Monica Dogra

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Monica Dogra

Monica Dogra in 2012
Born (1982-10-25) October 25, 1982[citation needed]
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Ethnicity Dogra
Occupation Film actor, Singer
Years active 2006–present
Website
http://www.shaairandfunc.com/

Monica Dogra is an American[1] singer and actress[2][3] of Indian origin. She is one half of the Mumbai-based electro rock duo Shaa'ir and Func. She made her acting debut in the Bollywood film Dhobi Ghat.

Early life

Monica Dogra is the daughter of Dogra immigrants.[2] Her maternal uncle is Dogri folk music singer Prakash Sharma.[4][5] She grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and attended Oakleigh Elementary School, Montessori, Dulaney High School, and NYU. She attended NYU from 2000–2004, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Music. She has stated in an interview that her source of inspiration for music was noted vocalist, Sreetama Ghosh.

Career

In 2005, she formed[6][7] the electro-rock group "Shaa'ir+Func", along with guitarist Randolph Correia.[8] In 2007, they released their first album New Day: The Love Album, followed by Light Tribe in 2008 and Mantis in 2010. She also sang a song "Dooriyan Bhi Hai Zaroori" with Vishal Dadlani in the film Break Ke Baad.[2]

She has made a guest appearance in Rock On!!. In 2008, she was approached by Kiran Rao for the lead role in Rao's directorial debut film Dhobi Ghat - a role Dogra initially turned down, but eventually accepted.[9] In December 2011, she served as a judge for Rolling Stone's Never Hide Sounds musical talent contest.[10] She is the host of The Dewarists, a musical collaborative show on STAR World India.[11]
In 2013, she has performed with award winning violinist Scott Tixier, for a series of shows sponsored by Dos Equis around the US.

Filmography

Year Title Role Other notes
2008 [[Rock On!! (2008 film)|Rock On!!]] || Shaair || Guest appearance
2011 Dhobi Ghat Shai Debut film as actor
2012 David [12] Noor
2012 Fireflies Announced[12]

References

  1. ↑ Addiego, Walter (January 21, 2011). "'Mumbai Diaries' review: a long way from Bollywood". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 14, 2011. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Monica Dogra: Bollywood is changing". Times of India. IANS. January 22, 2011. Retrieved December 14, 2011. 
  3. ↑ Puente, Maria (January 20, 2011). "Could 'Mumbai Diaries' represent a Bollywood reboot?". USA Today. Retrieved December 14, 2011. 
  4. ↑ Sharma, Ashutosh (December 30, 2010). "City girl to act in Amir Khan movie". Jammu & Kasmir Tribune. Retrieved December 14, 2011. 
  5. ↑ Sharma, Ashutosh (December 31, 2011). "Need to ‘preserve’ Dogri folk music". Jammu & Kashmir Tribune. Retrieved December 14, 2011. 
  6. ↑ Datta, Pulkit (October 20, 2010). "NRI Profile: Monica Dogra". NRI. Retrieved December 14, 2011. 
  7. ↑ {{url=http://www.vh1.in/music/features/interview/get-to-know-shaa%E2%80%99ir-and-func/}}
  8. ↑ "Bio". Shaairandfunc.com. Retrieved December 14, 2011. 
  9. ↑ "When Monica Dogra said no to Aamir Khan". Hindustan Times. IANS. January 19, 2011. Retrieved December 14, 2011. 
  10. ↑ Singh, Nirmika (December 4, 2011). "Bands from across country battle it out". Hindustan Times. Retrieved December 14, 2011. 
  11. ↑ Sen, Jhinuk (December 13, 2011). "The Dewarists: Passion and 'things worth doing'". CNN-IBN. Retrieved December 14, 2011. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Pai, Megha (April 19, 2012). "‘I have a lot on my plate’". Khaleej Times. Retrieved May 8, 2012. 

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