She is working on just one project,
a serial called A.D.A. that is aired on Sahara One.
Bombay, April 08, 2005
NRI Press
Meet India Waves Youth Wing President
& Star Talent Dipika Parmar. She is the first
American of Indian Heritage making waves in Bollywood
Modeling. Dipika is modeling for Brand names Dabur
Hair Oil, Bank of India, Wagh Bakhri Tea, Rexona Deodorant
etc. She is working with popular Directors Raj Hirani
(Munnabhai MBBS), Ken Ghosh (Fida). She has been signed
up for TV Serial A.D.A. (Acting, Dancing Academy).
She is currently considering couple of Movie offers
& Music Videos. Dipika is a graduate from a popular
Bollywood Acting School. She is breaking all barriers
in Bollywood. Though born and brought up in California
she has developed excellent language skills in Hindi
& Gujrati. "I love my heritage and firmly
believe in Indian Cultural values," observes
Dipika.
Dipika did her intern with India Waves TV & Radio.
She started as a Youth anchor in her early teens.
She has a niche for Entertainment Segments. She is
best known for hosting Top 10 Bollywood Hits. Her
adorable looks compliments her cool style. She is
a trend setter for Youth in hosting Top 10. She has
interviewed several Bollywood Celebrities. She is
the pioneer in covering Youth Events for Indian Broadcast
Media in USA. Dipika has extensive experience in Modeling.
Dipika is a Graduate of California State University,
Hayward, California. She joined India Waves TV when
she was a little kid. She has won several Talent Competitions
& has been runner up in Beauty Pageants in USA.
Dipika is the recipient of IW Outstanding Youth Award
& several other Youth Recognitions. Dipika is
the inspiration behind India Waves Youth Wing Founded
by TV Personality Lakshmi Baweja.
Dipika is a role Model inspiring Youth. Dipika is
also considering an offer to Star in a movie to be
produced in USA. "I am blessed with all the opportunities"
admits Dipika "Though there are Offers for Movies
& Music Videos I am looking for valued script,
'she adds. " Stay focused and that is the key
word" that is her advice to budding talents.
Stay tuned to India Waves for updates on Star Talent
Dipika.
Model
Model for Javed Habib's Hair and Beauty Salon - L'Oreal
Color (One, Two); Feb. 2005 – India
Print Ad for The Economic Times; Feb. 2005 –
India
Ad Film for Dabur Hair Oil; Nov. 2004 – India
Model for Atul Ltd. Annual Calendar (February, August)
– India
Ad Film for Wagh Bakri Tea; Oct. 2004 – India
Ad Film for Rexona Deodorant, Opticus; Sept. 2004
– India
Print Ad for Dagmar Indian Jewelry – India
Model for Bombay Sari (Retail Outlet) – California,
USA
Ad Film for Insurance – California, USA
Ad Film for Dhanraj Inc. (Indian Goods Import/Export
Company) – California, USA
Model for Cover Page of Diwali issue, Desi Magazine;
Oct. 1997 – Toronto, Canada
Television
Ken Ghosh’s A.D.A (Acting Dance Academy)
VJ for India Waves TV; 1995-2004 – California,
USA
India Waves TV is a popular weekly South Asian TV
program serving over 500,000 viewers in Northern California.
(www.indiawavesmedia.com)
Conduct interviews, Top 10 Segment, Co-host segments
on Youth, Cultural Events
Acting in TV promos for events as well as Ad Commercials
for clients
President of India Waves Youth Wing with goals to
develop leadership, imbibe cultural values and to
explore recognition in media, academic talent in performing
arts
Dance
Dancing since childhood, experience in choreography
and stage performances
Basic training in Kathak & Bharatanatyam; classes
in Hip Hop, Jazz, Freestyle and Ballroom
Achievements in Dance:
C. C. F. Eight Annual Dance Competition 1999, 2nd
place in Sr. Film Group Category
Eight Festival of India Dance Competition 2000, 1st
place in the Sr. Film Group Category
C. C. F. Ninth Annual Dance Competition 2000, 1st
place in the Solo Category
India Waves Dance Competition 2000, 1st place in the
Group Category
Educational / Acting
Background
Abhinay Shala – An acting and diction course
by Veena Mehta (from NSD); study of four main parts
of acting:
Vachik (voice & speech)
Angik (physical)
Satvik (emotional)
Aharya (makeup & costumes)
Classes Taken at Academy of Art, San Francisco:
Introduction to Acting - Study of fundamental techniques
necessary for performances.
Introduction to Improvisation - Basic characterization
and cold reading techniques.
Movement - Basic training for body language and expression
through mind-body techniques.
Acting on Camera - Develop on-camera acting skills
and introduction to techniques, perspectives and theories
unique to performing behind the camera.
Beauty Pageant
Runner up as Miss Southern California India 2001
Runner up as Miss India West Coast 2001
