Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Queen of Dandiya |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Smt. M.M.K. College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai |
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| Educational Qualification | B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Going On Long Drives |
| Address | 501, Shilpa Building, West Avenue Road, Santacruz West, Mumbai - 400054 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Name Not Known | ||||
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| Mother | Name Not Known | ||||
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| Spouse | N/A |
Career
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| Awards | 2000 - Won the 'International Viewer's Choice Award for MTV India' for her Pop song 'Maine Payal Hai Chhankai'; 2017 - Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award |
Favourites
| Food | Dal Dhokla, Pasta, Pizza, Pani Puri, Sev Puri, Dosa |
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| Beverage | Chamomile Tea |
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| Dress | Chinos paired with a loose-fitting T-shirt and a black waistcoat |
| Restaurant(s) | Ram Ashraya, Elco Restaurant, Puranmal, Vile Parle in Mumbai |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mercedes-Benz | ||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Falguni, a Gujarati, was born in Khar and has four older sisters. | |
| As a child, Falguni developed a passion for singing after listening to the radio. | |
| At nine, she performed 'Laila O Laila' at INS Udaigiri Ship on India's Independence Day. | |
| Her initial stage performances were met with disapproval and punishment from her father. | |
| Growing up, she learned 'Garba' folk songs from her mother and sang at Navratri events. | |
| In 1994, she founded the band 'Ta-Thaiya,' performing in India and abroad. | |
| Initially planned as a 'Dandiya' album, she debuted with a pop album in 1998. | |
| Her breakthrough came in 1998 with 'Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi' under Universal Music. | |
| Falguni received 5 years of formal vocal training from Bhavdeep Jaipurwale. | |
| In 2002, she dabbled in costume design for films like Dil Vil Pyar Vyar. | |
| She draws inspiration from spiritual guru Shri Aniruddha Bapu. | |
| Despite her title as 'Queen of Dandiya,' Falguni avoids wearing 'Ghagra Choli.' | |
| In 2014, she signed a lucrative deal worth ₹1.6 crores for Navratri events. | |
| Falguni has appeared on TV shows like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and Kaun Banega Crorepati. |