Shilpa Rao

Biography:

Shilpa Rao, born Apeksha Rao on April 11, 1984, hails from Jamshedpur, India. She pursued her Post Graduation in Applied Statistics from St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai before delving into her musical journey. Initially, she worked as a jingle singer for three years, honing her skills and making her mark in the industry.

Her Bollywood career began with the song “Tose Naina” from Anwar in 2007, marking a stellar debut. The track soared in popularity, becoming one of the standout songs of that year. Her subsequent songs like “Woh Ajnabi” from The Train (2007) and “Khuda Jaane” from Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) further solidified her place in the industry. “Khuda Jaane” earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer, showcasing her burgeoning talent.

Shilpa Rao’s collaborations with renowned composers have been notable milestones in her career. Her work with Ilaiyaraaja for Paa (2009) garnered her another Filmfare nomination for the song “Mudi Mudi Ittefaq Se.” Her association with prolific musicians like A. R. Rahman for “Ishq Shava” from Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Pritam’s “Malang” from Dhoom 3 (2013), and Vishal–Shekhar’s “Meherbaan” from Bang Bang! (2014) further expanded her musical repertoire.