Farah Khan admits film industry insiders were unsure of Shreya Ghoshal for Main Hoon Na songs

Farah Khan has recalled how some members of the film industry questioned the decision to have Shreya Ghoshal record songs for Main Hoon Na.

Industry insiders questioned the choice

Shreya was a newcomer when the songs for the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer were being recorded. Her songs from Devdas had not yet been released, leaving some industry professionals uncertain about her ability to take on the project.

During a conversation between Farah and Shreya, the filmmaker remembered being advised not to work with such a young singer. According to Farah, several people questioned whether Shreya could pull off the songs.

Farah Khan and Anu Malik backed Shreya

Despite those concerns, Farah remained confident in Shreya’s talent. Music composer Anu Malik shared that belief, and the two went ahead with the singer for the film’s songs.

The recollection offers a glimpse into the uncertainty surrounding Shreya’s early work in the Hindi film industry. At the time, her selection for Main Hoon Na came before audiences had heard the songs that would establish her in the industry.

A decision remembered by both artists

Farah and Shreya reflected on that period together, revisiting the doubts surrounding the recordings and the support that allowed the collaboration to move forward.