She waltzed into Bollywood with Preet (Khoobsurat) and established herself with subsequent outings, including Badla Badla (Badlapur) and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan and Nachde Ne Saare (Baar Baar Dekho). And now, Jasleen Royal is back with Raatein in Shivaay. The youngster has composed and sung the emotional track that highlights the father-daughter bond. “The song has two versions and the second one's picturisation is completely different from the former and the scenes are action-packed. Raatein was supposed to be recorded in a male voice. But the team got so used to my voice that we retained it,“ she laughs. In a chat with BT, Jasleen reveals how she was inspired by Ajay Devgn, who has directed and acted in the film, to come up with the number and why she can't think beyond music.

We hear there's an interesting story behind how you landed Shivaay.
The movie happened almost two years ago, when I had not even shifted to Mumbai. Irrfan sir had liked one of my singles, Panchi Hojavan, and had invited me over to perform at his house party. Turns out, the guests included the producers of Shivaay as well. The next day, I got a call from them and I was quite excited that I would be working on Ajay sir's film. He briefed me about Raatein and cited his own example. He told me how his kids, especially Yug, would never think twice before doing anything risky or adventurous because he knew his dad was there to protect him. I worked with Aditya Sharma on the lyrics and the team loved the end product.

From a reality show semi-finalist to making a mark in Bollywood, the journey must be overwhelming...
Mine is not an overnight success story. Things have happened over a period of time. After my stint in India's Got Talent, I did a single, which got picked up by a music channel. Then, I worked with Swanand Kirkire on another song. Sneha Khanwalkar and Rhea Kapoor heard my song and offered me Khoobsurat. Later, other projects in Bollywood, including indie films, happened. I've always been working and I think the journey is smooth.

Do you fear competition?
I stay far from it. Even if there are no films, I will continue to make music. I've never had a Plan B in my life. So, there's nothing else I will fall back on.