After collaborating on several film songs, playback singers Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal have teamed up for their first independent track titled “Chhaila,” which was released on Monday. The song, composed by the renowned duo Salim-Sulaiman, marks a special milestone as it features Shreya rapping for the first time.

Produced by Salim-Sulaiman and penned by Shraddha Pandit, “Chhaila” is part of the composer duo’s independent music initiative, Bhoomi 2024. Upon the song’s release, fans flooded the comments section of the video with praise. One fan expressed, “It’s more than just a collaboration—it’s a dream come true,” while another declared, “A historic collaboration.” Other comments included “Pure magic,” “Chhaila is an absolute masterpiece,” and “Can’t thank you enough, Salim-Sulaiman sir.”

The music video showcases Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal commanding the stage in a stylish studio, joined by Salim and other musicians, as they navigate a narrative of love and rivalry.

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In a previous interview with Hindustan Times, the singers addressed rumors of their rivalry. Shreya shared, “People derive pleasure from painting an image of women artists in competition, as if it’s some kind of battlefield. Sorry to disappoint everyone, but Sunidhi and I are besties. I wonder why male artists are never pitted against each other.” Sunidhi added, “Our choices may not be alike, but our souls are. That defines our friendship.”

Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal have previously collaborated on songs like “Hum Toh Aise Hai Bhaiya” and “Iman Ka Asar,” among others.