Kary Arora
| Kary Arora | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kary Arora |
| Born |
7 January 1977 Chandigarh, India |
| Origin | Delhi, India |
| Genres | Bollywood, Breakbeat, Funky house, Music score |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, Music Composer |
| Instruments | Turntable, Sampler |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels |
T-Series Power Play Records Tito's Records Moonlight Productions Spectral Records |
| Website |
www |
| Notable instruments | |
| Keyboard | |
Kary Arora (born 7 January 1977) known to be India’s first female DJ[1] Arora began DJing in 1997[2] and the 5th female music composer in Bollywood.[3] In India, where we talk about women empowerment almost everyday, some of the live examples there in society inspire us even more towards it, Kary Arora is a celebrated image in the society and empowered the women image in society.[4] She ventured into music composition, writing lyrics, rapping, grunge singing and made a mark in Indian Music and Film Industry.[5]
Early life and education
Kary Arora was born in Chandigarh, India on 7 January 1977.[6]
Her childhood was regular except she was very much inclined towards poetry, sketching, music and storytelling. She won a poetry contest at the age of 4, used to Sketch cartoons copying from newspaper and hated math badly.[5]
There were no profound Dj-ing schools back in India in 1997, so she joined Adersh sound and light company in Delhi as a sound labor/DJ for rupees 300 to understand digital connections of console. She taught herself Dj-ing in one year, while shifting jobs in Delhi. [7]
Her training for music and keyboards happened under Guru Ravi Prakash, grandson of late Shri Khemchand Prakash (who was the music composer of song Ayega anewala… of Lata Manageshker jee in movie Mahal),[5] provides her with a greater understanding of music-a highly unusual skill for a DJ. She studied Audio Engineering from SAE Institute, Chennai to improve her skills of songwriting.[8]
Musical career
As a DJ
She began Djing in 1997 as a freelance. Her first resident djing was in club Temptation in Delhi from 1999 to 2000, then joined Buzz- Delhi from 2001 to 2004, Flames in Le Meridian-Chennai in 2005, Buzz- Gurgaon, Delhi-NCR from 2006 to 2008 and till present she has been freelancing performing in clubs across the globe.[9]
As a songwriter
From Jingles to Bollywood Songs, she has made a mark in all parts of Indian music industry. She has successfully juggled between roles; be it a Singer, Composer, Music Director or an Audio Engineer. Kary is one of those rare breed of music directors who would walk a mile to record best suited tunes and come up with absolute wicked songs required to meet the demands of the script.[10]
In 2008 she composed her first single Funny Happy B'day to U for Meow Fm,[3] in 2009 composed a background score 48 Sec of Morning Melody for CNEB channel. Spectral Records released her two singles Sanware ki Dhun and De De Deedaar De in 2013.[11]
In 2013 She made her debut as music composer in Bollywood movie Satya 2 with her song Satya is Back Again[3]
In 2015 kary arora composed song Tinko ke Sahare in movie Angry Indian Goddesses.[12][13]
Awards and nominations
Limca Book of Records honored kary Arora as India's first woman DJ in 2014.[14] In her residency, Buzz has been awarded of Best Bar with dancing in 2007 and Best Bar of the town in 2008 by Times Nightlife of India.
Arora was featured in the documentary 360 Degree DJs, and was ranked as one of Delhi's top five DJs for two years.[15]
Discography
Soundtracks
| Title | Details | Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satya Is Back Again [3][16] |
|
15, oct 2013 | ||||
| Tinko Ke Sahare [13] |
|
16, nov 2015 | ||||
Remixes
| Title | Details | Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babuji Dheeray Chalna Remix[12] |
|
1, jan 2011 | ||||
| Do Lafzon Ki Hai Remix[12] |
|
22, April 2011 | ||||
| Ishq Mein Ruswa Remix [11] |
|
17, April 2012 | ||||
Jingles
| Title | Details | Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funny Happy B'day to U [3] |
|
April 2008 | ||||
Singles
| Title | Details | Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanware ki dhun me [11] |
|
12, April 2013 | ||||
| De De Deedaar De [11] |
|
17, April 2013 | ||||
Background scores
| Title | Details | Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Sec of Morning Melody |
|
May 2009 | ||||
References
- ↑ "Kary Arora – Leading the way on women empowerment | Utopeen". 2016-08-23. Retrieved 2016-09-30.
- ↑ "Women DJs spin magic on console". The Asian Age. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "'Angry Indian Goddesses' Composer Kary Arora Talks Film, Blasts Bollywood Sexism [INTERVIEW]". Mstarz. 2015-12-04. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
- ↑ "Kary Arora – Leading the way on women empowerment | Utopeen". 2016-08-23. Retrieved 2016-09-30.
- 1 2 3 "Kary Arora Composes Tinkon Ke Sahare… for New Film". A Journalist Reveals. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
- ↑ "Birthday wishes: Meet India's first female professional DJ Kary Arora". daily.bhaskar.com. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
- ↑ "DJ Kary Arora Inteview". www.justbollywood.in. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ↑ Mahaldar, Puja Raina (26 January 2012). "Six women who know how to get the party started". India Today. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ↑ "DJ Kary Arora At Liquids: Events in Hyderabad - fullhyd.com". events.fullhyderabad.com. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
- ↑
- 1 2 3 4 "Kary Arora On the Angry Indian Goddesses song 'Tinko Ke Sahare' - BollySpice.com". BollySpice.com. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
- 1 2 3 "Limelight". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
- 1 2 "'Angry Indian Goddesses' album is a mix of genres - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
- ↑
- ↑ Prince Frederick (21 March 2005). "Carry on, Kary". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ↑ "Satya 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Nitin Raikwar, Sanjeev Darshan, Shree-Isshq & Kary Arora on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
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