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Farah Khan Defied Doubters for Shreya Ghoshal
7 Nov
Summary
- Farah Khan defended Shreya Ghoshal against industry doubts for 'Main Hoon Na'.
- Despite inexperience, Ghoshal's voice was chosen for a major Shah Rukh Khan film.
- Ghoshal's title track performance secured her a second song in the movie.
Filmmaker Farah Khan recounted facing significant industry pushback for selecting Shreya Ghoshal for her 2004 film 'Main Hoon Na'. At just 18, Ghoshal's songs from 'Devdas' had not yet been released, leading many to doubt her suitability for a major Shah Rukh Khan production. Khan and music composer Anu Malik, however, recognized Ghoshal's potential and the unique quality her voice could bring to the soundtrack. Khan received calls from industry insiders questioning her decision, with some warning of potential negative consequences. Ghoshal herself expressed anxiety about her performance matching the on-screen visuals, particularly Sushmita Sen's. The title track's success ultimately led to Ghoshal being offered another song. 'Main Hoon Na' was a commercial success, with its soundtrack being a memorable aspect, and Ghoshal has since become a leading playback singer.
