Arati Ankalikar Tikekar

Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar (born January 27, 1963) 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 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.