Monali Thakur needs no introduction. She shines as one of the most sought-after voices in Indian music. A true musical sensation, she continues to captivate audiences with her soulful melodies and enduring charm. She recently mesmerized everyone during her US tour, transporting audiences back to the soul-stirring era of the ’90s. While she has delivered many remarkable songs, Moh Moh Ke Dhaage from the film Dum Laga Ke Haisha holds a special place, as it earned her a National Award. But did you know the song was a promise made to her by none other than composer Anu Malik?
When Monali was in her reality show days, Anu Mallik, who was one of the judges on Indian Idol, promised Monali that he will give her a chance to sing for his next. But Anu himself took a long break. However, when he signed Yash Raj Films’ romantic comedy-drama Dum Laga Ke Haisha, he fulfilled his promise and roped in Monali to sing a song called ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ for him, and the rest is history.
When asked about the same, Monali shared, “It doesn’t happen often that in the world of EDMs and Hip Hop Bollywood numbers that one gets a chance to sing evergreen rich Indian melody…hence I can’t thank Anu Ji enough to trust me as a singer with this beautiful song ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’, thus keeping a promise he made years back to me in a reality show where I was just a contestant.“
Moh Moh Ke Dhaage is popular amongst all age groups of the audience for its mature, minimalist, and deeply emotional composition. The tune is soft, soothing, and hauntingly beautiful, and Monali’s voice brings innocence and purity to the track with her controlled, ethereal singing.
Monali Thakur is a supremely talented playback singer who has lent her voice to numerous songs in multiple languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Kannada.
