Is there a genre that Shreya Ghoshal can’t do justice to? Apparently not, if the last two decades are any indication. The singer has enchanted listeners with her romantic ballads, dance numbers, classical gems, and now devotional tracks. Her latest single, O Kanha Re, is a heartfelt offering to Lord Krishna during the Janmashtami season. In a chat with mid-day, Ghoshal reflects on the song’s inspiration, and her joy to see the Hindi film industry trading remixes for original music.

Excerpts from the interview.
 
O Kanha Re blends devotion, folk music, and modern charm. What inspired you to voice this song?
It was composed by Shreyas Puranik and written by Saveri Varma. Shreyas came to me with the mukhda and composition. The moment I heard it, I wanted to do it. I could not have had a better way to celebrate Lord Krishna and Maa Radha.