Happy Birthday Monali Thakur: 5 Best Songs of the Singer | WATCH – News18

Monali Thakur, hailing from a well-known Bengali musical family, was immersed in the world of music from a young age. Her father, Shakti Thakur, played a significant role in shaping her musical journey. Beginning her training in Indian classical music at an early stage, Monali developed a deep understanding of its intricacies. Following in her father’s footsteps, her sister Mehuli Thakur also ventured into the Bengali music industry.

Monali entered the Hindi music industry through her appearance on the singing reality show Indian Idol 2. Although she didn’t win the competition, she quickly made her debut as a playback singer in Bollywood with the song Zara Zara Touch Me from the movie Race, which featured Katrina Kaif. This song became an immediate success and provided Monali with the much-needed breakthrough. She also lent her voice to the song Khwaab Dekhe in the same film.

Monali’s talents extend beyond music, as she has also made appearances in numerous Bengali films. Additionally, she had a role in director Nagesh Kukunoor’s Lakshmi. Monali recently got married to Swedish restaurateur Maik Richter, who even appeared alongside her in the music video for the song Dil Ka Fitoor.

As Monali celebrates her 38th birthday today, let’s take a look at some of the best songs of the talented singer.

Moh Moh Ke Dhaage

A notable high point in Monali’s career was the chart-topping Moh Moh Ke Dhaage from the movie Dum Laga Ke Haisha. This song not only marked a significant milestone as it earned her the prestigious National Award for playback singing but also remains one of her most cherished and outstanding musical achievements to date.

Chham Chham

Monali’s vocals beautifully enhance the portrayal of rain on the screen, harmonizing perfectly with Shraddha Kapoor’s dance moves. She collaborated with Meet Bros to make this masterpiece. Notably, this song has more than 1.1 billion views on T-Series YouTube channel. This song is from the film Baaghi that stars Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles.

Sawaar loon

She has graced us with some of the most enchanting tunes in recent memory. A standout among these is Sawaar Loon from the 2013 film Lootera. This song beautifully encapsulated the romantic journey between the film’s protagonists, Sonakshi Sinha and Ranveer Singh, seamlessly capturing the essence of the 1960s era in which the movie was set.

Anjaana Anjaani

Featuring Ranbir kapoor, Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles, this song is crooned by Monali Thakur and Nikhil D’Souza. While the music is composed by Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani, the lyrics are given by Irshad Kamil and Kausar Munir.

Badri Ki Dulhania

If you’re seeking inspiration to hit the dance floor, the lively title track of Badrinath Ki Dulhania is made for you. Its infectious energy will have you grooving in no time. Alongside Monali Thakur, Dev Negi, Neha Kakkar, Ikka also gave their melodious voices. On the other hand, the lyrics are penned by Shabbir Ahmed.