Impressionist: A performer whose act consists of imitating another person's voice and mannerisms.
Basically, an impressionist or mimicry artiste is an actor who acts and, more importantly, sounds like somebody else. How good the mimicry artiste is depends on the “vocal fidelity”, or how similar he sounds, to the subject being mimicked.
The best in the art of mimicry combines the imitation of behavior, gestures and characteristics together with the imitation of voice and manner of speaking. Artistes may mimic public figures such as politicians, actors, singers, animals, musical instruments, vehicles and even everyday objects!
Mimicry has always been of great entertainment value in cultures across the globe. There are even instances of mimicry in mythology, such as in the Ramayana when Rama pursued Maricha in the guise of a golden deer. Maricha imitated Rama's voice to attract Lakshmana. In the Mahabharata, Bhima utilized the art of mimicry to beguile and vanquish Keechaka the villain.
Among the greatest known artistes in the craft of mimicry is India’s Nerella Venu Madhav, popularly known as NV and often seen as the “Father of Indian Mimicry”.
Beginning his illustrious career at age 16 in 1948, he brought the art of mimicry throughout the world performing in various languages including English, Urdu, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. His impressions include celebrities, politicians, local dialects, etc and his students include popular ventriloquists Mimicry Srinivos and Harikishen.
As you can see, mimicry is no stranger to India’s entertainment and history. So when MyChennaiMobile.com brings the best of India’s mimic talents to Malaysia with an exclusive collection of true tones and caller tunes, you know it’s gonna be awesome.
Especially when the artistes are from India’s top ranking Tamil stand-up comedy show, Asatha Povathu Yaaru! You won’t need a television when you have these hilarious mimic artistes keeping you, your friends and your family entertained just from your own mobile phone.
Perhaps this exposure to the craft may contribute to fostering the local talents and industry in the art of mimicry. Perhaps one day, Malaysia may have its own internationally renowned mimicry artistes!
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