Re: Beti Singer Bani Gi
If my daughter was talented and knew she could make a career in singing i wouldn’t deter her. I would warn her of risks and educate her so she never compromises on her beliefs. I would also encourage her to complete studies as backup in case singing does not work out. Singer just does not imply Bollywood/Lollywood/glamour world. There are many genres of singing from folk, ghazal, devotional, naats, jazz, opera etc. Not all genres require photo-shoots and minimal clothes. Some people can reach more audience with their voice for which they have talent than become an average doctor/engineer of which there are many. I don’t think singers like Lata, Noor Jehan, Asha Bhosle and even younger ones like Shreya Ghosal dress minimally to get audience etc If things have changed now shouldn’t the culture and audiences change, why should a young girl’s dream of singing worldwide be affected. Look at Nazia Hassan she made a big impact in subcontinent and worldwide. India today in a 90s edition mentioned her as top 50 people worldwide to have an impact and change face of India. All the money raised from her music was used to help social causes such as underorivileged women and children. She became active part of Battle against narcotics, voice of women and National Youth council of Pakistan. along with a singer she was a lawyer and worked for the UN security council and also for children as part of her role in UN. She also was important in campaign against drugs called Nasha na karna. She has many fans across globe from subcontinent, Europe, US to middle east. If someone wants to they can sing and stay away from glitzy, glamour world. Not everyone falls prey to it.
Nazia Hassan was in 1980s, times have changed now. “If someone wants to they can sing and stay away from glitzy, glamour world. Not everyone falls prey to it.” That’s what everyone says.