Birthday Special: From Subhanallah to Haan Tum Ho, 6 popular duets featuring Shilpa Rao

Shilpa Rao is a renowned Indian playback singer known for her soulful voice. She started singing at a young age and went on to pursue a career in music.

Shilpa made her Bollywood debut with the song Tose Naina from the film Anwar in 2007. She gained widespread recognition for her song Khuda Jaane from the film Bachna Ae Haseeno in 2008. Since then, she has sung numerous hit songs such as Malang from Dhoom 3, Manmarziyan from Lootera, Bulleya from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, and Ghungroo from War.

In addition, Shilpa Rao has sung in other languages like Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Bengali, and Gujarati. She has collaborated with many renowned artists such as Amit Trivedi, A.R. Rahman, Vishal-Shekhar, and Pritam.

On the occasion of her birthday, here are six duet songs sung by the versatile singer:

I Feel Good

I Feel Good is a peppy and joyful song from the 2010 film Anjaana Anjaani. The song is sung by Vishal Dadlani and Shilpa Rao, with music composed by Vishal-Shekhar and lyrics penned by Vishal Dadlani. The song features the two lead actors of the film, Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, dancing and enjoying themselves at a party.

Bulleya

Bulleya is a popular song from the 2016 film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. The song is composed by Pritam and sung by Amit Mishra and Shilpa Rao. The lyrics of the song are penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The song features the lead actor Ranbir Kapoor, who plays the character of a musician, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The music video showcases Ranbir’s character singing the song at a concert. Bulleya has a Sufi-rock fusion feel to it, with a blend of traditional and modern musical elements. Amit Mishra and Shilpa Rao’s soulful voices complement each other, making the song a perfect romantic ballad.

Manmarziyan

Manmarziyan is a beautiful song from the 2013 film Lootera. The song is composed by Amit Trivedi, with lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. It is sung by Shilpa Rao and Amit Trivedi. The music video of the song features the lead actors of the film, Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha, romancing each other in a serene setting. The song has a very soothing melody with a mix of classical and contemporary music. Shilpa Rao’s soulful voice blends perfectly with Amit Trivedi’s unconventional singing style, making the song a beautiful and romantic duet.

Subhanallah

Subhanallah is a melodious and romantic song from the 2013 film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. The song is composed by Pritam and sung by Sreerama Chandra and Shilpa Rao. The lyrics of the song are penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The song features the lead actors of the film, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, in a beautiful location amidst snow-clad mountains. The song is a beautifully composed and sung song that perfectly captures the essence of love and romance. The song has a very soulful and serene melody with a mix of traditional and contemporary music. Sreerama Chandra’s deep and soothing voice blends perfectly with Shilpa Rao’s melodious voice, making the song a beautiful and romantic duet.

Meherbaan

Meherbaan is a song from the 2014 film Bang Bang! The song is composed by Vishal-Shekhar and sung by Ash King, Shilpa Rao, and Shekhar Ravjiani. The lyrics of the song are penned by Anvita Dutt and Kumaar. The song features the lead actors of the film, Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif, in a romantic setting. The music video showcases the emotions they go through as they fall in love with each other.
The song has a very lively and catchy melody with a mix of Indian and Western music. Ash King’s soulful voice, Shilpa Rao’s melodious voice, and Shekhar Ravjiani’s unconventional singing style blend perfectly, making the song a beautiful and energetic trio.

Haan Tum Ho

Haan Tum Ho is a romantic duet from the 2020 film Love Aaj Kal. The song is composed by Pritam and sung by Arijit Singh and Shilpa Rao. The lyrics of the song are penned by Irshad Kamil. The song features the lead actors of the film, Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan. The song has a very soothing and melodious melody with a mix of contemporary and traditional music. Arijit Singh’s deep and soulful voice blends perfectly with Shilpa Rao’s sweet and melodious voice, making the song a beautiful and romantic duet.

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