Funkaar India Announces Ghanta Comedy Online Video Competition

After the successful completion of its very first #MusicDilSe contest, Funkaar has come up with a competition that is all about fun and smiles. Funkaar invites you to submit your best comedy videos for its Ghanta Comedy contest India. Put forward your best goofy, funny, satirical, humorous self before us. Make your viewers laugh and roll with laughter with your best jokes, pranks, mimicry of bollywood actors or actresses,  antics, stand up comedy and tomfoolery. Go bananas - yes, you get it right. This time, it is all about being mischievous, naughty and witty. Act or sing or crack jokes - there is no restriction except one - it has to be a comic video. 

Join Ghanta Comedy Audition at www.funkaar.in

We look forward to laughing with you. Good luck!

For details on how to submit your content, the deadline, and the prizes, visit 

http://www.funkaar.in/coming-soon/ghanta-comedy/

or Whatsapp number # +1-765-326-5227

or Email at Talent@funkaar.in

Meet the Winner of the #MusicDilSe Contest Season 1 at Funkaar

She sang without pretense or show off. She had little idea that her simplicity and melodious singing would charm many hearts. Her first participation in Funkaar's #MusicDilSe singing contest won her the very first prize too. For the 12th grade student, Simran Ferwani from Kolkata, it is an incredible victory for which she cannot thank her fans enough. Simran has had no training in classical singing but hails from a family of singers. She finds herself very small in comparison to her mother and grandmother who are trained classical singers. Simran's mother, and her friends have been a strong and constant support to her. 

Simran Ferwani

Simran attended some voice modulation workshop for two days and she considers that it has been a great asset to her singing. She is grateful to her guide, Gautam Sir for all his guidance that has proved helpful to her in her singing ventures. Simran plans to take up training in music seriously after her board exams for music is something that "completes her". 

Her experience with Funkaar was amazing. In her own words, her fellow contestants are "blessed with amazing voices" and she has been lucky enough to get more love from her friends and admirers, and that too for a Bengali number. She had sung Tumi Jake Bhalobaso from Praktan. You may listen to the song here - http://www.funkaar.in/challenge/music-dil-se-new/tumi-jakey-bhalobasho-praktan-100

Simran says that her mother tells her that "When you do something that you like, life turns to be much more easy." And that is the reason she could relate so much to the #MusicDilSe contest. It was all about singing from your heart. And that's what she did. She just has one more thing to say "Never stop singing...!!!"

Simran's favorite singers are many - Shreya Ghoshal/Arijit Singh/Bruno Mars/Adam Levine/Michael Jackson /Conor Maynard/John Mayer - the list goes on...!

If given a chance, she would like to sing for Kareena Kapoor. 

Zaalima and Moh Moh Ke Dhaage are her contemporary favorite numbers.

And although she hopes to take up Chartered Accountancy or work in the Human Resources Management, she is sure of one thing - Music will always be a constant.

We wish Simran a very bright future full of music, melody and happiness.

Congratulations!!

Link to Simran's Channel at funkaar - http://www.funkaar.in/artist/simran123/

If you think you can be funny then join the Ghanta Comedy Online Competition India at http://www.funkaar.in/challenge/ghanta-comedy/mimicry-of-bollywood-actors-in-it-company-459 and enter a chance to win prizes

The Biggest Fan of Mohammad Rafi

Today, we bring before you the story of an earnest fan. His zeal and dedication towards his favorite singer will impress you by the its sheer honesty and selflessness. Kishore Makhwana, the 65 year old die-hard fan of Mohammad Rafi, hails from Tardeo, Mumbai. 

He started singing as a child and was fortunate enough to even meet the late legendary singer when he was only 10 year old. He recollects how he had naively talked to the singer saying. "Rafisaab aapne SUKU SUKU gaana kya gaaya hai bohut hi mast”(Rafi Saab, you have sung so beautifully the song Suku Suku - it is great...), to which the superstar had replied, " Son, pay attention to your studies." His devotion to Rafi Saab is unbelievable. The admiration and respect that he holds for one of the greatest singers of India film industry is evident in over 1200 audios he has made to honor the latter. Kishore, with the help of his son Suniel, and his best friend Vinod Raj Kapoor has also managed to make around 300 videos to pay respect to Mohammad Rafi.

