Aishwarya

Aishwarya formed in Mumbai in 2003 around vocalist Rekha Bhardwaj and guitarist Vishal Bhardwaj, who are married. They started with an interest in blending Indian classical elements with Western sounds, though some early listeners found that approach unconventional.

Their song 'Kajra Re' from the 2004 film 'Bunty Aur Babli' became a national hit, which brought them wider attention. Other songs like 'Beedi Jalaile' and 'Dola Re Dola' also became familiar through films.

They've released albums including 'Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha' in 2005, 'Ishqiya' in 2010, and 'Haider' in 2014. Their work has involved lyricists like Gulzar and Javed Akhtar, and they've recorded with musicians such as tabla player Taufiq Qureshi and vocalist Vijay Prakash.