Falguni Pathak

Falguni

Falguni Pathak at her dandiya show in Goregaon Sports
Born (1964-03-12) 12 March 1964
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Other names Dandiya Queen
Occupation Pop singer, Folk Singer, Playback Singer
Years active 1998–present

Falguni Pathak (Gujarati: ફાલ્ગુની પાઠક, Hindi: फाल्गुनी पाठक) (born March 12, 1964) is a female singer and performing artist from India, based in Mumbai. Her music is based on traditional musical forms from the Indian state of Gujarat. Since her professional debut in 1998, she has developed into an artist with a large fan base across India.[1] Once asked how she decided to take up singing as a career, she replied that it happened by default.[2]

Her debut album was released in 1998,[3] 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 her appearance in television shows like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Star Dandiya Dhoom & Comedy Nights With Kapil.

She has some very popular 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 Navratri[4]

Some of her popular songs include "Chudi jo khanki haath ma", "Maine payal hai chhankai", "Meri chunar udd udd jaye","Ayi pardesh se pariyon ki rani","Pari hoon Main", etc.

In August 2013, it was reported that she would allegedly make Rs 2 crore during the year's Navratri festivities. The singer was reportedly offered Rs 22 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]

Discography

Year Album Record label Info
2012 Rut Ne Jo Bansi Bajayi - EP Universal Distribution
2012 Dandiya Queen Tips
2002 Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya Fontana Distribution/Universal Distribution
2001 Saawariya Teri Yaad Mein Fontana Distribution / Universal Music India
2000 Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye Universal Distribution featuring Trisha Krishnan & Ayesha Takia
1999 Maine Payal Hai Chhankai Universal Distribution featuring Vivan Bhatena
1998 Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi Fontana Distribution/Universal India featuring Riya Sen & Richa Pallod

Unofficial albums

Year Album Record label Info
2013 Odhini Odhu Tips
2008 Odhani Tips
2008 Jhanjhariya T-Series
2006 Now & Then (The Greatest Remix Album) Universal Distribution
2004 Dil Jhoom Jhoom Naache Universal Distribution
2004 Rang Raseele Chhori Vision Channel Limited

Soundtracks

Year Song Movie Info
2002 Kanha Teri Basuri Leela_(film)
2002 Aha Aha Na Tum Jaano Na Hum
2001 Nach Nach Nach Deewaanapan
2000 Baba Yeh Meri Jawani Ghaath
1999 Yaad Piya Ki Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin
1997 "Badan Juda Hote Hain" Koyla

Religious

Year Album Record label Info
2013 Best of Dhuns & Bhajans Universal Distribution
2003 Shree Krishna Govind Universal Distribution
2002 Vandan: Aavo Shrivallabh Universal Distribution
2001 Arpan (Vallabh Ke Charnarvind) Universal Distribution

References

  1. ↑ "Falguni the Dandiya Queen".
  2. ↑ "Interview with SmasHits.com".
  3. ↑ "Falguni Pathak Biography".
  4. ↑ "Interview with Mid-Day' 2010".
  5. ↑ "Times of India news article on Falguni Pathak's performance in Navratri' 2013". The Times Of India.

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