Pakistani singer Rafaqat Ali Khan has praised both Atif Aslam and Arijit Singh and said Atif's unique singing style remains difficult to match.
During a podcast interview, Rafaqat said Atif has matured greatly as an artist over the years and has developed a style that is entirely his own.
He added that while many talented singers are active in India, Atif's voice and style remain distinctive.
Speaking about Arijit Singh, Rafaqat said he admires the Indian singer and even described him as "an extension of Atif Aslam," with clarifying that the comparison does not work the other way around.
He added that Arijit is an outstanding vocalist and may even be technically stronger in some aspects, but believes it is extremely difficult for anyone to replicate or surpass Atif's unique identity as a singer.
Atif Aslam is one of Pakistan's most successful singers, known for hit songs in both Pakistan and Bollywood before Pakistani artists were barred from working in the Indian film industry following political tensions.
Arijit Singh, meanwhile, is among India's leading playback singers, celebrated for delivering numerous chart-topping songs across Hindi cinema.