Boby Techi

Boby Techi
Born (1990-01-09) 9 January 1990
Itanagar, India
Origin Arunachal pradesh, India
Genres Indie Pop-Folk
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, actor
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2013–present
Notable instruments
Guitar, piano

Boby Techi (Hindi: बोबी तेची) (born 9 January 1990) is an Indian indie pop-folk singer-songwriter and actor. At the K-Pop India Contest 2013, she was awarded LG SONGSTAR of the year.[1][2] As a singer, Techi has formerly collaborated with The Vinyl Records as the lead vocalist. Aside from her musical career, Techi has also branched out into acting. She made her film debut Stranger In My Land in 2014.

Early life

Boby Techi was born on January 9, 1990 in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India, the daughter of an Engineer. She is the second of five children. Techi was born to Donyi-Polo Family. She grew up in Arunachal Pradesh, where she studied in Donyi Polo Vidya Bhawan, and entered various talent competitions. The first song she performed on stage was 'Cry' by Mandy Moore. Techi has cited Sharon Van Etten, Mindy Gledhill, Megan Washington, Stars, Daughter, etc. as a major influence in regard to her love and passion for music. Boby Techi earned a university degree from the Gargi College, University of Delhi.

K-Pop India

Boby Techi was the Winner of LG SONGSTAR of the year 2013.[3] K-pop India is an adaptation of the Pop music format originating in South Korea that is characterized by a wide variety of pop-music elements aim to promote Korean culture and facilitate cultural exchanges in India.[4]

Week Theme Song choice Original artist Result
Final K-pop cover Song "What Should I do" Ji Sun Winner

Tours

Prior to winning the K-Pop India Contest, Techi toured with the Korean pop-rock band BIURET[5] on their maiden visit to India. While on Tour, her appearances at Music festivals including the performance at Kohima Hornbill Festival[6] and Imphal Indo-Korean music festival was received positively.

Career

Apart from singing, Techi made her minor role debut in the 2014 film Stranger In My Land.[7] Her first debut single 'Only you', was released on May 27, 2014. Indihut describes her debut single as "A song which gives you a rush of bliss and bubbles popping in your hearts".[8] Her second single 'Black and White' was released on February 27, 2015.

Personal life

Techi was the lead vocalist of India-based all-girl rock band The Vinyl Records. However, she had to opt out of the band because of personal reasons. She still maintains good relations with the band.

Discography

Singles

Year Title Album
2014 Only You[9] Boby Techi
2015 Black and White[10]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2014
Stranger In My Land Mizo Girl Cameo Role

References

  1. "'K-Pop India': On the scene for the finale'". The Times Of India. August 19, 2013. Retrieved September 3, 2013. K-Pop is a welcome addition to the already diverse music spectrum in the country
  2. "'Boby Techi takes title'". KCC news. August 20, 2013. Retrieved September 15, 2013. Exclusive
  3. "'The Top 5 Contestants'". Sevendiary.com.
  4. "Korean Cultural Centre India".
  5. "'BIURET' Tour". The Pioneer. November 1, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2013 "Note: Tour commence on 2013-11-29-12-3. K-Pop Entertainment Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  6. "Music Festivals". E-Pao. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
  7. "Associated Press". "The Arunachal Times". Racial profiling of the North East community in metros around India
  8. "'DEBUT SINGLE ‘ONLY YOU’ OUT NOW ON INDIHUT'". May 27, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  9. "Boby Techi – Only You".
  10. "Boby Techi – Black and White".

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