Navratri garba songs by falguni pathak biography

Indian singer and composer Falguni Pathak is prominent for her musical compositions, mainly her music based on traditional Gujrati folk music making her also known as the Dandiya Queen.

Dandiya is a traditional dance performed primarily in western India prominently in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is performed mainly during the Hindu festival, Navratri. She is also recognised as a ‘Queer Icon’ and referred to as the “Indian Madonna” an outcome of her unconventional dressing style (androgynous) and her attempts to destigmatise homosexuality in the early 2000s.

The following article looks at Falguni Pathak’s musical career and her rise to fame.

Navratri garba songs by falguni pathak biography

In her musical career, two aspects are considered. The first aspect covered looks at the inclusion of queer symbolism in her videos and adapting an androgynous attire for her performances. The second aspect looks at her rise in the music industry as the Dandiya Queen, for her ener