Shalmali Kholgade knows two very different sides of running, and she knows them both well: putting in the work to achieve results, and using running to refocus her mind. As a Filmfare Award-winning playback singer in both Bollywood and regional films, and as a composer and independent artist in her own right, she’s put in the hard work and confronted the challenges the music business has thrown at her for over a decade now. It’s a feeling she’s expressed in palpable detail in her soulful, energy-boosting tracks “Grind” and “Runnin’”. But the star also loves blowing off steam on her long runs, shuffling motivational rhythms that help her keep going and bring new creative visions to life. “Music between 100 and 120 BPM [beats per minute] most often feels right,” she explains to Apple Music. “I end up listening to more of the details in the music while running because my mind is focused on it. It helps me visualise and ideate what I want to do after the run.” Whether it’s a Beyoncé favourite or her own beat-powered tracks, Kholgade tells us more about the music that moves her below. Shalmali Kholgade, “Grind” “I wrote this song specially to feel motivated and focused on my goal. It’s been my go-to since it got released.” Beyoncé, “FIND YOUR WAY BACK” “This song from Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift has been my go-to on my runs. It’s a great striding song, with a constant rhythm behind Beyoncé’s low but powerful voice.” Shalmali Kholgade, “Runnin’” “My second album 2X Side B houses this track that, again, helps with providing a constant groove and lyrics that keep me on a mission to complete the day’s mileage.” Chris Brown, “Forever” “This is my all-time favourite song by Chris Brown. Although it has nothing to do with working out or running, this song has always made me smile and puts me in a rather positive state of mind.”