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World Music Day special: 12 iconic Shreya Ghoshal songs that prove she's the voice of a generation

From soulful ballads to timeless love anthems, these tracks capture the magic, mastery and emotion that make Shreya Ghoshal a living legend.

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On World Music Day, we revisit the songs that made Shreya Ghoshal more than just a singer, but a sound that shaped our lives

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Pooja Pillai
By Pooja PillaiJun 21, 2025
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Pooja was born in Kochi and raised on a mix of newspapers, pop culture, and too many questions. She studied Communicative English and Journalism before earning her Master’s in Journalism from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, and began her career interning at The Times of India and Channel I'M — where she later became a news anchor, scripting and presenting her own stories. Between deadlines, she’s worked across digital media platforms, covering politics, gender, pop culture, cinema, and everything in between. She has interviewed actors, creators, and changemakers, and occasionally edits her own video content — thanks to being certified in Photoshop and InDesign. In 2025, she joined the Asian Media Group in her first “official” newsroom gig, where she now covers entertainment, lifestyle, and the layered realities of South Asian identity. She believes storytelling should feel personal — even when it’s public — and likes to write not to please, but to provoke, question, and occasionally stir the pot.
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From soul-stirring ballads to playful love anthems, Shreya Ghoshal has given us songs for every emotion. On World Music Day, we’re celebrating the magical voice that has become the soundtrack to our lives. Whether it's heartbreak, romance, devotion or pure joy, Shreya doesn’t just sing a song, she lives it. Here are 12 timeless tracks that define her legacy as India’s most beloved singer.

1. Sunn Raha Hai (Female Version) – Aashiqui 2

Raw and haunting, Shreya’s version of this heartbreak anthem gave it a delicate intensity that cut straight to the soul. You could hear the silence between the words and feel it.

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2. Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai (Female Version) – Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

Her serene, soft rendition turned this romantic track into a quiet prayer. Shreya’s voice here isn’t just melodious — it feels like devotion in motion.

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3. Yeh Ishq Hai – Jab We Met

Only Shreya could match Geet’s wild, carefree energy with such powerful vocals. This Sufi-tinged love song bursts with reckless joy and she’s the reason we still belt it out like we’re in the snow.

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4. Agar Tum Mil Jao – Zeher

A ballad soaked in longing. Every word trembles with emotion, and it’s Shreya’s voice that makes the ache feel so beautiful.

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5. Ishq Hua – Aaja Nachle

Teaming up with Sonu Nigam, Shreya brought a playful sparkle to this duet. Her voice skips like a heartbeat discovering love for the first time.

6. Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai – Jism

This one was a game-changer. Sensuous, powerful, and hypnotic — Shreya’s bold vocal performance redefined romance for the 2000s.

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7. Bairi Piya – Devdas

The debut that made history. From the iconic “Ishhh” to her classical finesse, Shreya arrived like a storm of talent and walked away with a National Award.

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8. Main Agar Kahoon – Om Shanti Om

A timeless melody wrapped in vintage charm. Shreya and Sonu Nigam are magic together, and she brings a graceful flow to this retro-style romance.

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9. Manwa Laage – Happy New Year

This is the musical equivalent of warm sunshine. Soft, romantic, and utterly soothing. Shreya’s voice here is as comforting as a long hug.

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10. Teri Ore – Singh Is Kinng

One of Bollywood’s most romantic songs wouldn’t be the same without her. Shreya’s emotional depth pairs perfectly with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s vocals, a duet that still gives goosebumps.

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11. Noor E Khuda – My Name Is Khan

A deeply spiritual number that hits different every time. Shreya adds soul and serenity to this song about faith, loss, and hope.

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12. Tum Kya Mile – Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

A recent hit that shows she’s still at the top of her game. Her voice glides with elegance and warmth, bringing vintage romance into a modern love story.


From every "Ishhh" to every high note that made us cry, Shreya Ghoshal isn’t just a singer, she’s an emotion.

On World Music Day, we celebrate her voice like a constant companion through our best memories, toughest heartbreaks, and everything in between.

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