Richa Sharma - Indian Playback Singer

Richa Sharma is an Indian playback singer known for her powerful voice. Born in Jammu in 1983, she started singing at the age of seven. She became a professional singer in the 2000s, when she made her debut in the Bollywood music industry. She has since then worked on numerous Bollywood films, lending her voice to many popular songs in the Hindi film industry.

Early Life and Career

As a child, Richa was exposed to music from an early age, having been trained in classical music as well as in Rabindra Sangeet. She received her first opportunity to sing for a Bollywood film when she was 12 years old. She went on to collaborate with leading musicians like Sonu Nigam, Udit Narayan, Himesh Reshammiya and Shankar Mahadevan.

Collaborations

Richa has collaborated with many leading music artists throughout her career. Some of the notable collaborations include 'Mast Kalandar' with Shankar Mahadevan and 'Chori Chori Gori Se' with Udit Narayan. She has also collaborated with Sonu Nigam on several songs such as 'Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye', 'Teri Meri Love Story' and 'Chal Ke Tujhe'.

Discography

Richa Sharma is best known for her work on the soundtrack of the movie Veer Zaara (2004). Her song 'Tere Liye' from that album was immensely popular and won her several awards. Other popular songs include 'Aati Kya Khandala' from Ghulam (1998), 'Tere Mast Mast Do Nain' from Dabangg (2010) and 'Rasiya' from Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005). Richa Sharma has established herself as a popular name in the world of Bollywood music. Her powerful voice and versatility have made her one of the most sought-after singers in India.