Mauli Dave is Grand Marshal for FIA parade

Mauli Dave

FREMONT: Bollywood singer Mauli Dave will be the Grand Marshal at 17th Festival of India Parade and celebration in Fremont on 14, 15 and 16 August this year.

22-year old Mauli was a finalist on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 and was crowned Miss Teen India Texas 2007. Dave is also a professional dancer who was a finalist in Sony Entertainment Television's "Boogie Woogie Chalo America" in 2003.

She has also appeared in one episode of the Zee TV serial, Parrivaar, performing as a belly dancer.

Her towering personality of over six feet height gives her the additional advantage of the screen presence. No wonder famed music director Bappi Lahiri called her "Indian Shakira".

Mauli Dave was born in Ahemdabad then she moved to Houston, Texas. She attended Best Primary School, Ahmedabad during her stay in India. Before participating in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007, she studied 2nd year of university at the University of Houston with "Graphic Communications\" as a major.

She attended Clear Brook High School in Friendswood, Texas. During her free time, she plays tennis. She had her vocal training in Hindustani Sangeet in Houston under Smt.

Chandrakantha Courtney. She hosted "Rock n Roll Family" on ZEE TV with television actor Sharad Kelkar, which was very helpful in improving her Hindi speaking skills. She was also given a break by music composer Aadesh Shrivastav by letting her sing the title song of the movie "Love Ka Tadka".

Mauli, with her brother Omkar had her first Bhajan album (CD) titled "Prabhu Tare Pagathiye" released in September 2006. The bhajans are in Gujarati and have been composed by Omkar. The music arrangement is also by Omkar. Mauli, Omkar and Hemant have provided vocal.

India Post News Service