[3] Under the tutelage of Pandit Aaskaran Sharma, Richa went on to get proper training in Indian classical and light music.

She sang cover versions and bhajans to ensure she had her bread and butter and simultaneously continued her struggle in Bollywood.

She made her debut in Bollywood with Sawan Kumar's Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya in 1996 and followed it up by a number of films until the big hit came by in the form of Taal where she sang for A.R.

Rahman); Hera Pheri (Anu Malik); Khakee (Ram Sampath); Tarkieb (the song "Duppatte Ka Palu"), Baghban (title song for Aadesh Shrivastava); Soch (the song "Nikal Chali Be" for Jatin–Lalit); Rudraksh, Kal Ho Naa Ho (Sad version of the title track for Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy); Gangaajal (Sandesh Shandilya); Popcorn Khao!

Albums like Ni Main Yaar Nu Sajda Kardi, Piya and Winds of Rajasthan (for Times Music released early 2004) have brought out the class and grace in Richa's voice and her versatility as a singer.