 In 2016, Rao became the second Indian singer after Sharmistha Chatterjee who appeared with Mekaal Hasan Band, to have the honour of singing in the critically acclaimed musical show "Coke Studio Pakistan".Rao made her debut with the folk-song "Paar Chanaa De", that aired in the fourth episode of the ninth season.Composed by the band Noori, the song narrates the story of a folk-tale Sohni Mahiwal.