Kishore says that the technical credit for shooting and editing the videos goes to his son. He owes a lot to his best buddy Vinod Raj Kapoor too, who visits each and every location in Maharashtra where they plan to shoot their videos. Initially, they would make videos indoors but then they decided to venture out. The trio have shot in a variety of locations like Mahabaleshwar, Malshej Ghat, Punjab, Gujarat, Kullu Manali, Dalhousie, Dharamshala City(Himachal Pradesh), Jyot Point (Gadar Point )(Himachal Pardesh), Khajjiar(Mini Switerzland Of India)(Himachal Pradesh), Lonavala, Khandala. 

The amazing part of it all is that all the videos are non-commercial and their sole purpose is a fan's tribute to his idol. The entire process from pre-production (which involves audio recording, arranging wardrobe and transportation, selecting location, preparing budget, and waiting for the 'proper sunlight') to production to post-production (which involves putting in sound and images together and creating visual effects) is long and expensive which costed him tens of lacs of rupees. But it does not deter the fan. He has just one goal, just one dream - to honor the great singer.



The ardent devotee of Rafi Saab has some unfulfilled dreams too which he hopes will come true one day. He wishes to shoot Rafi Saab's songs, AASMAN SE AAYA FARISHTA in Helicopter and CHAHE KOI MUJHE JUNGLEE KAHE in Kashmir during the snow fall in winter. When we asked him to pick one favorite number from Rafi Saab, Kishore laughed and said, "Rafi Saab's songs are just like having sweets." He cannot choose one sweet that is his favorite since he enjoys them all. He has been singing for over 50 years. He had performed first time in 1970 in his college show at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Chowpatty, Mumbai. He stresses that honesty towards one's work is the key to success. Hard work pays off if done with sincerity. and he encourages everyone to be true to one's passion. 

In Kishore ji's words -
"Maine apne dono guru Devsaab aur Rafisaab se yahi sikha hai ke zindaagi chaar dino ki hai, kuchh aisa kar jao ke duniyaa yaad rakhe."

When we asked him why he is so devoted to Rafi Saab, his reply was that Rafi Saab is "matchless", he has the "most melodious voice", and the sheer variety that the great legend offered in singing songs of different genres, be it comic, or romantic, is inimitable. Kishore says, "Chamatkar to ek baar hi hota hai...unko janam deni wali maa ko sat sat pranam..." (Miracle happens only once.....I would bow a hundred times before the mother who gave birth to Rafi Saab) Well, as we sign off, should we say, that such fans are no less than miracles too. Their modest and selfless commitment speaks volumes about their character too. Hats off to such fans....Hats off to Kishore...!!!

His profile link on funkaar -http://www.funkaar.in/artist/kmakwana/
Some of his songs on #funkaar submitted for #MusicDilSe Singing Contest are -
http://www.funkaar.in/challenge/music-dil-se-new/likhe-jo-khat-tujhe-363
http://www.funkaar.in/#/challenge/music-dil-se-new/tumne-kisi-ki-jaan-ko-379
http://www.funkaar.in/#/challenge/music-dil-se-new/mere-meheboob-390
http://www.funkaar.in/#/challenge/music-dil-se-new/kar-chale-hum-fida-jaan-o-tan-saathiyon-517

Funkaar features Kishore Makhwanan as #hiddengems

Funkaar recognizes Monika Raghuwanshi as #StarOnFunkaar

Funkaar recognizes 23 year old Monika Raghuwanshi from Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh as #StarOnFunkaar. 

With broad-rimmed glasses, careless locks, a heartfelt smile, and a woody guitar for accompaniment, she sings, and steals your heart away. Meet Monika Raghuwanshi from Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh who is the latest sensation on Funkaar. She is among the most-voted and most-watched artist on a portal that welcomes and promotes fresh talent. Her video Koi Deewana Kahta Hai based on the famous Dr. Kumar Vishwas's poem was an instant hit with the audience and got 5000 likes and over 100 Thousand views on Funkaar facebook page. Here is the link to watch the video - https://www.facebook.com/funkaar.in/videos/1166574610077327/.

