What is a playback singer?
Q: What is a playback singer?
A: It is a singer who records songs for use in movies, but the actual singer does not appear on screen.
Q: What is the process involved in using a playback singer in movies?
A: The playback singer records the songs for the movie soundtrack, which the actors or actresses lip-sync on camera.
Q: Which region is particularly known for using the technique of playback singing in movies?
A: South Asian movies produced in the Indian subcontinent are particularly known for using the technique of playback singing in movies.
Q: How many songs do Indian and Pakistani movies typically include?
A: Indian and Pakistani movies typically include six or seven songs.
Q: What is the status of popular playback singers in India?
A: Popular playback singers in India enjoy the same status as popular actors.
Q: What is the initial training background of most playback singers?
A: Most of the playback singers are initially trained in classical music.
Q: Name two influential playback singers in South Asia.
A: Mohammed Rafi and Ahmed Rushdi are regarded as two of the most influential playback singers in South Asia.
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