Shilpa Rao
Shilpa Rao | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Apeksha Rao |
Born | Jamshedpur, Bihar (present-day Jharkhand), India[1] | 11 April 1984
Occupation(s) | Playback singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2007–present |
Spouse(s) |
Ritesh Krishnan (m. 2021) |
Shilpa Rao (born Apeksha Rao; 11 April 1984) is an Indian singer born and raised in
Rao rose to widespread prominence with the release of "Woh Ajnabi" from
Rao is particularly known in the media for trying new styles in her songs and singing for different genres. Rao, who considers her father as her biggest inspiration in the music career, has supported charitable organisations for a number of causes.
Early life
Born on 11 April 1984 in Jamshedpur, Rao was initially named as Apeksha Rao but later changed to Shilpa Rao.[2] According to her, she relates to the name Shilpa more, since the name has "to do with art".[2] She started singing while she was a kid, tutored and instructed by her father, S Venkat Rao, who holds a degree in music.[3][4] He taught Rao to understand the "nuances" of different ragas: "His method of teaching was casual and at the same time very effective because it was designed to pique my interest".[5] For her education, Rao went to Little Flower School and Loyola School, Jamshedpur, where she was part of the choir group in school.[6][7] In 1997, she visited to Mumbai along with her family, to do a postgraduate diploma in statistics from the University of Mumbai.[6]
Rao was motivated to be a singer upon meeting with
In 2004, she shifted to Mumbai and completed Post Graduation in Applied Statistics from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.[5] Mahadevan gave Rao few contacts of people who helped her in getting to sing jingles.[8] Rao mentioned that singing jingles was "perhaps the best way" to start in Mumbai as it helped her making the best contacts in the studios.[6] She worked as a jingle singer for three years and established a life of her own.[9] She sang songs for products such as Cadbury's Munch, Sunsilk, Anchor Gel and No Marks.[6]
Career
2007–08: Career beginnings and Bachna Ae Haseeno
While Rao was studying at college, she met with
Rao's first release of 2008 came with Raghav Sachar-composed remix version of "Gup Chup" from One Two Three, followed by "Ek Lau" from Aamir, composed by Amit Trivedi.[20] According to Rao, "Ek Lau" was a song of "hope for many people for the 26/11 Mumbai attacks".[11] She affirmed that the song will inspire people and picked "Ek Lau" as one of the "few compositions" that is "close" to her.[11] Apart from rendering "Main Sajda" for Anu Malik in Good Luck!, she was heard in a "faint alaap" at the beginning of the song "Koi Na Jaane" from Hijack, along with KK.[21] The duo also collaborated during the year, in Vishal–Shekhar's "Khuda Jaane" from Bachna Ae Haseeno. Rao, calling the song a "timeless classic", felt it was beautifully composed and written.[11] She mentioned that she feels "fortunate to be a part" of the song.[11] "Khuda Jaane" earned Rao her first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer.[22]
2009–12: Paa and Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Rao, a friend of music composer
In 2010, Rao collaborated with
Rao's third collaboration with Pritam came along with the song "Allah Maaf Kare" from
After Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, Rao worked again with Salim–Sulaiman for "Jab Main Tumhare Saath Hun" from Jodi Breakers (2012).[41] Tuteja reviewing the song from Bollywood Hungama perceived that she "deserves to be heard much more often".[42] Apart from rendering "Yaariyaan" from Cocktail,[43] Rao teamed up with Trivedi in two other films, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu and English Vinglish.[44] She received praise for her vocals in both films, particularly for "Aahatein" from the former, and the title track and "Gustakh Dil" from the latter; Jaspreet Pandohar from BBC Online regarded the title track as a "likeable listen" for Rao's "warm Hinglish" vocals.[45] Tuteja complimenting the "charisma of her voice" in the song "Gustakh Dil" wrote: "Her voice carries a certain depth and edge to it that always makes one wonder why she isn't brought behind the mike far more often".[46] The year concluded with Rao's collaboration with A. R. Rahman, by recording the track "Ishq Shava" from Jab Tak Hai Jaan, which was a fusion of Arabic and techno sounds.[47] Shivi from Koimoi declared that the song proves Rao's versatility as a singer.[48]
2013–present: Lootera and Coke Studio Pakistan
After Anwar and The Train, she collaborated once again with Mithoon for
Rao's first release of 2014 was
Artistry
Voice and musical style
