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Who was the first Indian folk artist to walk the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival?
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Answer: Option C — Mame Khan
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Mame Khan, a folk singer from Rajasthan, walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in France in May 2022, as part of the official Indian delegation. He is regarded as the first Indian folk artist to do so. India was the "Country of Honour" at the Cannes Film Market (Marché du Film) that year, which marked 75 years of India-France diplomatic relations.
Mame Khan was born in 1979 in the village of Satto, in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, into the Manganiar community. The Manganiars are a community of hereditary folk musicians of the Thar desert, who have performed for centuries for their patrons, especially the Rajput families of western Rajasthan, at births, weddings and other occasions. Their music is passed down orally from generation to generation and includes songs about love, history, nature, Sufi devotion and the deeds of their patrons. Mame Khan learnt music from his father, Ustad Rana Khan, a well-known Manganiar singer. He is known for his powerful voice and his ability to combine traditional Manganiar music with modern styles. He has sung for Hindi films such as "Luck by Chance" and "Mirzya", and he has performed at major festivals around the world. Other well-known Manganiar artists include Sarwar Khan, Sartaj Khan and Swaroop Khan.
Why not the other options?
- ✗Gulabo Sapera is a famous Kalbelia dancer from Rajasthan who received the Padma Shri in 2016.
- ✗Teejan Bai is a famous Pandwani singer from Chhattisgarh who received the Padma Vibhushan in 2019.
- ✗Lakha Khan is a famous Sindhi sarangi player from Rajasthan who received the Padma Shri in 2021.
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