Kumar Sanu -

The early 2000s brought a shift. With the advent of music composers like A.R. Rahman and later Pritam, the demand for the "scratchy, emotional" voice dipped in favor of techno-savvy, Westernized sounds. saw a dip in the frequency of his songs.

While his style was initially compared to Kishore Kumar, Sanu eventually carved out his own identity characterized by a smooth, "nasal" yet melodic quality that perfectly suited romantic ballads. Even decades later, his songs like "" continue to be celebrated for their fusion of melody and emotion. Kumar Sanu