Scan through any Bollywood music charts in the recent few months and you’re bound to find at least one or two of Shalmali Kholgade’s songs on them. Debuting with Pareshaan (Ishaqzaade), the newcomer has managed to make the audience sit and listen with songs like Lat Lag Gayee (Race 2), Daaru Desi (Cocktail), Balam Pichkari (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani), Tere Mere Beech Mein (Shuddh Desi Romance) among others. The singer’s glad her efforts are being recognised, with a host of awards to her credit. Excerpts from an interview:

Shalmali Kholgade hopes to bring out a private album soon. Photo Courtesy/Akshay Tambe