Monica Dogra

Monica Dogra

Monica Dogra in 2016
Born Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Ethnicity Dogra
Occupation Film actor, Singer
Years active 2006–present
Website 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 electronic rock duo Shaa'ir and Func. She made her acting debut in the Bollywood film Dhobi Ghat (2011).

Early life

Monica Dogra is the daughter of Indian 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]< the electronic rock group "Shaa'ir+Func", along with guitarist Randolph Correia.[7] 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] and a song Inkaar (Theme) for English version with Shahid Mallya in the film Inkaar (2013 film).

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.[8] In December 2011, she served as a judge for Rolling Stone's Never Hide Sounds musical talent contest.[9] She is the host of The Dewarists, a musical collaborative show on STAR World India.[10] In 2013, she has performed with award winning violinist Scott Tixier, for a series of shows sponsored by Dos Equis around the US.

In March 2014, she was featured on the Cover page of FHM Magazine.[11] She is now one of the judge for the show "The Stage" alongside Vishal Dadlani.

Filmography

Year Title Role Other notes
2008 Rock On!! Shaair Guest appearance
2011 Dhobi Ghat Shai Debut film as actor
2012 David [12] Noor
2012 Fireflies [12]
2015 Teraa Surroor
2015 The Spectacular Jihad of Taz Rahim
2015 The Stage Judge

References

  1. ↑ Addiego, Walter (January 21, 2011). "'Mumbai Diaries' review: a long way from Bollywood". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 14, 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 "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. ↑ "Bio". Shaairandfunc.com. Retrieved December 14, 2011.
  8. ↑ "When Monica Dogra said no to Aamir Khan". Hindustan Times. IANS. January 19, 2011. Retrieved December 14, 2011.
  9. ↑ Singh, Nirmika (December 4, 2011). "Bands from across country battle it out". Hindustan Times. Retrieved December 14, 2011.
  10. ↑ Sen, Jhinuk (December 13, 2011). "The Dewarists: Passion and 'things worth doing'". CNN-IBN. Retrieved December 14, 2011.
  11. ↑ "Monica Dogra becomes Covergirl of FHM Magazine’s March 2014 Issue". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  12. 1 2 Pai, Megha (April 19, 2012). "‘I have a lot on my plate’". Khaleej Times. Retrieved May 8, 2012.

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