AI recreates SRK's "Haule Haule" song in Mohammed Rafi's voice, internet gives thumb up
New Delhi: In a delightful rendition, the iconic Bollywood song "Haule Haule" from the movie "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" has resurfaced nearly 15 years after its original release. What makes this version special is that it has been recreated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to emulate the legendary voice of Mohammed Rafi, one of the most revered playback singers in the Indian music industry.
Originally sung by Bollywood singer Sukhwinder Singh and composed by music director Salim Merchant, the song has been reimagined using AI technology, replicating the distinctive style of Mohammed Rafi. The recreated version has garnered widespread attention, capturing the hearts of netizens across social media platforms, including X (formerly known as Twitter).
Mohammed Rafi, whose legacy continues to enchant music lovers worldwide, was celebrated for his unparalleled versatility and vocal range. His repertoire included a wide array of songs, ranging from lively peppy numbers to soulful patriotic melodies, melancholic tunes to deeply romantic ballads, devotional qawwalis to poetic ghazals, and devotional bhajans to classical compositions.
"Haule Haule," a track from the 2008 film "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi," originally featured the stellar performances of Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma. The song, which was an instant hit upon its release, has once again found its way into the hearts of music enthusiasts, this time in the magical voice of Mohammed Rafi, thanks to the marvels of Artificial Intelligence.
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SRK’s “haule haule” in Rafi’s voice
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Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation
Barcelona (AP): Real Madrid slapped players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni with half-a-million-euro ($588,000) fines on Friday for their altercation during practice.
The massive fines came a day after the midfielders tussled when the team trained. Valverde said in a post on social media on Thursday that no punches were thrown. But Valverde knocked his head on a table and he suffered a small cut that required a brief hospital visit.
On social media, Valverde initially called it a “meaningless fight” with a teammate and said “everything has been blown out of proportion."
His employers, however, considered it a significant enough breach of team discipline to nail both Valverde and Tchouaméni with fines that bite even the bank account of a top soccer player. The half-a-million euro penalties reflect the reputational damage the club was enduring in a chaotic end to a disappointing season.
In a statement, the 15-time European champion said its disciplinary action was concluded after both players expressed to the club “their complete remorse for what happened and apologized to one another.”
Madrid added they also apologized to their teammates, the coaching staff and club supporters, as well as showing their willingness to accept whatever disciplinary action the club deemed “opportune.”
Tchouaméni was back training with Madrid on Friday, two days before they play at Barcelona in a clasico. Madrid has to win otherwise Barcelona will be crowned La Liga champion.
After being notified of the fine, he posted a public apology to the club and its fans on social media.
“What happened this week in training is unacceptable,” Tchouaméni wrote. "I say this while thinking about the example we are expected to set for young people, whether in football or at school.
“Above all, I am sorry for the image we projected of the club.”
Valverde was not at practice due to the head knock.
Both players are set to play in the World Cup next month, with Tchouaméni playing for France and Valverde for Uruguay.
Chaotic end to a poor season
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The run-in between the players, who for seasons have played side by side in Madrid's midfield, came after they argued this week in previous training sessions. But tempers boiled over on Thursday. Spanish media was rife with reports that the players previously disagreed over the club's decision to let coach Xabi Alonso go after just months on the job.
It was not the only altercation involving Madrid players during training this week. Álvaro Carreras confirmed he was in a “minor” incident with a teammate. Spanish media said he and fellow defender Antonio Rüdiger got into a scuffle.
Álvaro Arbeloa, the coach who was promoted from Madrid's reserve team when Alonso was fired in January, will face tough questions on what went wrong inside the changing room when he gives a press conference on Saturday ahead of the clasico at Camp Nou.
Madrid is facing a second consecutive campaign without a major trophy amid rumors in the Spanish media that club president Florentino Pérez is considering bringing back Jose Mourinho to straighten out his underperforming team.
