Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal recently appeared on the Raj Shamani podcast and spoke openly about her journey in the music industry. With a career spanning more than two decades, she has built a strong reputation and continues to influence Indian music with her widely admired voice.
During the conversation, Shreya Ghoshal reflected on some of the challenges she faced in the industry. She explained that certain projects did not align with her personal values, especially when the lyrics or themes felt uncomfortable for her as an artist.
The singer revealed that she was once offered a song for Salman Khan’s film Dabbang 2. According to her, the track was a popular style item number. However, she felt uneasy about the lyrics and the tone of the song.
The song she referred to was Fevicol Se, which later became widely known among audiences. The track has often been criticised by some viewers for its allegedly vulgar and misogynistic lyrics.
Shreya Ghoshal explained that music is a deeply meaningful form of expression for her. Because of this belief, she prefers to avoid songs that she feels objectify people or compromise artistic values.
She also mentioned that there was pressure from Salman Khan’s team to record the track. However, the singer decided not to participate in the project because she was uncomfortable with the content of the lyrics.
According to her account, she chose to step away from the opportunity despite the pressure. Shreya Ghoshal said she had to firmly avoid the situation in order to maintain her personal and professional boundaries.
After the podcast episode gained attention online, many fans expressed support for her decision. Several listeners praised the singer for standing by her principles and protecting her artistic integrity.
Shreya Ghoshal: “I rejected Dabangg 2 because it was too vulgar, had to run from Salman and his team”
“there was this one song in it which was just way too objectifying. It was not subtle also. I know I can’t say these words. So yeah just folded my hands and walked out of there” pic.twitter.com/SKA4sIHjW3
— Raj (@idfcwau) March 16, 2026
