Rekha Bhardwaj is an Indian singer and live performer. She has received two Filmfare and one National Awards. In addition to Hindi, she has also sung in Bengali, Bhojpuri, Marathi, Punjabi and Malayalam languages.
Personal life Bhardwaj was born in Delhi and is one of six siblings (5 sisters and a brother). She married film director, composer and playback singer Vishal Bhardwaj in 1991. She first met him in 1984 when preparing for the annual function of Hindu College in New Delhi.
Professional career Bhardwaj was initially trained in music by her older sister at their home. She went on to receive formal training under Pandit Amarnath.
Bhardwaj's first album, Ishqa Ishqa, was released in 2002, ten years after its conception. Its success brought her recognition and helped win her the opportunity to record career-defining songs like "Namak Ishq Ka" in the 2006 film Omkara (composed by her husband Vishal Bharadwaj) followed by "Sasural Genda Phool" (a Chhattisgarhi folk song recreated by A. R. Rahman) in the 2009 film Delhi-6.
Awards and honours 2015 Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer (female) for the song "Humari atariya pe" from the 2014 film Dedh Ishqiya 2014 Nominated for Hum Award for Best Original Soundtrack for the song Kabhi Ashna Kabhi Ajnabi from the 2013 Pakistani TV serial Humnasheen 2013 Mirchi Music Awards for Raag-based song of the year for "Ek Ghadi" from D-Day 2012 Co-winner of Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer (female) with Usha Uthup for the song "Darling" from the 2011 film 7 Khoon Maaf 2011 National Award for the song "Badi dheere jali" from the 2010 film Ishqiya 2011 Mirchi Music Awards for Female Vocalist of The Year for "Darling" from 7 Khoon Maaf 2010 Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer (female) for the song "Sasural Genda Phool" from the 2009 film Delhi-6 2009 Mirchi Music Awards for Female Vocalist of The Year for the song "Sasural Genda Phool" from Delhi-6
Discography Bhardwaj has been a playback singer for various films in various languages.
Hindi Release year Film Track title Comments2023Ishq Vishk ReboundRehmat (Rebound)with Rochak KohliKill Nikatwith Haroon-Gavin2023KhufiyaMat Aanawith Vishal Bhardwaj(released on Netflix)Gadar 2"Bata De Sakhi"with Monty SharmaKutteyKuttey (Title Track)with Vishal Bhardwaj 2022Mismatched(Netflix Web Series)Aise Kyun (Ghazal Version)with Anurag Saikiya2021 Dhindora(YouTube Web Series) Saazish with Bhuvan Bam Hum Do Hamare Do Vedha Sajjeyaa with Sachin–Jigar and Vishal Jain(released on Disney Plus Hotstar)2020 Angrezi Medium Laadkiwith Sachin-Jigar 2018 Pari So Ja So Ja Pataakha Balma with Sunidhi Chauhan and Vishal Bhardwaj Hello Hellowith Vishal Bhardwaj Love per Square Foot Raaz Apne Dil Ke (Indian), released on NetflixRaaz Apne Dil Ke (Western) Vodka Diaries Sakhi Ri with Ustad Rashid Khan 2017 Rangoon Mere Miyan Gaye Englandwith Vishal Bhardwaj Chori Chori Yeh Ishq Hai (Female Version) 2016 Dobara Phir Se Rasta Tham Gaya Tum Bin 2 Teri Fariyad with Jagjit Singh and Ankit TiwariTeri Fariyad Extended Version Jugni Bolladiyaan with Clinton Cerejo2015 Drishyam Dum Ghutta Hai with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Vishal Bhardwaj Talvar Zindawith Vishal Bhardwaj Badlapur Judaaiwith Arijit Singh and Sachin-Jigar Bajrangi Bhaijaan Zindagi Kuch Toh Bata with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Pritam Bin Roye Chan Chariya 2014 Happy Ending Mileya Mileya with Jigar Saraiya and Priya Andrews The Xpose Sheeshe Ka Samundar (reprise)with Himesh Reshammiya Haider Aaj Ke Naam with Vishal Bhardwaj Revolver Rani Banna Banni Dedh Ishqiya Hamari Atariya Pe with Vishal Bhardwaj Jagaave Saari Rainawith Pandit Birju Maharaj and Vishal Bhardwaj 2013 Ek Thi Daayan Lautungi Main Maazii Mora Jiya Lagge Na Nominated for Radio Mirchi Awards for Best Rag Based Song D-Day Ek Ghadi with Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Kabira with Tochi Raina and Pritam "Ghagra"with Vishal Dadlani and Pritam Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola Oye Boy Charlie with Mohit Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan and Vishal Bhardwaj "Badal Uthiya"with Vishal Bhardwaj2012 Barfi! Phir Le Aya Dilwith Pritam 2011 7 Khoon Maaf Darling with Usha Uthup and Vishal Bhardwaj Doosri Darlingwith Usha Uthup, Clinton Cerejo, Francis Castellino and Vishal Bhardwaj 2010 Veer Kanhawith Sajid-Wajid Sadiyaan Waqt Ne Jo Beej Boyaa Raavan Ranjha Ranjha with Javed Ali, Anuradha Sriram and A. R. Rahman Ishqiya Ab Mujhe Koi with Vishal Bhardwaj Badi Dheere Jali2009 Radio Piya Jaise Ladoo Motichoor Wale with Himesh Reshammiya Kaminey "Raat Ke Dhai Baje"with Sunidhi Chauhan, Kunal Ganjawala, Suresh Wadkar, Earl E D and Vishal Bhardwaj "Raat Ke Dhai Baje" (remix) Gulaal Ranaji Beedo Delhi-6 Genda Phoolwith A. R. Rahman Aarti (Tumhare Bhavan Mein) with Kishori Ashok Gowariker, Sujata Majumdar, Shraddha Pandit and A. R. Rahman2008 Haal-E-Dil Haal-E-Dil-2 Superstar Aankhon Se Khawab Rooth Kar with Ustad Sultan Khan 2007 Red Swastik Sadiyon ki Pyaas 2006 Omkara Namak Ishq Ka with Vishal Bhardwaj "Laakad"2003 Maqbool Rone Do Chingari2002 Makdee Chutta Hai1999 Jahan Tum Le Chalo Ye Kaisi Chaap Godmother Daaru Rum 1997 Chachi 420 Ek Woh Din Bhi
Other languages Release year Film Track title Language Comments2025Binodiini: Ekti Natir UpakhyanBhaishya ZaiboBengali 2012 Kuni Mulgi Deta Ka Mulgi Unn Matlabi Marathi Her first song in the language 2012 Doshomi Swapno Bheja Alo Bengali 2018 Carbon Doore Doore Malayalam
Other works In addition to films, Bhardwaj has also sung for TV serials, etc. Release year Work Track title Comments 2013 Humnasheen Kabhi Ashna Kabhi Ajnabi Title track for Pakistani TV serial 2002 Ishqa Ishqa Her first music album consisting of Ghazals.
See also List of Indian playback singers
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