Rekha Bhardwaj began working professionally in the early 2000s, singing for composer Vishal Bhardwaj on the film 'Maqbool.' Her version of 'Challa' from that soundtrack became widely known. She has since recorded for other Bhardwaj films like 'Omkara,' 'Haider,' and 'Rangoon.'
Her voice appears on songs such as 'Badal Uthiya,' 'Balma,' and 'Darling.' She grew up in Delhi with a father who played sitar, which gave her an early connection to classical music.
Her singing often carries a melancholy tone, with careful ornamentation in the phrasing. She has faced some criticism from traditionalists for her interpretations of older material, but kept recording anyway.
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