Beloved for her honey-dripping voice in countless Bollywood hits, Shreya Ghoshal is no stranger to magic-making in the recording booth. But now, the National Award winner is eyeing a bolder leap: becoming a full-fledged music composer. In a candid chat, she revealed the hidden composer in every singer’s heart and her own struggles along this path.
Shreya’s foray into composition began modestly with singles co-created with her brother. ‘It’s a hard grind, but I keep at it,’ she noted. Singers, she argues, are inherently creative—when handed a track, they don’t just sing; they enhance it. ‘You’re always thinking how to elevate the song,’ she elaborated. This studio alchemy—adding nuances, injecting personality—blurs the line between performer and creator.
Time, however, is her biggest foe. While indie projects allow boundless experimentation, film music’s rigors often clash with her packed schedule. ‘I want to dive in, but I have to pick my battles,’ Shreya admitted, downplaying her skills against maestros. Drawing inspiration from Lataji and Ashaji, she prioritizes vocal excellence but leaves the door ajar for composition.
‘Composers command my deepest respect; they’re leagues ahead,’ she said. Still, the fire burns—perhaps one day, Shreya will channel her melodic genius into original scores, bridging her singing legacy with groundbreaking tunes. Fans await this evolution with bated breath, as it promises to enrich Hindi cinema’s soundscape.
