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Prince of Garba and Bollywood Actor in South Florida
Parth Oza, a Prince of Traditional Garba, versatile bollywood actor/ singer, super talented, charming, energetic, handsome, electrifying performer is coming to South Florida. This will be the first and largest event of its kind in South Florida. Parth Oza has given his voice to various ads, films, documentaries, serials, and albums. He believes in spreading our Indian culture through music. Within a short time, Oza has performed more than 1,000 shows in India and abroad.
He has attained training in music from his father Sanjay Oza, a renowned playback singer/live show performer/music composer. He also learned music from eminent guru Pandit Shri Krishnakant Parikh, Niraj Parikh, and Aniket Khandekar. He is a powerful singer, a live show performer of bollywood songs, Garba raas, and semiclassical fusion. His mesmerizing persona has grown as a powerful vocalist and an electrifying live show performer.
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As an actor, he initiated his journey at the very tender age of 12 in a musical act that included both acting and singing. Gradually, his journey began. His smart roles in various plays made him a popular name regionally. He also aided various social movements in Gujarat as an artist performing in street plays and creating awareness amongst the masses.
After he received an M.B.B.S. degree and became a doctor, he explored diversified aspects of life, which made him enter into the field of research on music therapy. He explored this new subject with the help of the Medical Music Therapy Department at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.
He has won the GIFA award for Best Male Playback Singer for the title track of the film Divaswpana. He made his debut as a producer with the movie Vachan..I Promise. The movie was also selected for the International Gujarati Film Festival.
In a recent interview, he said, “I consider myself truly blessed that I am a Gujarati. I feel proud to take a slice of Gujarat’s music and culture during my various performances abroad. We Gujaratis have shown the world how to live honestly, fearlessly, and believe in ourselves.”
When he was chosen “Most Desirable Man on Television” by Ahmedabad Times, he said, ``It indeed came as a surprise that my work on the small screen was noticed and appreciated. I am thankful to Ahmedabad Times for this huge honor. It is an awesome feeling, and I feel proud and honored to represent Gujarati television, which is one of the biggest mediums of entertainment.”
When he was asked about the most desirable man and woman in the country, instantly he said, For me, Amitabh Bachchan is the most desirable man in India. Even at this age, his hard work and his professionalism remains unmatched. He is completely ageless. And Priyanka Chopra is yet another actor I feel has proved herself on the global stage. What makes her the most desirable woman according to me is that she is a multitasker. From working on various projects to producing films to her singing projects, she is one globetrotting star who has made an impact globally. And to be able to still look stunningly beautiful and give amazing performances is simply incredible.
Getting a bit personal, he was asked what qualities make a woman desirable to him. He was not ready for a personal question like this, so after a long pause, he replied, “I find someone who has great intellect, a definite goal in life and balances her family and professional life equally, desirable. Indeed a woman’s graceful persona is important, but more than that, the qualities I mentioned are equally important too.”
Parth Oza was born and raised in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and he is very much attached to his hometown. He thinks Ahmedabad has contributed a lot to his life — not just professionally, but personally as well! He feels whatever he has achieved today is because of this city and all those amazing people from the city who have supported and encouraged him throughout his journey so far.
Looking at the bigger picture, he summed up his journey by saying that, It has been interesting, and I feel I am blessed to have been given
so many good opportunities. Every time I explore a new medium, it is a learning process and that freshness in the journey makes me a better person. I love to challenge myself and look at implementing all my learnings in the right direction with a positive energy.
As a Bollywood — or should I say Dhollywood (movies made in Gujarat) — actor, Oza has acted in feature films like HUTUTUTU, Aavi Raman ni Rhutu, Pela Adhi Akshar, Backbenchers, and Midnights with Menka. As a playback singer for the films such as Gujjubhai the Great, Always Rahishu Saathe, Aapne To Che Bindaas, Devang, Pela Adhi Akshar, Boss have to Dhamaal, Love Ni Bhavai, Ishq no Rang, Gujarati Wedding in Goa, Bau Na Vichar and Armaan, Oza has given us many memorable songs.
His popular music CDs include Mukaam, Prem Bhina Sambandhm, Aavo to Ramiye Raas, and Khudaya, and most watched music video singles are “Khudaya,” “BEHNI, MARA BHOLA DIL NO,” “Banjaara,” “Channa mereya,” “Har kisi ko,” and “Bas Have.” The first ever and the largest of its kind, Parth Oza will dazzle you with his traditional garba, raas and bollywood music performance in South Florida on October 22, 2022, at Nova University.
Do not miss it!!