Rekha Rao is an Indian playback and folk singer known for her work in Hindi, Rajasthani, Bhojpuri, Punjabi and other regional-language music. She is particularly recognized for her contribution to Rajasthani folk music and has earned recognition as the “Folk Queen” for her work in the genre.
Rekha Rao has recorded songs for Hindi films, regional films, television serials and music albums. Her film playback credits include Jung Baaz, Heroes, Bheja Fry 2, Chitkabrey, Suno Na.. Ek Nanhi Aawaz, Kaun Kitney Paani Mein, Deswa and several Bhojpuri and Rajasthani productions.Rekha Rao developed her singing abilities from a very young age and comes from a family with a musical background. According to her IMDb biography, she began singing at around three years of age and inherited her musical tradition from her grandfather, Pandit Navalkishore Rao, and her father, Tej Karan Rao. She also received guidance from renowned music director and composer Ravindra Jain and sang as a child singer in the film Jung Baaz (1989).
Over the course of her career, Rekha Rao has worked extensively as a playback singer in Bollywood as well as regional cinema. Her repertoire includes film songs, Rajasthani folk music, devotional music and regional-language recordings. She has also performed live internationally in countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Mauritius, Canada, Dubai and Nepal.
Her extensive work in Rajasthani music has made her particularly associated with the state's folk traditions. ABP Live reported that she had lent her voice to more than 2,000 songs and had worked across Hindi, Rajasthani and other regional-language productions.
Rekha Rao has continued to release and perform music. Apple Music lists releases from 2026, including “Bol Kanhaiya Bol Tu To Jail Mein Janamiyo,” “Chudi Hariyar Chahi” and “Sarva Mangal Mangalye,” reflecting her continuing musical activity.