Natasha Coutinho (MUMBAI MIRROR; November 15, 2017)

After collaborating in films, Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj are coming together to perform on the small screen. The filmmaker-composer and his singer wife will be belting out hit numbers from VB’s filmography, including “Chappa Chappa”, “Chhod Aaye Hum” and “Pani Pani” from Maachis, “Pehli Baar Mohabbat” from Kaminey, “Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji” from Ishqiya and “Naina” from Omkara, among others, for MTV Unplugged.

“The songs I have chosen are some of my best compositions. Some of them are 23 years old but feel timeless and relevant. I sing all my songs for referential purposes before they are recorded by other artistes. Many times, I have been asked to share my version of the songs. I feel close to them and love to sing them,” Vishal told Mirror.

About his collaborations with Rekha, who has delivered some of the most memorably tracks in his films in her lilting voice, VB said, “I have only performed a few times on stage, primarily college competitions. I remember once, Rekha and I had gone to the Parliament when the Copyright Law was passed along with other composers, singers and authors. We performed 'Chhod do Aanchal' for the nostalgia element.”