Singer Chinmayi Sripaada surprised fans with her performance of ‘Jodi Jodi’, a wedding song from Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film Ramayana: Part 1, at the film’s audio launch in Chennai on Wednesday.
Chinmayi later clarified that she was a stand-in for Shreya Ghoshal, who originally sang the song. She revealed that she learnt the track shortly before performing it on stage.
Chinmayi Thanks AR Rahman for the Opportunity
Following the performance, Chinmayi took to social media to credit Shreya for the original vocals and explain that she had rehearsed the song at the last minute. She also expressed gratitude to composer AR Rahman for giving her the opportunity to perform.
Fans praised her rendition, with some initially assuming that she had sung the Tamil version of the song for the film.
Shreya Ghoshal Sings the Original Track
Chinmayi also clarified that Shreya had sung ‘Mangal Rang’, another song associated with the film. The clarification came after fans discussed Chinmayi’s performance and her connection to the soundtrack.
The song ‘Jodi Jodi’ has not yet been officially released by the film’s makers.
About Ramayana: Part 1
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the upcoming film features Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. The film is produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash.
The first instalment is scheduled to release in theatres on November 5, 2026, for Diwali, with the second part planned for 2027.
Chinmayi’s last-minute performance has added another talking point to the film’s musical launch, drawing attention to the singers behind its soundtrack.
