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Jazbaa-e-Ishq Bengaluru 2026: Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj Live at Phoenix Marketcity
Experience Jazbaa e Ishq Bengaluru 2026 as Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj celebrate love through timeless music.
Some concerts are built around chart-topping hits. Others are built around nostalgia. Jazbaa-e-Ishq is built around something much more personal: love, companionship and music that has stood the test of time.
On August 22, 2026, Vishal Bhardwaj and Rekha Bhardwaj will bring Jazbaa-e-Ishq to Phoenix Marketcity, Bengaluru. This evening is set to celebrate more than three decades of unforgettable music and a partnership that has shaped some of Indian cinema's most memorable songs.
Presented by Rudraksha Live Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. as part of its 15th anniversary celebrations, the concert promises a carefully curated journey through film music, ghazals and Sufi-inspired melodies. If you've grown up listening to songs like 'Namak Ishq Ka', 'Phir Le Aaya Dil', 'O Saathi Re' or 'Naina Thag Lenge', this is a rare chance to hear them performed live by the artists who created them.
What is Jazbaa-e-Ishq?
The title Jazbaa-e-Ishq translates to "the emotion of love," and that idea shapes the entire evening.
Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj have built the concert around music that explores love in its many forms. Romance, longing, heartbreak, companionship and hope all find a place in the setlist.
The theme also reflects their own journey.
They first met while studying at Hindu College in Delhi during the 1980s, married in 1991 and have spent decades creating music together. Their personal and professional lives have remained closely connected ever since, making this concert feel deeply authentic.
Their shared success reached another milestone in 2010 with 'Ishqiya', when Vishal won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction while Rekha won Best Female Playback Singer for 'Badi Dheere Jali'. It remains one of the few occasions where a husband and wife have received National Awards for the same film.
That history gives Jazbaa-e-Ishq an emotional depth that extends well beyond the music itself.
Vishal Bhardwaj's: Journey from composer to filmmaker
Vishal Bhardwaj has built one of the most diverse careers in Indian cinema.
Although many people first recognise him as the director behind Maqbool, Omkara and Haider, he established himself as a composer long before becoming one of India's most respected filmmakers.
Early in his career, he worked closely with legendary lyricist Gulzar, composing music for television projects before moving into Hindi cinema. That partnership shaped much of his musical identity and introduced audiences to a style that combined literary depth with memorable melodies.
Over the years, he has composed music for acclaimed films including ‘The Blue Umbrella’, ‘Kaminey’, ‘Ishqiya’, ‘7 Khoon Maaf’ and ‘Haider’, while also directing several of them.
His work has earned nine National Film Awards, making him one of the most decorated creative artists in contemporary Indian cinema.
Beyond composing, Vishal is also a gifted singer whose understated vocal style has given songs such as 'O Saathi Re' and 'Bekaraan' their distinctive emotional quality.
Rekha Bhardwaj: One of India's most distinctive voices
Rekha Bhardwaj's voice is instantly recognisable.
Rich, earthy and deeply expressive, it has become one of the defining sounds of modern Hindi cinema. Long before becoming a celebrated playback singer, she received formal classical music training under Pandit Amarnath and later studied Music at Hindu College, where her journey with Vishal Bhardwaj first began.
Her breakthrough arrived with 'Ishqa Ishqa', but it was songs such as 'Namak Ishq Ka', 'Darling', 'Phir Le Aaya Dil' and 'Badi Dheere Jali' that established her as one of India's finest playback singers.
Her achievements include a National Film Award for 'Badi Dheere Jali' and multiple Filmfare Awards, recognising a career built on versatility.
Alongside film music, Rekha regularly performs ghazals, Sufi compositions and traditional poetry, making every live performance intimate and deeply personal.
The songs you can expect to hear live
One of the biggest attractions of Jazbaa-e-Ishq is its carefully curated setlist.
The evening celebrates the musical journeys of both artists, bringing together songs that have become part of everyday life for millions of listeners.
Vishal Bhardwaj is expected to perform songs including 'O Saathi Re', 'Naina Thag Lenge', 'Bekaraan' and 'Dil Dhoondta Hai', each reflecting a different phase of his career as a composer and singer.
Rekha Bhardwaj's performances are expected to include 'Namak Ishq Ka', 'Darling', 'Phir Le Aaya Dil' and 'Raat Ke Dhai Baje', alongside selections from her ghazal and Sufi repertoire.
The evening will also feature several moments where both artists perform together, creating the chemistry that has become one of the defining features of their live concerts.
The concert has been designed to allow every song space to breathe, giving you the chance to experience the music in a way that recorded versions rarely allow.
How to reach Phoenix Marketcity?
Located in Whitefield, the venue regularly hosts major Indian and international artists.
If you're travelling by Metro, Singayyanapalya Metro Station on the Purple Line is the closest stop, followed by a short walk to the venue.
If you're driving, Phoenix Marketcity offers extensive on-site parking, although arriving early is advisable as large concerts often attract heavy traffic around Whitefield.
Cab services including Uber and Ola also provide direct access to the venue.
Quick information
Concert: Jazbaa-e-Ishq
Artists: Vishal Bhardwaj and Rekha Bhardwaj
Date: August 22, 2026
Venue: Phoenix Marketcity, Bengaluru
Presented by: Rudraksha Live Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Price: Starts ₹ 2499
Tickets: Click here to book
Whether you've admired Vishal Bhardwaj's unforgettable compositions, connected with Rekha Bhardwaj's soulful voice, or simply want to experience timeless music live, this concert promises an evening of warmth, nostalgia, and extraordinary musicianship.
If these songs have been part of your life, hearing them live at Phoenix Marketcity is likely to be an experience you'll remember long after the final note.
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Jazbaa-e-Ishq Bengaluru 2026: Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj Live
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