The logic behind the 'Indian Shakira'

This is an objective analysis of why Bappi Lahiri calls Mauli the Indian Shakira and how Mauli and Shakira ARE actually similar:

Unique Voices and Magic:

Both of these ladies have very different tonal qualities from the conventional voices that are predominant in the music industry.

Whatever their detractors may say, both Shakira and Mauli excel in a certain genre of music. While they are horrible in certain songs, in their own unique genre, they can really create magic!

Dancers and Entertainers:

It can't be denied that these women are better known for their performances compared to their singing.

Shakira is well known for her belly dancing; in school she was known as "the belly dancer girl". Mauli has also participated in a dance competition (Boogie Woogie)

"Siren" Image:

Be it dressing sense or performance style, these two women have been directly or indirectly typecast as seductresses or sirens and do not appear to be uncomfortable with that image.

Criticism:

Shakira has had her share of criticism since the 2nd grade, when her music teacher said that she had a "voice like a goat". This was in reference to her unusual vibrato. (http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/shakira/articles/story/5 937750/shakira)

Mauli has received numerous criticism on and off this forum for being "nasal", "raspy" and even "tone-deaf"

Fan base:

Their detractors are not too happy about that, but they DO have their fan bases and there definitely are people who like them and their singing.

Disclaimer: The author is not a Mauli fan or hater, but a detached observer of how different types of people react to the controversial Ms. Dave 😛

Good observations Tanaz. Well she does have a powerful voice, but the way she tries to give every song the maiyya touch, I guess that is something I cant connect with.

Detached observer.......goood observation......!!😆

As always enjoyed your articulate analysis.....

Originally posted by: kim182

i dont really think that bappi da gave this as much thought as you did. i think he just randomly said shakira. just like he couldve said beyonce or whoever else. just that shakira is very popular here and comparing mauli to her sounds oh so cool. i highly doubt he put in even half the thought you have to it.

although your posts are quite well written always.

i 2nd that , bappi da is a happy go lucky copy cat , itna sochna uske samjh ke bahar hein - 😆 😆 😆