Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Shilpa Rao Reveals Insights on 'Barbaad' Song Creation
Shilpa Rao, the singer, talks about making the song 'Barbaad' for the movie 'Saiyaara'.
They recorded the song in a dark room to help her feel lonely and focused.
The director, Mohit Suri, told her the character she was singing for, Vaani Batra, was young, innocent, and in love, but also afraid.
This made Shilpa think about how to show all those feelings without making it obvious.
It took two tries, but they created a song that sounds very emotional and shows Vaani's inner feelings.
Interestingly, the song was recorded in the same studio where she did another popular song before.
Shilpa Rao discusses the making of 'Barbaad' for the film 'Saiyaara'.
The song was recorded in a dark studio to evoke a sense of solitude.
Mohit Suri instructed Shilpa Rao to portray the character's emotional complexities.
'Barbaad' captures the vulnerability of the character Vaani Batra.
The song was recorded in the same studio as the hit track 'Ghungroo'.
- Who
- Shilpa Rao and Mohit Suri.
- What
- Shilpa Rao discusses the making of the song 'Barbaad' for the film 'Saiyaara'.
- When
- During an exclusive chat with NDTV.
- Where
- In a YRF studio.
- Why
- To capture the emotional depth of the character Vaani Batra.
- Song Title
- Barbaad
- Movie
- Saiyaara
- Singer
- Shilpa Rao
- Director
- Mohit Suri
- Character
- Vaani Batra
- Recording Setting
- Dark studio