Whoever heard her felt connected with the way she performed the poem with passion as well as style. The poet himself was mesmerized by her rendition of the poem and expressed his appreciation eloquently. That moment for Monika was simply priceless. Audience could relate to the passion in her voice, they could identify with the intensity in her song. No wonder she is the star at Funkaar !

Monika has been admired for her honest music by her favorite composer Mithoon and from celebrities like Ankit Tiwari , Falak Shabbir , Pulkit Samrat , Milind Gaba. They have retweeted her posts in confirmation of the beauty of her voice. Monika started singing when she was in class 11th. Music makes her come alive. She is learning Hindustani Classical Music and is currently pursuing B.A. (Hons.) in Music from Kamla Devi Music College Raipur, Chhatissgarh. She stays away from her mother whom she misses very much. But she is grateful for the love and motivation she receives from her music teacher Ms. Jayshree Sakalle. The latter is not just someone who teaches her musical notes. She inspires Monika to be creative, for in creativity lies the essence of life. And Monika is forever indebted to her mentor for giving her this invaluable lesson.

She has also taken six months training in light music by Ustad Anver Hussain from Bhopal. She told us more about her likes which we would like to share with all her fans out there. Her favorite singers from the golden years are Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar. Amongst contemporaries, Shreya Ghoshal and Arijit are held in high esteem by her. She is an ardent lover of Jagjit Singh. Tujhse Narraz Nahi Zindagi from Masoom and Na Na Karte Pyar from Dhadkan are two songs very close to her heart. If given a chance, she would like to sing for Shraddha Kapoor and and Alia Bhatt for two reasons - one, that they are both connected to music in some way, and two, because she feels her voice will do justice to the charisma they diffuse on the screen.

Guitar is her best friend. She feels an innate connection with the instrument. She has written her own poem Kahaani, taking inspiration from Dr. Kumar Vishwas. She feels flattered as well as humbled by all the praise that she is getting for her music videos. She praised Team Funkaar for taking the efforts to provide a platform for budding singers.

We wish her success and a musical life ahead! To hear her perform, click on the links below:

http://funkaar.in/challenge/music-dil-se-new/koi-diwana-99
http://funkaar.in/challenge/music-dil-se-new/monika-raghuwanshi-39
http://funkaar.in/challenge/music-dil-se-new/mashup-with-cup-145
http://funkaar.in/challenge/music-dil-se-new/wada-unplugged-cover-by-monika-raghuwanshi-59

Link to her Funkaar Profile - http://funkaar.in/artist/Monika

For labels - #music, star, #funkar, #MusicDilSe, Kumar Vishwas, guitar, Koi Deewana Kahta hai, Monika Raghuwanshi, talent, fresh talent

Funkaar features Jabir Khan as #hiddengems

India is a country with incredible talent, some are famous while others are not that fortunate. In an effort to fill that gap Funkaar has decided to feature these #hiddengems.
One such man is the twenty-three year old Jabir Khan from Sakinaka Andheri East, Mumbai. He runs a mobile recharge shop and lives each day fulfilling his duties. He makes sure that his large and loving family doesn't stay hungry - even if that means he has to give up on his dream of becoming a singer. But he embraces his passion and doesn't let it go. Music makes his heart beat. Music makes him come alive.

Crooning the melodies of the legendary Rafi Sahab, he finds meaning to his life and hopes that his dreams will come true one day. He wants to be recognized for Rafi saab's songs some day. He does not complain that life is unfair. We asked him which actor would he like to sing his first song for, he said that he would like to sing for somebody who is a fresher and new to Industry. He knows what it means to be a struggler in a world of known faces and ever-increasing talent. He knows he doesn't have enough resources to pursue his dreams. But he still sings, for the sheer love of singing. He is a dreamer, a believer, a man full of passion. And he believes he will achieve. He just has to persist.....


You can watch Jabir videos here -
http://funkaar.in/challenge/music-dil-se-new/phir-mohabbat-140
http://funkaar.in/challenge/music-dil-se-new/muskurane-ki-wajah-tum-ho-138
http://funkaar.in/artist/khanm2374