Latest News about Monali Thakur
14/07/2026
Monali Thakur shared a video of a dramatic incident from her trip to Zurich Airport where she climbed into a garbage bin to retrieve her lost diamond ring. Strangers helped her open the bin, allowing her to safely recover the ring.
01/06/2026
Monali Thakur released three independent songs in a single day as part of her new EP titled 'Butterflies'. The EP features the tracks 'Nai Milna Ve', 'Piya/I Wanna', and 'Butterflies', marking a new benchmark for her creative control over her music.
15/05/2026
National Award-winning singer Monali Thakur announced her upcoming personal song 'Ek Baar Phir' with a heartfelt poster. The track centers on themes of love and hope, channeling her recent life experiences into a deeply moving musical offering.
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Bio/Wiki
| Monali Thakur is an Indian playback singer and film actress. | |
| She was born on 3 November 1985 in Kolkata, India. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 1" (155 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | The Future Foundation School (TFFS), Kolkata |
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| College/University | St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata |
| Educational Qualification | B. A. in English Honours |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Travelling and Partying |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Maik Richter (Restaurateur) |
| Marriage Date | Year 2017 |
Family
| Father | Shakti Thakur (Bengali Singer) |
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| Mother | Mehuli Thakur (died on 17 May 2024) |
| Siblings | Mehuli Thakur, Elder (Singer) |
| Spouse | Maik Richter |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Monali Thakur is a prominent singer from India. | |
| 2. She was born into a Hindu Bengali family. | |
| 3. Her first song recording was at the age of 6. | |
| 4. Monali received training in Hindustani classical music from Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty and Late Pandit Jagdish Prasad. | |
| 5. She has also trained in Bharatanatyam, Hip-hop, and Salsa dance styles. | |
| 6. At 14, she won the Best Playback Singer award at the Anandalok Awards for the Bengali series, Sri Ramkrishna. | |
| 7. Monali was a contestant on 'Indian Idol 2' in 2005, finishing in ninth place. | |
| 8. Her Bollywood hits include songs like 'Tu Mohabbat Hai' from Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya (2012) and 'Moh Moh Ke Dhaage' from Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015). | |
| 9. She has judged singing reality shows like 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla' (2009-2011) and 'Rising Star India 2' (2018). | |
| 10. Monali Thakur appeared in the Bollywood movie 'PK' (2014). | |
| 11. She is fond of animals and has a pet dog. |