Why Does Shilpa Rao’s Voice Hit Differently?

National Award winning singer Shilpa Rao sits down for an honest and heartwarming conversation about music, recognition, and everything in between.In this interview, Shilpa opens up about what the National Award truly means to her, the emotions that followed the win, and how it reaffirmed her journey as a singer. She speaks with deep love and respect for Sunidhi Chauhan and reflects on her long-standing creative association with AR Rahman, sharing what makes his music and process so special.Shilpa also talks about singing for “Ghafoor”, how she approaches every song with sensitivity and intent, and why keeping the female voice alive and evolving in the industry matters to her deeply. She goes on to list some of her favourite female voices and what she admires about them.Towards the end, the conversation turns personal as Shilpa shares her thoughts on equality in her relationship with her husband, partnership, and balance beyond the studio.A soulful, thoughtful conversation with one of India’s most loved voices—don’t miss it.