“Performing live gives me the oxygen to keep going. To be able to sing in front of large audiences means the world to me,” says Shreya Ghoshal, who will take the stage in Mumbai tonight. The singer, who became a mum during the pandemic, says motherhood has impacted her art positively.

“Being a mum has changed me as a musician. My perspective about life has changed a lot and that reflects in my life as a musician too. I feel more satisfied now,” says Ghoshal.

Does her son, Devyaan, enjoy music, too? “He is 21 months old now and it’s amazing to see him grow every day. He loves listening to music. He’s been responding to music since he was born,” shares the 38-year-old, who has given her “100% as a mum alongside work”.

Proud of being able to strike a work-life balance, Ghoshal adds, “It’s because of my family that I could travel for shows. It’s tough to stay away from my son for long. Sometimes, I take him along too.”

Though she has completed 20 years as a playback singer, she says it doesn’t feel like that long. “This is my 21st year. I started with Devdas (2002) and I feel so grateful and blessed. Though it’s a long time, it feels like yesterday. The journey has been so giving and enriching,” says the singer.

Ask about her aspirations as a musician, and Ghoshal adds, “I wish to learn more genres, collaborate with more artistes and delve more into independent music. I feel there’s no boundary between film and independent music anymore. People make good music and listeners connect to all kinds of music. I am so happy independent music is back and I too keep trying different kinds of songs.”

What: Shreya Ghoshal Live In Concert

When: February 25

Where: Inorbit Mall, Malad (W)

Timing: 7:00 pm onwards