Biography: Monica Dogra is an Indian singer and actress. She is one half of the Mumbai-based electro rock duo Shaa'ir and Func, and has recently acted in the Bollywood film Dhobi Ghat. She is the daughter of Kashmiri immigrants. Dogra grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and attended Oakleigh Elementary School, Montessori, Dulaney High School, and NYU. She attended NYU from 2000–2004, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Music.