Shilpa Rao Shares How Her First Song ‘Tose Naina’ Shaped Her Musical Journey

Renowned playback singer Shilpa Rao, known for popular songs like Chaleya, Ghungroo, Besharam Rang, Kaavaalaa, and many others, recently spoke about the song that marked the beginning of her professional music career. Her very first recorded song, ‘Tose Naina’ from the film Anwar, continues to hold a special place in her journey even today.

Shilpa Rao revealed that the opportunity came during her college days when she approached music composer Mithoon with a demo CD. The initial recording she did for the song was liked so much that it was kept as the final version. This experience taught her an important lesson every recording matters and should always be treated with full dedication.

Even today, ‘Tose Naina’ remains one of the most loved songs in her live performances and is often the opening track at her concerts. The song reflects her soulful style and emotional depth, which later became her musical identity.

She also spoke about the strong influence of her father, who was her first music teacher. His strict discipline and focus on regular practice played a key role in shaping her as a singer. According to Shilpa Rao, her father values the desire to keep learning more than fame or awards a principle she still follows in her career.

For music lovers and singers looking for Shilpa Rao Karaoke, her songs are perfect for expressive and emotional singing. Her journey is a reminder that sincerity, practice, and respect for the art can turn even a first opportunity into a lifelong success.

Source: Times of India