Mumbai, Oct 20 (NationPress) Playback singer Monali Thakur, renowned for her hits such as ‘Sawaar Lun’, ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’, and ‘Tu Nazm Nazm Sa’, is fervently praying to Goddess Lakshmi to bestow abundance upon every individual.

The talented artist shared with IANS, “As the festival of lights approaches, it fills my heart with cherished memories and immense joy each year. I hope this Diwali brings you profound happiness, prosperity, success, sweetness, and delight.”

She added, “I pray that Maa Laxmi blesses everyone with abundance in every facet of their lives. Let’s celebrate this Diwali with our loved ones while ensuring a safe and eco-friendly celebration, without causing harm to anyone.”

Monali is celebrated as one of India’s most versatile and emotive playback singers, recognized for her unique ability to blend innocence, emotion, and technical skill. Her musical journey began with Hindustani classical training under her father, Shakti Thakur. She first garnered national acclaim through the reality show ‘Indian Idol 2’, where her distinctive voice and charm captivated audiences, despite not winning.

Her breakthrough in Bollywood occurred with the captivating ‘Zara Zara Touch Me’, highlighting her youthful exuberance. However, she truly carved her artistic niche with ‘Sawaar Lun’ from the film ‘Lootera’, followed by the iconic ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ from ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’, which earned her a National Film Award. Renowned for her seamless transitions between playful and soulful melodies, she continued to deliver popular tracks like ‘Badri Ki Dulhania’ and ‘Love Me Thoda Aur’.

In addition to playback singing, Monali has explored independent music with singles such as ‘Tamanna’ and ‘O Re Chhori’ featured on MTV Coke Studio. Her warm, melodic voice, combined with her classical roots, solidifies her status as one of the most cherished voices in contemporary Indian music.