Exclusive | Shreya Ghoshal Interview: All About ‘Unstoppable’, Her Biggest World Tour Yet

Shreya Ghoshal is gearing up for her next global concert tour — and she’s calling it Unstoppable. After a record-breaking run on her previous outing, the singer is ready to return to the stage with a show that she describes as bigger, bolder and far more personal. With new music, ambitious production, and a narrative that traces her two-decade journey, Unstoppable is set to span major cities across Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Middle East and North America beginning April 2026.

In a candid conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Ghoshal talks about the spirit of the tour, her connection with audiences and the memories that continue to fuel her artistry.

Edited excerpts:

Tell us about your upcoming tour! What is it called and what can audiences expect?

Our last tour was a fantastic experience. It was beyond what we imagined. Almost 50 cities, sold-out venues, so many people from all over the world who joined us in this experience. Really grateful and blessed to have been able to achieve that. Then we had a few months where we sat and thought about what to do next. And with all the new music and all the new work that is happening in the studio and some amazing releases, we started weaving a dream called 'Unstoppable.' And that name itself exudes a lot of energy and thought.

It took us a lot of time to plan exactly what we want to do — the name, the look and feel, what is going to happen on stage, what songs, in what order, the setlist. It's going to be crazy, I think. We have big plans and we want to announce all the cities together, and it’s going to be an endless list. This time we really want to do cities we couldn’t include last time. There will be a lot of unexpected things happening on stage — the songs, the presentation, the stage layout, the audience experience. Especially the venues; we want to go one step bigger. We want to accommodate more people.

And the tour is all about—of course it’s larger than life—but it’s also a very personal experience for me. I wanted to give a flavour of my personal story in this tour and I hope I can achieve it. I'm looking forward to singing for all my beautiful fans.

“Unstoppable” sounds like a thesis for your journey. Two decades in, what does being ‘unstoppable’ mean to you now?

Unstoppable is going to be a little bit of a journey. The songs, the milestones, the memories are going to go as part of the experience. I think it's going to give a very different perspective to my songs, compared to what people have always had.

It is probably right to say that "Unstoppable" is going to be a thesis on my journey. But more than any of that, it's going to be a party. It's going to be like a movie. It’s going to have all sorts of emotions. I'm here to present Unstoppable as a part of my life — the story of my life — and that it's just the beginning. There's so much more to do.

What does a Shreya Ghoshal concert mean to you ?

A Shreya Ghoshal concert is special to me. Why? Because when I go on stage, I think I'm a different person, or rather I'm more of what I am. There is complete abandon, complete freedom. I feel the most alive when I’m on stage. A Shreya Ghoshal concert is the best version of me — where I sing what I wish to sing, the songs that give me joy, and I feel the audience’s energy. Their excitement, their applause, their madness — it all transfers to me. It's like we’re connected through a cable or wire. It's very beautiful and very hard to put into words.

Any live concert does that, but for me it’s special because I feel like I sing directly to each person in the venue. I feel connected to that person and their soul. It’s a special blessing, a special power. It feels like the real purpose of my being a singer and performer.

Shreya Ghoshal

What’s the most unforgettable concert memory you have?

The most iconic, unforgettable experiences have been at Royal Albert Hall, where I've performed three times — two of those were my solos, and they sold out immediately. The venue is so beautiful and iconic, and the legacy attached to it is huge. I’ve heard Lata Mangeshkarji’s recordings from there, so performing on that stage felt incredibly special.

Sydney Opera House is another unforgettable one and performing at the Dolby Theatre, where the Oscars are held — I think I was the first Indian artist to do a full concert there. Every time you stand on those stages and think about the artists who’ve performed before you, and then you get to represent your music and your culture… it feels truly special.

When you think about this new world tour — what’s new, what’s familiar and what’s worth holding onto?

When we’re going on tour, the first thing is deciding what to do differently and what to hold onto. There are songs and melodies I never want to change in a concert. I love performing Mere Dholna, Deewani Mastani, even Chikni Chameli — it has so much energy.

There’s a list of songs that will always be there. Sunn Raha Hai Na Tu, Nagada Sang Dhol — these are OGs I won't touch. They stay as they are. Audiences expect them and I love performing them unchanged. But of course, to give something new every tour, every concert, we plan a lot. Unstoppable will have many more different songs, apart from the new releases. There will be reshuffling of older classics I haven’t sung in a while. There will be new arrangements, new visual treatment — everything.

What’s new is all the 2025 releases — from Saiyaara to my singles like Oh Mama!, TETEMA, Thodi Si Daaru with AP Dhillon. I want to include them all. I always tweak the setlist city to city. If I’m singing in Chennai, there will be lots of Tamil songs. When I tour the US, each city has a different flavour. I like asking people beforehand what they want to hear so no one feels disappointed.

What do you most look forward to when you’re on tour?

When I'm on tour, I look forward to the madness — performing, singing, warming up, the cheers, the energy. Even the lack of sleep. You’re on an adrenaline high. I love going to different cities and taking some time to experience them — the local vibe, the food, meeting people if possible. I travel with my bandmates, who are absolutely crazy and so much fun. We’re constantly laughing and joking, and in all that madness, we also keep creating new ideas.

It’s very freeing, very creative. Tours are truly special to me.