Rekha Bhardwaj

Biography:

Rekha Bhardwaj, born on January 24, 1964, is an acclaimed Indian singer known for her versatile voice and live performances. Her musical prowess has earned her two Filmfare Awards and a National Award, and she’s sung across various languages including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi, and Malayalam.

Hailing from Delhi, she grew up in a family of six siblings. Her journey into music began at home, under the guidance of her elder sister. Later, she received formal training from Pandit Amarnath, nurturing her musical talents.

In 1991, she married Vishal Bhardwaj, a noted film director, composer, and playback singer, whom she had met back in 1984 while preparing for an event at Hindu College in New Delhi.

Her career as a singer took off with her debut album ‘Ishqa Ishqa’ released in 2002, a decade after its inception. The album’s success marked the beginning of her remarkable career. Notable songs like “Namak Ishq Ka” in the film Omkara (2006), composed by her husband Vishal Bharadwaj, and “Sasural Genda Phool” (a Chhattisgarhi folk song recreated by AR Rahman) in the 2009 film Delhi-6 solidified her position in the industry, garnering widespread recognition for her soulful renditions.