed concerns over the trend, stating he doesn’t want his father’s voice used in “any Tom, Dick, and Harry’s music.”
Charan criticized the use of AI in replicating vocals, citing a lack of authenticity and emotional depth in AI-generated songs. While some composers see it as a tribute, Charan believes singers deserve the right to choose their participation. He mentioned that his father, if alive, might have refused certain songs recreated with AI.
He also highlighted that AI cannot fully replicate the emotions tied to classic songs, like Malaysia Vasudevan’s “Poongaaturu Thirumbuma.” While some composers like AR Rahman obtain family permissions and advocate for ethical use of AI, Charan remains against the trend, emphasizing respect for the legacy of legendary artists.
