Sonu Nigam vs. Arijit Singh

Hailing from disparate regions and following different routes to fame, Sonu Nigam and Arijit Singh now vie to be India's most popular playback singer. As a child in Haryana, Sonu Nigam began emulating his idol Mohammed Rafi, refining a style that's both smooth and soaring. West Bengali upstart Arijit Singh ascended through the Indian reality show circuit, his pristine voice flashing more texture.