India, Aug. 9 -- Singer Sonu Nigam is someone who wears his heart on his sleeve. And in an emotional and revealing conversation on the latest episode of The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, he opens up about the evolving landscape of Indian music, deeper themes of respect and artistic freedom, and why he believes not every border can be crossed in the name of art. First up, he reflects on the love pouring in for his recent song in Param Sundari. "I was literally sobbing in gratitude," he shares, adding, "My voice just fit Sidharth's (Malhotra, actor) face so well, it felt like he was singing in my voice." The conversation then shifted to global collaborations, something the singer embraced long before it became a trend. Having worked with international names such as Britney Spears and Avicii, he recalls how early efforts were met with hesitation. "Back then, India wasn't open to it. There was resistance from both sides, Bollywood fans and EDM loyalists. But now, things have changed. We're celebrating these crossovers," he says, hinting at a new international project in the works. On the contentious issue of India banning Pakistani artists, Sonu speaks with characteristic honesty. He recalls a 2004 concert in Karachi that was disrupted by a bomb blast and the pain he felt when the incident was later downplayed. "There was chaos, panic, the army had to step in and yet some called it a 'small blast' and mocked me for reacting. That hurt. I felt disrespected." Though he maintains friendships with Pakistani artistes like Ali Zafar, Sonu said his views have shifted over time: "I've always believed in art beyond borders. But now, I also believe - jahan nahin sammaan, wahan se prasthan." When asked about the rise of AI in music, his message was clear: adapt, but don't fear. "AI can only recycle. You create something new, it can't touch you," he says. HTC...