A Sufi, Bollywood, and Ghazal singer, Rekha Bhardwaj, a National Award Winning Singer & Bollywood star, has become known throughout the industry for her unique voice which has seen her contribute to the soundtracks of numerous films. Having made her singing debut in 1997, Bhardwaj has collaborated with some of the biggest names in Bollywood music. Creating some of the most memorable and famous songs in recent history Tere Ishq Mein, Kabira, and Namak along with a special bandish in Raag Puriya.
Bhardwaj, whose career in music was inspired from a young age, made her debut in 1997’s Chachi 420. The song ‘Ek Who Din Bhi’ from the movie was the first time she worked with Vishal Bhardwaj, a well-respected Music Director in the industry. Her collaboration with Rahman led her to win the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her song ‘Sasural Genda Phool’, which was featured on ‘Delhi-6’.
The accolades continued to come in for Bhardwaj, with the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer coming in 2010 for her work on ‘Ishqiya’, before again winning a Filmfare Award for 7 Khoon Maaf’s song ‘Darling’. She earned another nomination for the same award in 2013 for ‘Dedh Ishqiya’, following a nomination for the Best Original Soundtrack at the Hum Awards for ‘Humnasheen’.
Join us for an evening to celebrate the womanhood of new India where everything feels less, creating an atmosphere of pure musical euphoria
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Biswa Bangla Convention Centre: Kolkata, HIDCO Bhawan, Premises No.35-1111, Biswa Bangla Sarani,3rd Rotary, New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal 700156, India
INR 999
