Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar

Who is Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar?

Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar is a noted Indian classical music vocalist and a world renowned classical singer. She has received training in Agra as well as Gwalior-Atrauli gharanas. Endowed with a rich resonant voice, Arati's performances are marked by an excellent command over both the rhythm and the melody. She has won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer two times 2006 and 2012.

She is best known for her albums such as Tejomay Nadbrahm and Raag-Rang, and playback for the movies Antarnaad, De dhakka, Savlee, and the hit Sardari Begum.