Falguni Pathak

Falguni Pathak
Falguni Pathak at her dandiya show in Goregaon Sports
Born (1969-03-12) 12 March 1969 (age 55)[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesDandiya Queen
Occupation(s)Pop singer, folk singer, playback singer, composer
Years active1987–Present

Falguni Pathak (born 12 March 1969) is an Indian singer, performing artist and composer based in Mumbai. Her music is based on traditional musical forms from the Indian state of Gujarat. Since her professional debut in 1987, she has developed into an artist with a large fan base across India.[2] Once asked how she decided to take up singing as a career, she replied that it happened by default.[3]

Her debut album was released in 1998,[citation needed] and she has also recorded numerous songs for Bollywood movies. The theme of most of her songs is love. She has performed in many shows in India and other countries, backed by a band called Tha Thaiyaa. She has made appearances in television shows like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Star Dandiya Dhoom, Comedy Nights With Kapil, Baa Bahoo Aur Baby and Pandya Store.

She has some very popular Indian pop singles to her credit, still heard and appreciated all over India. Her albums are not only famous for the melodious songs but also for the cute love stories depicted with them. She is very popular with the Gujarati community where she is called to perform for popular festivals like Navaratri.[4]

Some of her popular songs are Chudi Jo Khanki Haathon Mein, Maine Payal Hai Chhankai, Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye, Ayi Pardesh Se Pariyon Ki Rani and Sawaan Mein.

In August 2013, it was reported that she would make ₹2 crores during the year's Navratri festivities. The singer was reportedly offered ₹70 lakh for each day she sings and performs for an event management company. The organisers were planning to utilize her popularity by wooing sponsors.[5]

  1. ^ from Gujrat "Falguni Pathak Biography, Falguni Pathak Bio data, Profile, Videos, Photos". In.com. Retrieved 2 December 2016. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  2. ^ "Falguni the Dandiya Queen". Archived from the original on 5 October 2010. Retrieved 13 February 2007.
  3. ^ "Interview with SmasHits.com". Archived from the original on 26 March 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Interview with Mid-Day' 2010".
  5. ^ "Singer Falguni Pathak to make Rs 2 crore this Navratri?". Times of India. 8 August 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2018.