Monali Thakur

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Monali Thakur (born November 3, 1985 in Kolkata, India) is a singer who rose to popularity around the world after placing ninth in Indian Idol 2, the Indian version of Pop Idol. She was never in the Bottom 3 until her elimination.

Contents 1 Biography 2 Indian Idol 2 performances 3 Discography 4 External links

[edit] Biography

Like many contestants in Indian Idol 2, Monali Thakur comes from a musical family. Monali's father Shakti Thakur is a professional singer and actor in Bengali film industry, and her sister Mehuli Thakur-Goswami is also a playback singer in Bengal.

Monali started training in classical music under Pandit Jagdish Prasad in Kolkata.She had primarily begun her training under Pt.Ajoy Chakroborty but had to discontinue due to personal conflicts.

Monali did her schooling from the Future Foundation School and after getting excellent marks in Isc(10+2) joined St. Xaviers' college,Kolkata with honours in Physics but very soon changed over to English Honors as it became difficult for her to handle her studies along with her career in music.Ultimately she left the course to focus on her career as a siger/actor. Monali has represented her school and college at several inter-collegiate competitions and has won laurels at various levels. Besides being a good singer, Monali is also a very good dacer and an actor.She had participated in various dance contests and acted in a number of plays at the school level.

A big fan of Céline Dion, Monali aims at being an international pop icon and considers Indian Idol as the stepping stone towards her ultimate goal. On the Indian side, Monali loves Asha Bhosle and Sonu Nigam for their graceful presentation and style.

Monali loves to have junk food and considers her dog Suji as her best and only friend and her biggest fan. In her spare time, she loves reading and is also fond of surfing the internet. If for some reason she doesn't pursue singing as a full time career, Monali says she would continue to be associated with music by becoming a music tutor.

Monali's favourite songs are many. They include: "Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum" by Lata Mangeshkar; "Baharon Phool Barsao" by Mohammad Rafi; "My Heart Will Go On" & "Because You Loved Me" by Céline Dion; "Goodbye" by Air Supply & "Mera Kuch Samaan" by Asha Bhosle.

[edit] Indian Idol 2 performances

Top 28: O Mere Sona Re Sona by Asha Bhosle
Top 12: Sandesey Aatey Hain by Sonu Nigam
Top 10: Yaar Bina Chain Kahaan (Rmx) by Saheb
Top 9: Piya Tose Naina Lagey by Lata Mangeshkar

[edit] Discography

• Woh Pehli Baar album - sang group number and then solo Yaar Bina Chain Kaha Re
• Sang a line, "Gale Se Sureela Lage, Mujhe To Rangeela Lage" in a song to Preity Zinta's mother in the movie Jaan-e-man
• Monali has sung a song "Zara Zara Touche Me" for the upcoming 2008 movie, Race (film), directed by Abbas Mustan. The music has been directed by Pritam.
• Monali has sung another song "Sexy Lady" for the movie [RACE]. The song will be included soon in the new stock of album.

[edit] External links

• Official Indian Idol profile