2020–2021: Beginnings He began his musical career in early 2020, releasing debut original singles and covers during the
COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. His early tracks, including "Kya Karein" and "Tu Rehti Hai", gained early recognition through music streaming platforms.
2021–2024: Breakthrough, Bollywood and Debut Album His breakthrough came with the releases "Faasle" and "Samjho Na", which gained widespread recognition and went viral through
Instagram Reels and
Spotify playlists. In 2022, he released "Jaana Samjho Na". His 2023 single "Sahiba" achieved significant commercial success, becoming one of the longest-running non-film hits through digital streaming platforms and user-generated social media content. In 2024, His 2022 release "Jaana Samjho Na" was reimagined for the Bollywood film
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, marking Rikhari's Bollywood playback singing debut. He also contributed songs to the films
Param Sundari,
De De Pyaar De 2,
Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, and
Dacoit. In December 2024, he released his debut studio album Jaana, comprising nine tracks.
2025–2026: Awards, I-Popstar and Coke Studio Bharat In 2025, Rikhari appeared as a mentor on I-Popstar, a reality television show focused on emerging pop artists, broadcast on
Amazon MX Player. On the show, he highlighted India's growing independent music industry for the next generation of independent artists. He was nonimated for the
70th Filmfare Awards for Best Music Album and Best Music Director for his contribution to the
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 soundtrack (shared with other artists on the album). He also received the Clef Music Best Composer Award for "Raatein Guzaari" and
Grazia's Glammy Award for Music Maker of the Year in 2025. In 2026, Rikhari collaborated with
Kutle Khan on "Aae Ajnabee" for
Coke Studio India Season 4, which surpassed 70 million streams on
Spotify. He also performed at the inaugural
Coke Studio Live event, where he performed the track. == Discography ==