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  1. edtimes.in › why-did-rock-music-icon-freddie-mercury-hide-his-indian-parsiWhy Did Rock Music Icon, Freddie Mercury, Hide His Indian-Parsi...

    Oct 4, 2021 · The legendary lead singer of the rock band Queen – Freddie Mercury is originally British but he was born to Parsi-Indian parents in Zanzibar, an island off the coast of Tanzania. His original name is Farrokh Bulsara.

  2. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Freddie_MercuryFreddie Mercury - Wikipedia

    Regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four- octave vocal range. Mercury defied the conventions of a rock frontman with his theatrical style, influencing the artistic direction of Queen.

  3. www.indiatoday.in › lifestyle › music5 things you didn't know about Freddie Mercury's Indian connect

    Sep 5, 2016 · Born on September 5, 1946 today marks the 70th birth anniversary of the Bohemian Rhapsody singer who didn't just add melodies to the world but ensured that his name remains synonymous with flamboyance till eternity.

  4. www.bbc.com › culture › articleWho was the real Freddie Mercury? - BBC

    Oct 11, 2019 · In 1946, he was born Farrokh Bulsara to Indian Parsi parents on the island of Zanzibar, then a British protectorate and now part of Tanzania. He attended British-style boarding schools in...

  5. www.bbc.com › news › avFarrokh Bulsara: The Indian heritage of Freddie Mercury - BBC

    Oct 24, 2018 · The band's front man Freddie Mercury, whose birth name was Farrokh Bulsara, came from a Parsi family, and members of the community can't wait to see him brought back to life on screen.

  6. www.britannica.com › biography › Freddie-MercuryFreddie Mercury | Biography, Parents, Songs, & Facts

    Jun 16, 2024 · Freddie Mercury was the charismatic front man of Queen who captivated audiences with his extraordinary vocal range and showmanship, leaving an enduring legacy in rock music.

  7. www.bbc.co.uk › news › avFarrokh Bulsara: The Indian heritage of Freddie Mercury

    Oct 24, 2018 · The band's front man Freddie Mercury, whose birth name was Farrokh Bulsara, came from a Parsi family, and members of the community can't wait to see him brought back to life on screen.

  8. qz.com › india › 1450362Bohemian Rhapsody: Freddie Mercury's Parsi, Zoroastrian origin -...

    Nov 5, 2018 · It might come as a surprise to some that Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara. He came from a Parsi family that had roots in India and he was a Zoroastrian by faith. In the world religion...

  9. www.gqindia.com › content › who-was-freddie-mercury-from-bohemian-rhapsody-movieBohemian Rhapsody: Who was Freddie Mercury & what is his deep ...

    Nov 13, 2018 · Everything you need to know about Freddie Mercury and his India connection. Find out all about Freddie Mercury from Bohemian Rhapsody movie.

  10. www.bbc.com › news › entertainment-arts-45974932Freddie Mercury's Indian roots - BBC

    Freddie Mercury's Indian roots Why a small religious group in Britain celebrates the legendary singer. This video has been optimised for mobile viewing on the BBC News app.