MUMBAI: Indian singer Sonu Nigam and Pakistani artist Atif Aslam paired up to perform in Dubai in a five-hour concert.

The singers shared the stage at the World Trade Centre in Dubai on 10 September night proving that music has no boundaries and despite their respective countries being at loggerheads, their hearts are the same beyond borders, Gulf News reported.

To show mutual admiration, Nigam sang songs by Pakistani legends Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Reshma while Aslam sang songs by Mohammad Rafi, Kishore Kumar and Jagjit Singh.

Moreover, Nigam performed songs sung by Aslam and Atif reciprocated with Nigam's chartbusters.

Aslam performed first and began the concert with Bollywood hits that included ‘Woh lamhe woh baatein’, ‘Tu chahiye’ and some Sufi songs.

Nigam switched gears by following him with songs like ‘Mera rang de basanti’ and ‘Don't say alvida’.

Nigam's rendition of ‘Shukran Allah’ was a mark of respect for the UAE martyrs who lost their lives in Operation Restoring Hope in Yemen, was followed by a two-minute silence.