Rekha Bhardwaj

Indian singer

Rekha Bhardwaj

Rekha Bhardwaj performing at Alive India in Concert (Season 3) at Phoenix Marketcity, Bangalore on 1 February 2014

Background information
Born|  (1964-01-24) 24 January 1964 (age 60)
Delhi, India
Genres| Playback singing in Bollywood and regional films
Occupation(s)| Singer
Years active| 1997–present

Musical artist

Rekha Bhardwaj (born 24 January 1964) is an Indian singer and live performer. She has received two Filmfare and one National Awards.[1][2] In addition to Hindi, she has also sung in Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi and Malayalam languages.[3]

## Personal life[edit]

Bhardwaj was born in Delhi and is one of six siblings (5 sisters and a brother).

She married the noted film director, composer and playback singer Vishal Bhardwaj in 1991.[4] She first met him in 1984 when preparing for the annual function of Hindu College in New Delhi.[5]

## Professional career[edit]

Bhardwaj was initially trained in music by her older sister at their home. She went on to receive formal training under Pandit Amarnath.[6]

Bhardwaj's first album titled 'Ishqa Ishqa' was released in 2002, ten years after its conception. Its success got her recognition and helped bag her 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 AR RAHMAN) in 2009 film Delhi-6.[4][7]

## Awards and honours[edit]

* 2015 Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer (female) for the song "Humari atariya pe" from the 2014 film Dedh Ishqiya[8]
* 2014 Nominated for Hum Award for Best Original Soundtrack for the song Kabhi Ashna Kabhi Ajnabi from the 2013 Pakistani TV serial Humnasheen[9]
* 2013 Mirchi Music Awards for Raag-based song of the year for "Ek Ghadi" from D-Day[10]
* 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[11]
* 2011 National Award for the song "Badi dheere jali" from the 2010 film Ishqiya[12]
* 2011 Mirchi Music Awards for Female Vocalist of The Year for "Darling" from 7 Khoon Maaf[13]
* 2010 Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer (female) for the song "Sasural Genda Phool" from the 2009 film Delhi-6[14]
* 2009 Mirchi Music Awards for Female Vocalist of The Year for the song "Sasural Genda Phool" from Delhi-6[15]

## Filmography[edit]

Bhardwaj has been a playback singer for various films in various languages.

### Hindi[edit]

Release year  | Film  | Track title  | Comments

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2023  | Khufiya | Mat Aana  | with Vishal Bhardwaj
(released on Netflix)
Kuttey | Kuttey (Title Track)  | with Vishal Bhardwaj
2022  | Mismatched
(Netflix Web Series)  | Aise Kyun (Ghazal Version)  | with Anurag Saikiya
2021  | 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 | Laadki | with Sachin-Jigar
2018  | Pari | So Ja So Ja |
Pataakha | Balma | with Sunidhi Chauhan and Vishal Bhardwaj
Hello Hello | with Vishal Bhardwaj
Love per Square Foot | Raaz Apne Dil Ke (Indian),  | released on Netflix
Raaz Apne Dil Ke (Western)
Vodka Diaries | Sakhi Ri | with Ustad Rashid Khan
2017  | Rangoon | Mere Miyan Gaye England | with 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 Tiwari
Teri Fariyad Extended Version
Jugni | Bolladiyaan | with Clinton Cerejo
2015  | Drishyam | Dum Ghutta Hai | with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Vishal Bhardwaj
Talvar | Zinda | with Vishal Bhardwaj
Badlapur | Judaai  | with 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 Raina | with 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 Bhardwaj
2012  | Barfi! | Phir Le Aya Dil | with Pritam
2011  | 7 Khoon Maaf | Darling | with Usha Uthup and Vishal Bhardwaj
Doosri Darling | with Usha Uthup, Clinton Cerejo, Francis Castellino and Vishal Bhardwaj
2010  | Veer | Kanha | with 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 Jali
2009  | Radio | Piya Jaise Ladoo Motichoor Wale | with Himesh Reshammiya
Kaminey | Pehli Baar Mohabbat | with Sunidhi Chauhan, Kunal Ganjawala, Suresh Wadkar, Earl E D and Vishal Bhardwaj
Gulaal | Ranaji |
Beedo |
Delhi-6 | Genda Phool | with A. R. Rahman
Aarti (Tumhare Bhavan Mein) | with Kishori Ashok Gowariker, Sujata Majumdar, Shraddha Pandit and A. R. Rahman
2008  | 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
Chingari
2002  | Makdee | Chutta Hai
1999  | Jahan Tum Le Chalo | Ye Kaisi Chaap |
Godmother | Daaru Rum |
1997  | Chachi 420 | Ek Woh Din Bhi |

### Other languages[edit]

Release year  | Film  | Track title  | Language  | Comments

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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[edit]

In addition to films, Bhardwaj has also sung for TV serials, etc.

Release year  | Work  | Track title  | Comments

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2013  | Humnasheen | Kabhi Ashna Kabhi Ajnabi | Title track for Pakistani TV serial
2002  | Ishqa Ishqa  |  | Her first music album consisting of Ghazals.[16]

