Would Shreya Ghoshal have left Devdas?

Shreya Ghoshal said- If she had not agreed to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s condition, she would have left Devdas.

A moment of confidence from Sanjay Leela Bhansali

When Shreya Ghoshal auditioned for Devdas (2002) at the age of 16, she was flooded with offers for child roles.

But she promised Sanjay Leela Bhansali, “I will not go anywhere until this song is released.”

This stick-to-principle attitude cemented her place in Bhansali’s grasp.

Father’s decisive role

Shreya herself says that ultimately the decision was taken not by her but by her father.

“I was studying and didn’t want to go around recording,” she told Filmfare.

So her father said, “There is only one chance, take it to the fullest.”

Such a flood of offers

Before the release of Devdas, many music directors approached her, but Shreya turned them all down.

“I could have sung everywhere if I wanted to,” she says with a smile, “but I waited for Bhansali.”

It was this patience that earned her a place in the industry.

“If I had said yes…”

Shreya is confident that had she said yes to songs in other films, Bhansali would have dropped her from Devdas.

“I am sure he said—you will be my launch,” she says.

Her candid, straightforward approach was invaluable to Bhansali.

Journey after Devdas

Shreya’s journey to stardom began with Devdas.

Today, with hits like AP Dhillon’s ‘Thodi Si Daaru’, she is connecting with the new generation as well.

Her journey is a beautiful example of patience and self-belief.

Bhansali’s latest release

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is currently working on the magnum opus Love and War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.

The music in Bhansali’s films is already amazing—and the collaboration of singers like Shreya makes the tune even more immortal.

Lessons and inspiration

Shreya Ghoshal’s story tells us how important it is to keep a promise instead of quick gains in a career.

If your intentions are good and you have expressed trust in someone, then sticking to that promise is what gives you real recognition.

Perhaps it is this patience and commitment that have made Shreya the heartthrob of millions today.