Mauli Dave

Mauli Dave is an Indian singer, actress, dancer, and television host. She was a contestant on Zee TV's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007.[1] She was also a finalist in Sony Entertainment's Chalo America Boogie Woogie in 2003, and was crowned Miss Teen India Texas 2007.[2][3] Mauli then decided to move to Mumbai at the age of 19 to pursue a career in music and acting. She hosted a family dance show on the Zee Network titled "Rock n Roll Family" in 2008, lead role in a Zoom Tele-Film "Ek Anhonee", participated in Fear Factor India: Khatron Ke Khiladi season 4 and emerged as the Runner-up.[4][5] She is from Gujarat.[6]

Mauli Dave
Dave at Khatron Ke Khiladi 2011 press conference
Background information
OriginAhmedabad, Gujarat, India
GenresFilmi/Bollywood
Occupation(s)Singer, dancer, host, actress
InstrumentsVocals, tabla
Years active2007–present

She was seen in one episode of the Zee TV serial, Parrivaar.

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007

When Saregamapa, a popular music reality show in India, announced to have auditions internationally in countries like America, Canada, UK, South Africa, U.A.E. and Pakistan; Mauli decided to audition to represent the USA.[2] She went through five to six rounds of auditions in the US and later in Mumbai. She was finally chosen the one to represent the US after her famous rendition of the song "Mayya Mayya." Mauli was mentored by Bappi Lahiri.[7] She eventually reached the top 10.[8][9]

Discography
YearMovie/AlbumSong TitleComposerCo-SingerAwards/Nominations
2006Prabhu Taare Pagathiye (Album)All TracksOmkar DaveHemant Dave and Omkar Davenone
2007To Kya Ho (Album)Kaisi Ye Deewangi(reprised), Dil Dhadakne LagaMitul and MukulMukulnone
2008Bal Ganesh (Film)Gana GanadiShamir TandonSumedha Karmahe, Junaid Sheikhnone
2008Mittal v/s Mittal (Film)Khuda HafizShamir Tandonsolonone
2009Love Ka Tadka (Film)Title trackAadesh ShrivastavaAadesh ShrivastavaNomination at Music Mirchi Awards "Upcoming Debutante Female"
2010Fasttrack (Product Ad)"I Like It Shady"Mikey McClearysolonone
2010DelMonte (Product Ad)"You Ain't Had Nothin Like This"Mikey McClearyBobnone
2011The Bartender: Classic Bollywood Shaken not Stirred (Album)Chalte Chalte, Ye Sama, Jaane Kya Tune Kahi, Waqt Ne KiyaMikey McClearySolo Tracksnone
2011Players (Film)Title trackPritamNeeraj Sridharnone
2013I Love New Year (Film)Aja Meri JaanPritamSolonone
2014Khoobsurat (Film)Maa Ka PhoneSneha KhanwalkarPriya Saraiyanone

Television
YearShowRoleChannelExtra
2004Boogie Woogie-Chalo AmericaDance ContestantSET (Sony Entertainment Television)Finalist (top 5)
2007 (May–October)Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007Singing ContestantZee NetworkFinalist (top 7)
2008 (March–May)Rock-N-Roll FamilyHostZee Network
2010 ( released 5 Dec.)Ek Anhonee (Tele-film)Lead Role (Divyani)Zoom
2011 (June–July)Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (season 4)Celebrity ContestantColorsFinalist (top 2)
2012 (Feb)Kahani Comedy Circus KiGuest Appearance (15 episodes)SET (Sony Entertainment Television)
2013 (Feb)Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi kiHerselfLife OK

Awards and nominations
  • Crowned "Miss Teen India Texas 2007" – Pageant
  • Stardust Awards 2009–2010: Nominated for "Upcoming Debutant Singer" for the song "Agre Ka Ghaghra" from the film "Jai Veeru”
  • Music Mirchi Awards 2009–2010: Nominated for "Upcoming Singer Female" for the title song of "Love Ka Tadka.”
  • Gujarati Garvvati Awards 2010: Won award for "Upcoming Singer”

References
  1. "Zee Sa Re Ga Ma Pa challenge". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  2. "Mauli Dave is back!". timesofindia. 30 December 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  3. "Mumbai Women's International Film Festival 2013 opens tonight: Schedule and masterclass list". Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  4. "Mauli Dave is back! – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  5. "Singer Mauli Dave to release first single soon". Zee News. 4 May 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  6. A hitList Correspondent (15 May 2007). "Neha goes svelte..." Mid-Day. Archived from the original on 9 December 2007.
  7. "Mikey McCleary to jam with Shalmali Kholgade, Mauli Dave – Hindustan Times". 23 August 2013. Archived from the original on 23 August 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. "NAGAR.org – Community news – Omkar and Mauli Dave". www.nagar.org. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  9. "Indian Shakira Mauli Dave on The Best of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on Zee Muzic". www.indiantelevision.org.in. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
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