Rekha Bhardwaj: The song ‘Namak Ishq Ka’ from Vishal Bhardwaj’s film ‘Omkara’ is still one of the most popular item songs of Hindi cinema. Even today people like to listen to this song. Bipasha’s style in the song had definitely won hearts. But the voice behind the song also touched people’s hearts. This song was sung by Rekha Bhardwaj, who is known for her powerful voice. Rekha had made this song even more memorable with her style. However, it was not easy for Rekha to sing it. The singer himself has revealed this recently. She told how initially she was very uncomfortable with this song.
According to Rekha Bhardwaj, a bold and romantic song like ‘Namak Ishq Ka’ was a big challenge for her. He was afraid that he might not be able to do justice to the emotions and delicacy of this song. Let us know what challenges Rekha Bhardwaj faced while singing this iconic song.
Rekha did not want to sing the song ‘Namak Ishq Ka’
In an interview given to PTI, Rekha told that, when the song ‘Namak Ishq Ka’ was being made, Vishal Bhardwaj was very busy in preparing and composing the songs of the film. He would often come to him after writing one or two lines and ask how he felt about it and whether it should be taken forward. Till that time, Rekha mostly sang painful, emotional and soft songs, because she felt that she was made for such songs.
He told that Vishal Bhardwaj often made him sing the songs composed by him so that he could get a different perspective on the song. He also asked Rekha to try singing for ‘Namak Ishq Ka’. As soon as Rekha sang the song, some high notes came automatically. The interesting thing was that these high notes were not a part of the song at that time, but Vishal liked it so much that he immediately recorded it on his Motorola flip phone. He told Rekha, “Let me record it, otherwise you will forget and I will also forget.” Later this style became the special identity of the song.
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The song ‘Namak Ishq’ was difficult
Rekha told that this song was bold and flirtatious. In such a situation, she was feeling uncomfortable singing it. Not only this, she had refused Vishal that she would not sing this song. Because this was very difficult for him. Rekha told that the tone and style of the song kept changing continuously, which made singing it even more challenging. At the same time, he had no experience in singing such songs. In such a situation, it was becoming even more difficult for him.
Rekha’s voice made the song a superhit
Rekha said that for her, ‘Namak Ishq Ka’ was not just a song, but a challenge to prove herself in a new way. However, Vishal Bhardwaj encouraged her and assured her that she could sing it well. Ultimately Rekha accepted this challenge and when the song was released, it proved to be a huge hit. Even today, ‘Namak Ishq Ka’ is counted among the most memorable songs of Hindi cinema.
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