‘We opted for “Why Me?” because of its multi-layered appeal’, Shilpa – Lovish

Singer Shilpa Joshi has released her most emotionally resonant single yet, “Why Me”. In collaboration with Lovish Sheetal, music by Yash Aggarwal, the song is a heartfelt ballad that explores the raw, unspoken emotions of women navigating love, pain, and self-discovery. We had candid chat with Shilpa and Lovish, check out what they have to say.

Can you tell us about the song ‘Why Me’, its making, and how the collaboration began?
Shilpa: This song has been sung by me and written as well as composed by Lovish. I met Lovish through mutual friends, and he is like a younger brother to me. Later, we decided to work professionally together when he sang Why Me to me and I decided this song could be mine—composition unchanged—but with my voice.

Q. What’s the song truly about, what feelings did you aim to express?
Shilpa: This song isn’t about sadness but about the women who have been hurt in a relationship. The song is not just about your voice but many women’s voices who’ve been through pain.

As both lyricist and composer, what’s your process? Which comes first?
Lovish: I work on my thoughts first, then compose—because the deeper your words, the more meaningful you make the composition. Overall, for me it’s a collaborative art indeed.

How was the music video conceived and produced?

Shilpa: I’ll give 100% credit to Nitish Raizada for the concept and the video for this song. I was very hesitant to begin with, because I’m not that camera friendly but he captured it very well. It was teamwork—she trusted the team and felt “blessed” in the process.

Watch the song here:

Why choose an English title for a Punjabi song?

Shilpa: Initially titled “Kyun” (“Why”), but just before the shoot, we opted for “Why Me?” because of its multi-layered appeal—evoking questions of purpose, destigmatizing the question itself.

You released ‘Why Me’ independently—is that intentional?

Lovish: Yes, independent means peace, no burden, you create and release as you want and reach your own audience.

Shilpa: When you work with companies, many technicalities and changes creep in. Independent music, I believe, is best today.

How do you navigate feedback, including criticism?

Shilpa: I treat both feedback and criticism as motivation, haters are better than lover, they push you to get better.