About Shilpa Rao
Shilpa Rao is one of the most distinctive voices in Hindi film music, with a rich, slightly husky tone that works for romance, Sufi and dance-floor songs alike. Her hits include Khuda Jaane, Bulleya, Ghungroo, Besharam Rang and Chaleya, and she is also admired for her performances on Coke Studio.
Shilpa Rao quick facts
- Born: 11 April 1984 (born Apeksha Rao)
- Profession: Playback singer
- Known for: Khuda Jaane, Ghungroo, Besharam Rang, Chaleya
- Languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil
Early life and background
Born Apeksha Rao, Shilpa grew up in Jamshedpur and trained in Hindustani classical music before moving to Mumbai, where she began with jingles and backing vocals.
Career highlights
Her breakthrough came with Khuda Jaane from Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), sung with KK. She went on to sing Bulleya (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil), Ghungroo (War), and two of the biggest songs of 2023 from Pathaan and Jawan, Besharam Rang and Chaleya.
She performs concerts and festivals, and her Coke Studio collaborations have won her a following among independent music fans as well.
Popular songs by Shilpa Rao
- Khuda Jaane – Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
- Bulleya – Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
- Ghungroo – War (2019)
- Besharam Rang – Pathaan (2023)
- Chaleya – Jawan (2023)
Awards and achievements
- Several popular music awards for her Bollywood songs
- Celebrated for her Coke Studio performances
Audience and brand fit
Shilpa suits fashion, beauty, luxury and lifestyle brands, Jharkhand and East India campaigns, and premium concerts or corporate evenings that want a contemporary, stylish act.
Book Shilpa Rao through CelebrityHai
CelebrityHai handles enquiries for Shilpa Rao for concerts, corporate and college shows, brand music and endorsements. Share your brand, city, dates, deliverables and budget range; we check interest and availability with Shilpa’s team, confirm usage rights and send a clear written quote before anything is committed.
Frequently asked questions
How can I book Shilpa Rao for an event or campaign?
Send an enquiry through CelebrityHai with the event or campaign type, city, date and budget range. We check Shilpa’s availability with their team and share a written quote with terms.
Is Shilpa Rao available for brand endorsements?
Shilpa considers brand partnerships that suit their image and schedule. Availability depends on existing category exclusivities and calendar, which we confirm case by case.
Which languages does Shilpa Rao work in?
Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, English.
Available for
- Live Performance
- Brand Endorsement
- Event Appearance
- Digital Campaign
- Social Media Campaign
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Shilpa Rao’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