Rao relates, singer's voice as his or her "own identity".[10] The Times of India described her voice as "somber" yet "soulful".[2] Deccan Herald mentioned that Rao has "enhanced" her reputation by modulating and experimenting with her voice. Rao often changes her vocal texture to express and relate the "way she wants to". In the song "Le Chal Mujhe" she tried a "low pitched" voice though "Malang" and "Meherbaan" represented an "open voice" of Rao.[25] Bollywood Hungama's Rajiv Vijayakar in a review of "Malang" said: "Siddharth and Shilpa are made to sing in a welcome full-throated manner, and that is indeed a good change from Shilpa's trademark "closed" vocals".[71] Rao believes, upbeat and classical-based beats are best suited for her kind of vocals.[72]
As a kid, Rao dedicated most of her time in voice training.[5] When her father comes back from work, they sit with the harmonium and tanpura and do their training together. According to Rao, her father follows a systematic training where the main focus is not on "just practicing the vocals", but about precision.[5] As she grew up, she learnt how to place the vocals and how to protect the vocal chords from damage that might be caused by singing in the wrong pitch or by overusing.[5] She works to maintain her vocal texture. She has a vocal tutor with whom she trains once a week to keep her vocals "fresh" and also try "newer textures".[10]
Rao has not restricted herself to any particular genre while performing to music. She mentioned that she always tries a newer style in her song and has been open to all kinds of music.[3] Rao grew up to ghazals, had a different taste of music while being on the choir group, subsequently moving into Rock music while in teens. "As you grow older, your taste in music changes. Now, I listen to everything; anything that makes me smile".[72] She credited her music influences and training for the shaping of her voice and style of singing; "I have attempted diverse genres and have always tried to put out something new for audiences with every song".[56] Mid-Day noted that though she has rendered a number of songs in various genres, it is difficult to "categorise" her voice.[73]
Inspiration
Rao considered her father as her biggest inspiration since he has "exposed" her to good music, taught her to have "good judgement" and to "analyse what is good and what is not".[3] While she was a kid, her father used to play songs of Ustad Amir Khan, Mehdi Hassan and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.[3] It was then, Rao learned to appreciate Hassan's "perfect interpretation" of emotion and inspiring to learn his "effortless style" of singing.[5] After moving to Mumbai, Rao was succoured by Hariharan and Shankar Mahadevan whom she considers her as "constant source of inspiration".[4] Rao perceived that Hariharan has the perfect voice, training and vocal styling; further complimenting the work of Bombay Jayashri.[7] After working with Pritam and Vishal–Shekhar, she considered them as fantastic composers who are influential to her in taking good music and found the work of KK delightful.[3] A Kishore Kumar admirer, Rao learnt from him that "singing is more than music and lyrics"; should come "straight from heart".[74] Rao has also been influenced by many artists outside the country. She considers artistes like Sade, Sting and Eddie Vedder as constant influences for her.[56] Rao mentioned that she wants to lend her voice for Tabu the most and looks forward to working with Vishal Bhardwaj and Sachin–Jigar; "Bhardwaj is someone I really admire. I respect the work he has done so far and the new wave in music that he has brought about".[75]
Personal life and philanthropy
Describing herself as a "movie buff", she watches films from all over the world. She does not consider language as an issue. "If the plot clicks my fancy, I can watch anything".[25] She considers Shruti Pathak and Meiyang Chang as her closest industry friends.[76] Giving prior importance to hygiene, Rao avoids dusty places since she is allergic to dust.[5] Maintaining a healthy diet, Rao restricts too much sweet, and "strong smelling fruits" since she is "very sensitive" to odors.[5] Rao gives importance to be fit by taking the stairs instead of the elevator, "eating right" foods and "sleeping well".[5]
In 2021, Rao married photographer Ritesh Krishnan in a registered wedding at her home.
In addition to singing for films, Rao has supported charitable organisations for a number of causes. In March 2010, she appeared on
In February 2013, Rao contributed in Coca-Cola NDTV "Support My School" which is a 12-hour telethon which raised funds and pledges for the revitalization of 272 schools.[82] In May 2013, Rao performed in an event focused to create awareness about the effects and influence of tobacco and to raise funds for cancer patients.[83] In October 2014, Rao took part in the musical concert held in New Delhi for raising funds for the flood affected people of Assam.[84] In July 2015, Rao started "I am 100% Bihar" campaign for the state's clean energy project, through various social media.[85]
Discography
- "Javeda Zindagi" – Anwar (2007)
- "Saiyaan Re" – Salaam-e-Ishq (2007)
- "Woh Ajnabi" – The Train (2007)
- "Ek Lau" – Aamir (2008)
- "Khuda Jaane" – Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
