Shilpa Rao is one of India's most distinctive and celebrated playback singers, known for her soulful voice, versatility, and ability to bring depth to every performance. Trained in Hindustani classical music, she has built an extraordinary career across Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil cinema while becoming one of the most respected voices of her generation.
From her breakthrough with Tose Naina and the chart-topping Khuda Jaane to global hits like Chaleya, Tere Hawaale, Besharam Rang, Ghungroo, Meherbaan, and Chuttamalle, Shilpa has collaborated with some of the industry's most iconic composers, including A.R. Rahman, Pritam, Vishal-Shekhar, and Mithoon. A National Film Award winner and Filmfare Award recipient, she has also made history as the first Indian artist to perform on Coke Studio Pakistan.