Meena Rana Explained

Meena Rana
Birth Place:Delhi
Occupation:Singer,Folk Singer
Genre:Folk, Uttarakhandi
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:1996–present

Meena Rana is an Indian Uttarakhandi singer. She has released many Garhwali and Kumaoni music albums.[1] [2] [3] Meena Rana[4] is a celebrated Uttarakhandi singer, renowned for her melodious voice and extensive contribution to the regional music of Uttarakhand. Born on May 24, 1975, in Delhi, she has become a prominent figure in the folk music scene, especially known for her songs in the Kumauni and Garhwali languages. Often hailed as the 'Lata Mangeshkar of Uttarakhand,' Meena Rana's career began with her debut in the Garhwali film "Nauni Pichhadi Nauni" in 1992, where she lent her voice to three songs. With no formal training in her early years, she honed her craft through sheer passion and dedication, leading to a prolific output of over 500 songs in various languages, including Hindi and Ladakhi. Her achievements have been recognized with multiple awards, such as the Young Uttarakhand Cine Award for Best Singer Female, which she won for her song "Palya Gaun Ka Mohana" in 2010, among others. Her journey from a young talent at the Akashvani Club in Mussoorie to a revered artist is a testament to her enduring talent and love for music.

Albums

Utarakhandi albums :
Utarakhandi Garhwali albums

Utarakhandi Garhwali songs

Awards

Young Uttarakhand Cine Award

Year Category Song-Album Won/Nominated
2010Best Singer Female Palya Gaun Ka Mohana (Mohana) Won[7]
2011Best Singer Female Hit O Bhina (Tu Meri Nasib) Nominated[8]
2011Best Singer Female Au Bulanu Yo Pahara (Din Jawani Char) Won[9]
2012Best Lyrist Ham Uttarakhandi Chha (Chandra) Nominated[10]
2012Best Singer Female Ham Uttarakhandi Chha (Chandra) Won[11]
2013Best Singer Female Ai Ja Re Dagadya (Negi Ki Cheli) Nominated*[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Music in Uttaranchal - Garhwali and Kumaoni Uttarakhand Pahari Music . Euttaranchal.com . 2012-07-29 . 2 October 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151002035349/http://www.euttaranchal.com/uttaranchal/music_cinema/music_uttaranchal.php . dead .
  2. Web site: 2022-05-14 . Meena Rana उम्र, पति, परिवार, Children, Biography in Hindi - बायोग्राफी . 2022-05-14 . News Hindustan . en-US.
  3. Book: Fiol, Stefan . Recasting Folk in the Himalayas: Indian Music, Media, and Social Mobility . 2017-09-11 . University of Illinois Press . 978-0-252-09978-6 . en.
  4. Book: Negga . Delombera . Language Policy, Ideology and Educational Practices in a Globalised World: Selected papers from the PLIDAM 2014 Conference on "Policy and ideology in language teaching and learning: actors and discourses" . Szirmai . Monika . Chan . Daniel . 2017 . Archives contemporaines . 978-2-8130-0277-8 . en.
  5. Web site: Gajendra Rana. 2021-05-14. www.aboututtarakhand.com.
  6. Web site: Manglesh Dangwal Songs: Listen Manglesh Dangwal Hit Songs on Gaana.com. 2021-05-14. Gaana.com.
  7. Web site: Young Uttarakhand Cine Award 2010. yucineawards.com. 2013-09-08. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131213041653/http://www.yucineawards.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1284&Itemid=735. 13 December 2013. dmy-all.
  8. Web site: Young Uttarakhand Cine Award 2011. yucineawards.com. 2013-09-08. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131213041742/http://www.yucineawards.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1287&Itemid=768. 13 December 2013. dmy-all.
  9. Web site: Young Uttarakhand Cine Award 2011. yucineawards.com. 2013-09-08. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131213041645/http://www.yucineawards.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1325&Itemid=814. 13 December 2013. dmy-all.
  10. Web site: Young Uttarakhand Cine Award 2012. yucineawards.com. 2013-09-08. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131213040823/http://www.yucineawards.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1347&Itemid=822. 13 December 2013. dmy-all.
  11. Web site: Young Uttarakhand Cine Award 2012. yucineawards.com. 2013-09-08. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131213041745/http://www.yucineawards.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348&Itemid=823. 13 December 2013. dmy-all.
  12. Web site: Young Uttarakhand Cine Award 2013 . yucineawards.com . 2013-09-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131213041650/http://www.yucineawards.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1354:-2013-&catid=108:latestnews . 13 December 2013 . dead .

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