- "Khuda Jaane (Revisited)" – Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
- "Manzaraat" – Sikandar (2009)
- "Dhol Yaara Dhol" – Dev.D (2009)
- "Raanjhanaa" – Dev.D (2009)
- "Aisi Sazaa" – Gulaal(2009)
- "Mudi Mudi Ittefaq Se" – Paa (2009)
- "Udi Udi Ittefaq Se" – Paa (2009)
- "Dil Le Jaa" – Toh Baat Pakki(2010)
- "Nain Parindey" – Lafangey Parindey (2010)
- "I Feel Good" – Anjaana Anjaani (2010)
- "Anjaana Anjaani" – Anjaana Anjaani (2010)
- "Dil Darbadar" – Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011)
- "Bekaboo" – Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal (2011)
- "Uh Oh Uh Oh" – Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge (2011)
- "Jazba" – Ladies vs Ricky Bahl (2011)
- "Allah Maaf Kare" – Desi Boyz (2011)
- "MTV Unplugged with Shilpa Rao" (2011)
- "Ye Pal" – No One Killed Jessica (2011)
- "I Believe" – Dewarists with Agnee and Parikrama (2011)
- "Gubaare" – Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012)
- "Aahatein" – Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012)
- "Kar Chalna Shuru Tu" – Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012)
- "Jab Main Tumhare Saath Hoon" – Jodi Breakers (2012)
- "Yaariyan" – Cocktail (2012)
- "English Vinglish" – English Vinglish (2012)
- "Gustakh Dil" – English Vinglish (2012)
- "Ishq Shava" – Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
- "Shedding Skin" – Coke Studio @ MTV with Karsh Kale (2012)
- "Hallelujah" – Coke Studio @ MTV with Karsh Kale (2012)
- "Khalbali" – 3G (2013)
- "Subhanallah" – Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
- "Manmarziyaan" – Lootera (2013)
- "Shall" – B.A. Pass (2013)
- "Malang" – Dhoom 3 (2013)
- "Abr E Karam" – Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain (2014)
- "Gulaabi" – Gulaab Gang (2014)
- "Papa" – Ugly (2014)
- "Meherbaan" – Bang Bang! (2014)
- "Le Chal Mujhe" – NH10 (2015)
- "Coke Studio Pakistan(2016)
- "Bulleya" – Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
- "Aaj Jane Ki Zid Na Karo" – Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
- "Kamli" – MTV Unplugged with Pritam (2016)
- "Suno" – Album with Times Music (2016)
- "Ho Naa" – Kaun Kitne Paani Mein (2016)
- "Phir Kya Hai Gham" – Hichki (2018)
- "Chand Lamhe" – Helicopter Eela (2018)
- "Mujhme" – Jalebi (film) (2018)
- "Kalank Duet" – Kalank (2019)
- "Shaabaashiyaan" – Mission Mangal (2019)
- "Ghungroo" – War (2019)
- "Haan Tum Ho" – Love Aaj Kal (2020)
- "Raavan" – Songs Of Trance (2020)
- "Aadhe Aadhe Se" – Raat Akeli Hai (2020)
- "Hardum Humdum" – Ludo (2020)
- "Those Words" – Love Letters with Anoushka Shankar (2020)
- "Roz Roz" – Collaboration with The Yellow Diary (2020)
- "Dil Hai Ki/Nazar Ke Saamne" – T-Series MixTape (2021)
- "Phuljhadiyon" – Mimi (2021)
- "Tere Siva Jag Mein" – Tadap (2021)
- "Thehar" – Jalsa (2022)
- "Kaisi Teri Baatein" – Single with TIPS Music (2022)
- "Tere Hawaale" – Laal Singh Chaddha (2022)
- "Besharam Rang" – Pathaan (2023)
- "Kaavaalaa" – Jailer (2023)
- "Chaleya" – Jawan (film) (2023)
- "Sher Khul Gaye " – Fighter (film) (2024)
- "Ishq Jaisa Kuch " – Fighter (film) (2024)
- "Heer Aasmani " – Fighter (film) (2024)
- "Dil Chah Raha Hai" – Fighter (film) (2024)
Awards and nominations
Year | Category | Nominated Song | Film | Result | Ref(s) |
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Filmfare Awards | |||||
2009 | Best Female Playback Singer | "Khuda Jaane" | Bachna Ae Haseeno | Nominated | [22] |
2010 | "Mudi Mudi" | Paa | Nominated | [86] | |
2020 | "Ghungroo" | War | Won | [87] | |
2023 | "Tere Hawaale" | Laal Singh Chaddha | Nominated | ||
2024 | "Chaleya" | Jawan | Nominated | ||
"Besharam Rang" | Pathaan | Won | |||
International Indian Film Academy Awards | |||||
2009 | Best Female Playback Singer
|
"Khuda Jaane" | Bachna Ae Haseeno | Nominated | [88] |
2010 | "Mudi Mudi" | Paa | Nominated | [89] | |
2020 | "Ghungroo" | War | Nominated | [90] | |
Screen Awards | |||||
2009 | Best Female Playback Singer
|
"Khuda Jaane" | Bachna Ae Haseeno | Won | [91] |
2010 | "Mudi Mudi" | Paa | Nominated | [92] | |
2020 | "Ghungroo" | War | Nominated | [93] | |
2023 | |||||
Global Indian Music Academy Awards | |||||
2014 | Best Music Debut | "Dum Dum" | Coke Studio (Season 2)
|
Won | [94] |
2012 | Best Pop/Rock Single | "I Believe" With Parikrama, Agnee | The Dewarists | Nominated | [95] |
Indian Television Academy Awards | |||||
2011 | Best Singer | "Bekaboo" | Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal | Won | [citation needed] |
Mirchi Music Awards | |||||
2016 | Female Vocalist of The Year
|
"Bulleya" | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Nominated | [96] |
2020 | "Ghungroo" | War | Nominated | [97] | |
Song of The Year | Nominated | ||||
Zee Cine Awards | |||||
2017 | Best Female Playback Singer | "Bulleya" | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Nominated | |
2020 | "Ghungroo" | War | Nominated | ||
Song of the Year | Nominated |
See also
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External links
- Shilpa Rao at IMDb