India, March 15 -- Shriya Rao, who is now a 19-year-old (per her Instagram bio) singer/songwriter from Mumbai, India, has been singing all her life. The rising music star has written and composed over 15 original songs, mostly in the English R&B and contemporary pop genres.

Two of her original songs were released early in 2024 through DayOne (Sony Music India's sub-label). In January 2025, she ultimately released her EP "In a Box," comprising four tracks: "Her," I'm not alright," "Are you down," and "Dream about it."

In addition to writing her songs, Shriya even got to direct the music video for her song "On My Mind" last year. Moreover, she shares the accomplishment of starring in a musical adaptation (like Ariana Grande) during her sc...