Shreya Ghoshal’s voice got a second life when the team behind 2013‑era hit Aashiqui 2 asked her to strip it down. The iconic “Sun Raha Hai Na Tu” was re‑recorded in a raw, unembellished style that mirrors Shraddha Kapoor’s fledgling singer.
Why the change? The film’s narrative hinges on a club‑banger girl who’s still learning the ropes, not a seasoned vocalist. The director, Mohit Suri, and producer Mukesh Bhatt wanted the track to feel like a real, lived‑in moment, not a studio polish.
Initially, Shreya poured her usual virtuosity into the song, layering runs and ornamentations that fans adore. But after the first take, the director called her in, said, “She’s still learning to sing, keep it simple,” and the singer obliged, opting for clean, note‑on‑note phrasing.
Shraddha Kapoor, in a Billboard India chat, echoed the sentiment: “It felt like we were in a bar, an untrained voice, and that simplicity carries the emotion.” Shreya, nodding, added, “When you know the character’s skill level, you shape the vocal accordingly.” The result is a track that feels authentic to a girl’s first love for music.
For die‑hard fans, the re‑recorded version offers a fresh lens into the film’s world. It proves that even a superstar like Shreya can bend her artistry to serve storytelling, and it keeps the 2013 classic alive for a new generation of listeners.