## See also[edit]

* List of Indian playback singers

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Rekha Bhardwaj, who has won the National Award for Best Female Playback singer, said it's a great feeling having been able to share the same high with hubby Vishal Bhardwaj, who has won the Best Music Director award for the same film, "Ishqiya". - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 October 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
2. ^ "Rekha Bhardwaj sings for 'Bin Roye' - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 10 June 2015. Archived from the original on 3 October 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
3. ^ "The lesser known side of singer Rekha Bhardwaj". 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
4. ^ a b "The lesser known side of singer Rekha Bhardwaj". hindustantimes.com. 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 15 February 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
5. ^ "Vishal and I met through music: Rekha Bhardwaj". Archived from the original on 3 October 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
6. ^ "Lataji can give anyone a complex". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 3 April 2006. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
7. ^ "Gulzarsaab is my Santa Claus". Specials.rediff.com. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
8. ^ "Filmfare Awards 2015: 2 States, Haider Lead Nominations - NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com. 20 January 2015. Archived from the original on 3 October 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
9. ^ "Rekha Bhardwaj - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music". BBC. Archived from the original on 28 December 2017. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
10. ^ "Mirchi Music Awards 2013 Winners List - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 February 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
11. ^ "Filmfare Awards 2012: Usha Uthup wins after 42 years of singing". Archived from the original on 5 April 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
12. ^ "I Take Out All My Frustration Through Singing, Says Rekha Bhardwaj - NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com. 27 June 2015. Archived from the original on 3 October 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
13. ^ "Nominations - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2011". 30 January 2013. Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2018.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
14. ^ "3 Idiots, Dev D top winners at Filmfare Awards - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 November 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
15. ^ "Mirchi Music Award 2009". www.radiomirchi.com. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
16. ^ Ishqa - Ishqa by Rekha Bhardwaj on Apple Music, 2002, archived from the original on 24 November 2017, retrieved 3 October 2017

## External links[edit]

* Rekha Bhardwaj at IMDb

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National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer

1968–1980|

* P. Susheela (1968)
* K. B. Sundarambal (1969)
* Sandhya Mukherjee (1970)
* P. Susheela (1971)
* Lata Mangeshkar (1972)
* Lata Mangeshkar (1974)
* Vani Jairam (1975)
* P. Susheela (1976)
* S. Janaki (1977)
* Chhaya Ganguly (1978)
* Vani Jairam (1979)
* S. Janaki (1980)

1981–2000|

* Asha Bhosle (1981)
* P. Susheela (1982)
* P. Susheela (1983)
* S. Janaki (1984)
* K. S. Chithra (1985)
* K. S. Chithra (1986)
* Asha Bhosle (1987)
* K. S. Chithra (1988)
* Anuradha Paudwal (1989)
* Lata Mangeshkar (1990)
* Vani Jairam (1991)
* S. Janaki (1992)
* Alka Yagnik (1993)
* Swarnalatha (1994)
* Anjali Marathe (1995)
* K. S. Chithra (1996)
* K. S. Chithra (1997)
* Alka Yagnik (1998)
* Jayashree Dasgupta (1999)
* Bhavatharini (2000)

2001–present|

* Sadhana Sargam (2001)
* Shreya Ghoshal (2002)
* Tarali Sarma (2003)
* K. S. Chithra (2004)
* Shreya Ghoshal (2005)
* Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar (2006)
* Shreya Ghoshal (2007)
* Shreya Ghoshal (2008)
* Nilanjana Sarkar (2009)
* Rekha Bhardwaj (2010)
* Roopa Ganguly (2011)
* Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar (2012)
* Bela Shende (2013)
* Uthara Unnikrishnan (2014)
* Monali Thakur (2015)
* Iman Chakraborty (2016)
* Shashaa Tirupati (2017)
* Bindhu Malini (2018)
* Savani Ravindra (2019)
* Nanjiyamma (2020)
* Shreya Ghoshal (2021)

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Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer

1959–1980|

* Lata Mangeshkar (1959)
* No Award (1960, 1961, 1962)
* Lata Mangeshkar (1963)
* No Award (1964, 1965)
* Lata Mangeshkar (1966)
* No Award (1967)
* Asha Bhosle (1968)
* Asha Bhosle (1969)
* Lata Mangeshkar (1970)
* Sharda (1971)
* Asha Bhosle (1972)
* Asha Bhosle (1973)
* Asha Bhosle (1974)
* Asha Bhosle (1975)
* Sulakshana Pandit (1976)
* Hemlata (1977)
* Preeti Sagar (1978)
* Asha Bhosle (1979)
* Vani Jairam (1980)

1981–2000|

* Nazia Hassan (1981)
* Parveen Sultana (1982)
* Salma Agha (1983)
* Aarti Mukherji (1984)
* Anupama Deshpande (1985)
* Anuradha Paudwal (1986)
* No Award (1987, 1988)
* Alka Yagnik (1989)
* Sapna Mukherjee (1990)
* Anuradha Paudwal (1991)
* Anuradha Paudwal (1992)
* Anuradha Paudwal (1993)
* Alka Yagnik and Ila Arun (1994)
* Kavita Krishnamurti (1995)
* Kavita Krishnamurti (1996)
* Kavita Krishnamurti (1997)
* Alka Yagnik (1998)
* Jaspinder Narula (1999)
* Alka Yagnik (2000)

2001–present|

* Alka Yagnik (2001)
* Alka Yagnik (2002)
* Kavita Krishnamurti and Shreya Ghoshal (2003)
* Shreya Ghoshal (2004)
* Alka Yagnik (2005)
* Alisha Chinai (2006)
* Sunidhi Chauhan (2007)
* Shreya Ghoshal (2008)
* Shreya Ghoshal (2009)
* Kavita Seth and Rekha Bhardwaj (2010)
* Mamta Sharma and Sunidhi Chauhan (2011)
* Rekha Bhardwaj and Usha Uthup (2012)
* Shalmali Kholgade (2013)
* Monali Thakur (2014)
* Kanika Kapoor (2015)
* Shreya Ghoshal (2016)
* Neha Bhasin (2017)
* Meghna Mishra (2018)
* Shreya Ghoshal (2019)
* Shilpa Rao (2020)
* Asees Kaur (2021)
* Asees Kaur (2022)
* Kavita Seth (2023)
* Shilpa Rao (2024)

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