Rekha Bhardwaj
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Rekha Bharadwaj | |
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 Rekha Bhardwaj performing at Alive India in Concert (Season 2) at Phoenix Marketcity, Bangalore on 1 February 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Playback Singing in Bollywood and Regional Films |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse(s) | vishal_bhardwaj ;( |
Rekha Bhardwaj (also spelled 'Bharadwaj') is an Indian playback singer. She is known in the industry for her distinctive singing style. In 2009 she won her first Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer (Female) for the song "Sasural Genda Phool" from the film Delhi-6 She is the recipient of a National Film Award for the Best Female Playback Singer for the film Ishqiya in 2011. In 2012, she won her second Filmfare Award, this time sharing it with Usha Uthup for the song "Darling" from 7 Khoon Maaf. She is married to the famous director, producer, and music composer, Vishal Bhardwaj.
Professional career
Rekha was a student of music at Hindu College, Delhi.[1] She released her first album titled 'Ishqa Ishqa' in 2002[2][3] and won critical acclaim. Her song in the movie Omkara, "Namak Issq Ka", written by Gulzar and composed by her husband, Vishal, won her accolades. She credits both of them with her success. She considers Lata Mangeshkar her idol.[4]
The song "Raat Ki Jogan" from the album, Ishqa Ishqa was conceived in 1994,[5] almost 10 years before it released, when Vishal Bhardwaj had started composing Baba Bulleh Shah's poetry for Rekha's album. She used to go with Vishal for music sittings with Gulzar for his movie Maachis where one day, Gulzar said he would write the words for Rekha's album.
She has also worked as a music assistant to Vishal on the film Hu Tu Tu.
Selected discography
| Year | Song | Film | Music Director | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Ek Woh Din Bhi | Chachi 420 | Vishal Bhardwaj | ||
| 1999 | Ye Kaisi Chaap | Jahan Tum Le Chalo | Vishal Bhardwaj | ||
| Daaru Rum | Godmother | Vishal Bhardwaj | |||
| 2002 | Chutta Hai | Makdee | Vishal Bhardwaj | as Rekha Vishal | |
| 2003 | Rone Do | Maqbool | Vishal Bhardwaj | ||
| Chingari | |||||
| 2006 | Namak Ishq Ka | Omkara | Vishal Bhardwaj | ||
| Laakad | |||||
| O Saathi Re | |||||
| 2007 | Sadiyon Ki Pyaas | Red Swastik | Shammir Tandon | ||
| Ehi Thaiyaa Moti | Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman | Shantanu Moitra | |||
| 2008 | Aankhon Se Khwaab | Superstar | Shammir Tandon | ||
| Phoonk De | No Smoking | Vishal Bhardwaj | |||
| Haal-e-dil | Haal–e–dil | Vishal Bhardwaj | |||
| Ta Na Na | Money Hai Toh Honey Hai | Nitin Arora & Sony Chandy | |||
| 2009 | Sasural Genda Phool | Delhi-6 | A R Rahman | Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer | |
| Aarti Tumhari | |||||
| Ranaji | Gulaal | ||||
| Beedo | Piyush Mishra | ||||
| Raat Ke Dhaai Baje | Kaminey | Vishal Bhardwaj | |||
| Piya Jaise Laddoo | Radio | Himesh Reshammiya | |||
| 2010 | Ab Mujhe Koi | Ishqiya | Vishal Bhardwaj | ||
| Badi Dheere Jali | National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer | ||||
| Kanha | Veer | Sajid-Wajid | |||
| Waqt Ne Jo | Sadiyaan | Adnan Sami | |||
| Ranjha Ranjha | Raavan | A R Rahman | |||
| 2011 | Darling | 7 Khoon Maaf | Vishal Bhardwaj | Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer with Usha Uthup | |
| Yeshu | |||||
| Doosri Darling | |||||
| 2012 | Swapno Bheja Alo | Doshomi | Debarpito | Bengali Film song | |
| 2012 | Unn Matalabi | Kuni Mulgi Deta Ka Mulgi | Abhijit Pohankar | First Marathi Film Song | |
| Phir Le Aaya Dil | Barfi | Pritam | |||
| 2013 | Oye Boy Charlie | Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola | Vishal Bhardwaj | ||
| Mast Kalandar | David | Mikey McCleary | |||
| Kabhi Ashna Kabhi Ajnabi | Humnasheen | Pakistani TV Drama Nominated-Hum Award for Best Original Soundtrack | |||
| Mora Jiya | Maazii | Faizan Hussain – Agnel Roman | Nominated - Best Raag Based Song 2013 at Radio Mirchi Music Awards | ||
| Kabira | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Pritam | |||
| Ghagra | |||||
| Ek Ghadi | D - Day | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | |||
| Hamari Atariya Pe | Dedh Ishqiya | Vishal Bhardwaj | |||
| Jagaave Saari Raina | |||||
| 2014 | Banna Banni | Revolver Rani | Sanjeev Srivastava | ||
| 2014 | Aaj Ke Naam | Haider |
References
- ^ http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2007/nov/332637.htm
- ^ Rekha Bhardwaj at IMDB
- ^ "Music Profile: Rekha Bharadwaj". Hindisong.com. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
- ^ "Lataji can give anyone a complex". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 3 April 2006. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
- ^ "Gulzarsaab is my Santa Claus". Specials.rediff.com. Retrieved 20 October 2012.