From beginning her tryst with Hindustani classical music in Canada to turning playback singer in Indian cinema, Shashaa Tirupati’s musical journey has straddled two worlds. She has gone on to record more than 1,000 songs across 20 languages since starting her film music career. Now, with her EP Maahirr, Tirupati is exploring sounds beyond playback. In a chat with mid-day, the singer shares how the EP is her way of seeking her father’s validation and reflects on her evolution as a musician.

Excerpts from the interview.