In this heartfelt episode of The Bollywood Film Story, singer Shilpa Rao sits down with Mayank Shekhar for a deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation. Shilpa opens up about growing up with a father who quietly shaped her musical journey, her early struggles after arriving in Mumbai, and why she believes “Bombay people are not starstruck.” She reflects on life-altering failures, the importance of constantly learning, and the moment her first song changed everything. 

Yemen has declared a nationwide emergency after a sharp escalation in tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. President Rashad al-Alimi ordered UAE forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, cancelling a key defence agreement between the two allies.