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 | ||||
Siblings |
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Spouse | N/A |
Career
Debut |
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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 |
Favourite Singer/Musician(s) |
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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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Money Factor |
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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. |