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Rekha Bhardwaj was born on January 23, 1964 in Delhi, India. Rekha Bhardwaj is credited as a singer. That works out to 62 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Hindu College, University of Delhi. Recorded honors include Filmfare Awards.
My Take
Rekha Bhardwaj fascinates me as a singer who treats language as terrain to be honored rather than a barrier. Performing in Hindi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Marathi, Punjabi, and Malayalam takes real cultural humility on top of vocal skill, and her Filmfare and National Award recognition confirms she is no mere session voice. I tend to value artists whose work crosses regional lines while respecting each tradition's texture, and she clearly does. Pairing a Delhi University education with deeply emotive delivery, she strikes me as a thoughtful, soulful performer whose voice genuinely travels, and I find that quietly remarkable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rekha Bhardwaj
- Name (Japanese)
- リカ・バルドワジ
- Reading
- りか・ばるどわじ
- Born
- January 23, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Delhi, India
- Occupation
- singer
2. Background
- University
- Hindu College, University of Delhi
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rekha%20Bhardwaj
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7310608
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rekha Bhardwaj born?
Born January 23, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Rekha Bhardwaj from?
Rekha Bhardwaj is from Delhi, India.
What does Rekha Bhardwaj do?
Rekha Bhardwaj works as singer.