Cinema VinesSonu Nigam stunned a packed crowd at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New York on September 13, 2026, during his The Revolution – Sonu Nigam Live concert tour. The legendary playback singer performed the 2006 hit “Aaj Ki Raat” from the film Don: The Chase Begins Again in both male and female registers, a feat that left the audience in awe and sparked a flurry of social media reactions.
The original track, penned by Javed Akhtar and composed by the trio Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, featured Sonu Nigam alongside Alisha Chinai and Mahalakshmi Iyer. In a bold move, Nigam omitted the female singers and delivered their parts in a convincingly feminine voice, while also singing his own male sections. The clip of the performance quickly went viral, with fans hailing him as an “Absolutely legend” and praising the versatility of his vocal range.
Comments on the video ranged from admiration to playful comparisons. One viewer noted, “Aaahh! Such a treat to ears, legend for a reason,” while another quipped that Nigam’s female voice was “better than Neha Kakkar.” A third observer remarked, “I think he kinda sounds like Sunidhi Chauhan when he sings in female voice,” highlighting the uncanny similarity.
Nigam’s history of vocal experimentation adds context to the New York spectacle. He previously recorded the title track of the 2010 film Tees Maar Khan in 54 distinct vocal variations, a decision that surprised even the composer Shirin Kunder, who later blended the versions into a single track. Nigam explained that the idea was spontaneous and that he had recorded many iterations before the final mix.
From seamlessly switching between genders on stage to crafting dozens of unique vocal textures in a single song, Sonu Nigam continues to demonstrate why he remains one of the most versatile voices in Indian music. The New York crowd’s enthusiastic response underscores the enduring impact of his artistry on fans worldwide.
