Celebrated singer Shilpa Rao recently won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her song ‘Chaleya’ from Jawan. At the 71st National Awards, she expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India, the jury, and the entire Jawan team. In a touching note, she also thanked her parents and family for their unwavering support throughout her journey.
Shilpa Rao overwhelmed after winning National Award for Jawan’s ‘Chaleya’: “This win is yours as much as mine”
A part of her note read, “My parents, my brother Anurag, my husband Ritesh and my family and friends, your love is my backbone. To all my gurus and ustads who taught me music. Everyone in the film fraternity who worked with me and has been a guide, my gratitude.”
She also expressed that she feels grateful to the audiences who love her songs and resonate with them. “To the audiences who carry my music in their hearts, this win is yours as much as mine. Thank you for being there for me every day. Feeling overwhelmed, grateful and like a giant ball of love today. Thank you.”, she concluded her note.
Upon winning the prestigious honour, the ‘Besharam Rang’ singer stated that the first names that came to her mind were her parents, her guru and everyone who stood beside her all these years. She even recalled how her parents reacted upon getting the news. “My parents were happier than I was,” she stated. In an honourable gesture, Shilpa dedicated her National Award win to her hometown. She shared, “This win is not just my own. The National Award belongs to all those who stood by me and to Jamshedpur, my hometown that shaped me and continues to be my anchor.”
Whether it’s a Bollywood hit or a regional track, Shilpa Rao approaches every song with a focus on its emotional essence. She believes that if the right emotion isn’t conveyed, the effort behind the song is lost. Her tracks, including ‘Chaleya,’ ‘Chuttamlle,’ ‘Besharam Rang,’ ‘Kaavalaa,’ ‘Bulleya,’ and others, have resonated deeply with listeners and continue to feature prominently in music playlists today.
With this recent achievement, Shilpa Rao sets an inspiring example for young singers and artists, showing that dedication and perseverance bring them closer to their audience—and to well-deserved recognition.
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