Statement by Shilpa Rao on Winning the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer (71st National Film Awards, 2025)

Today is an extremely special day. Thank you to the Government of India, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the National Award jury for this incredible honour. I’m truly humbled and grateful.

A huge thank you to @iamsrk Sir, @anirudhofficial, @atlee47, #Bhushan Sir, @kumaarofficial Paji, @tseries.official , @redchilliesent @poojadadlani02 and the entire Jawaan team ❤️🤗.

My parents, my brother @anuragnaidu_music , my husband @riteshkrishnan and my family and friends, your love is my backbone. To all my Gurus and Ustads who taught me music. Everyone in the film fraternity who worked with me and have been a guide, my gratitude 🙏.

To the audiences who carry my music in their hearts, this is yours as much as mine. Thank you for being there for me every day.

Feeling overwhelmed, grateful and like a giant ball of love today. Thank you ☺️🙏.