Pinky Maidasani
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Pinky Maidasani | |
|---|---|
| Origin | India |
| Genres | Bollywood |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | Official website |
Pinky Maidasani is an Indian rapper and playback singer.[1] She has been described as the first female folk rapper of India, blending Rajasthani folk music with modern rap.[2][3] She has performed in more than 5000 live shows; her songs have been featured in recent Bollywood movies. She sings in 13 languages. She has sung songs in the Bollywood film Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana. She sang a Punjabi rap song "Kikli Kalerdi" accompanied with Yo Yo Honey Singh. In 2015, her film Sharafat Gayi Tel Lene hit the theatres.[4] She combined the rap with desi music.[5]
Career
In her childhood, she started music classes from the late Ustad Hibzul Kabir Khan Sahib in Katni, Madhya Pradesh. In Katni she used to sing bhajans at the Madhav Shah Darbar. Pinky started as a contesting artist in reality show Indian Idol 3[7] and has since sung songs for Bollywood films.
