Ragini Tandan Discusses Her Journey: Breaking into Bollywood Was Challenging

Synopsis

Singer Ragini Tandan, famous for her song 'Lamberghini,' has revealed her struggles in the Bollywood industry. Despite her hit track, it took her five years to debut in playback singing. Her new song 'Tappe' in 'Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Lovestory' marks her entry into Hindi cinema.

Key Takeaways

Ragini Tandan faced significant challenges in entering Bollywood.
It took her five years to secure her first playback opportunity.
Her debut song 'Tappe' is in a film directed by Kunal Kohli.
'Lamberghini' gained her instant fame in 2018.
Her new film was released on Disney+ Hotstar.

Mumbai, Feb 12 (NationPress) Singer Ragini Tandan, renowned for her popular track "Lamberghini", has recently shared the hurdles she encountered while pursuing a career in Bollywood.

Tandan disclosed that even after the success of her song, it took her five years to secure her first Bollywood playback opportunity. Reflecting on her journey, Ragini emphasized the crucial elements of time, perseverance, and dedication needed to penetrate the highly competitive realm of Hindi cinema.

Having made her playback debut with "Tappe" from "Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Lovestory", Ragini stated, “Bollywood wasn’t an easy door to open, even after Lamberghini. It required time, patience, and extensive hard work to arrive at this point. I’m thankful that my debut is in a film directed by Kunal Kohli Sir—it truly validates my journey.”

Ragini gained immediate popularity with her upbeat song "Lamberghini", released in 2018, featuring model Harshdaa. The track was composed by The Doorbeen. Furthermore, "Lamberghini" was remade in Hindi for the 2020 movie "Jai Mummy Di", with Neha Kakkar and Jassie Gill contributing their vocals.

In addition, "Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Lovestory", directed by Kunal Kohli, features Vardhan Puri, the grandson of Amrish Puri, and Kaveri Kapur, daughter of Shekhar Kapur.

Speaking about her debut film, Kaveri expressed, “Working on this project was a dream come true as a newcomer. The encouragement and insights I received from Kunal (Kohli) greatly assisted me in navigating my role as an actress, and his guidance will undoubtedly benefit me in future endeavors.”

Kaveri also praised her co-star Vardhaan Puri, stating, "Vardhaan and I formed a close friendship early in the filming process, and he was incredibly supportive during some tough moments as a young, first-time actress."

"Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Lovestory" premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on February 11.