Rao rose to widespread prominence with the release of " Khuda Jaane " from '' Bachna Ae Haseeno '' ( 2008 ) . She was nominated for the Best Female Playback Singer award for the song , in 54th Filmfare Awards . The following year , she collaborated with Ilaiyaraaja for '' Paa '' ( 2009 ) , where she performed the song " Udi udi Ittefaq Se " for which she received another nomination in the same category during 55th Filmfare Awards ceremony . In 2012 , Rao teamed up with A.R. Rahman and came up with the song " Ishq Shava " from '' Jab Tak Hai Jaan '' which was a commercial success , followed by Pritam-composed " Malang " from '' Dhoom 3 '' ( 2013 ) and Vishal-Shekar 's " Meherbaan " in '' Bang Bang ! '' ( 2014 ) . Rao 's collaborations with Amit Trivedi were particularly described " delightful hearings " with songs like " Manmarziyan " from '' Lootera '' ( 2013 ) , being critically acclaimed . 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
55th Filmfare Awards
55th Filmfare Awards
Shilpa Rao