 She had the honour of becoming the first and the only musician from India to get a chance of singing in the famous and critically acclaimed "Coke Studio Pakistan" with the song "Paar Chanaa De" (2016).Rao received critical complement for her voice in the song "Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo" from the deluxe edition of the "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" soundtrack (2016).These accomplishments have led Rao to become one of the top female singers in India.