Singer Monali Thakur recovering in Mumbai after falling ill during stage show in West Bengal
Kolkata, Jan 23 (PTI): Popular Bollywood singer Monali Thakur, known for her song ‘Moh moh ke dhaage’ from ‘Dam laga ke haisha’, who fell ill during a live performance in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district on January 21, is now stable and recovering in Mumbai, a source close to her said on Thursday.
Monali felt unwell during her performance at Dinhata Festival, forcing her to stop while singing but didn't need hospitalisation, the source clarified.
She apologised to the audience before halting the show, saying, "I am not feeling well now. But as I promised the organisers, I came and performed for as long as I could. You have been so supportive and energetic. I am sorry."
Monali was taken to a hospital but not admitted there and she returned to Mumbai on January 22. She is now "absolutely okay," according to the source.
Her other hit film songs include ‘Sawar Loon’ from the film Lootera, ‘Nachlay Nachlay’ from ‘Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke’ and ‘Hip Hop Pammi’ from ‘Ramaiya Vastavaiya’.
In a statement, Monali said, "I truly appreciate all the love and concern but I want to make it clear that I am not dealing with any breathing issue and I was not admitted to any hospital."
"I was feeling unwell recently due to not getting enough time to recover from a viral infection/flu causing it to relapse and cause a slightly severe sinus and migraine discomfort and pain in flights. That's all there is to it," she said in the statement on Thursday evening.
"I am now back in Mumbai, getting treatment, resting and recovering. I will be absolutely fine in no time," she asserted.
This incident comes after the tragic death of singer KK on May 31, 2022, following a live performance in Kolkata. KK had complained of uneasiness after the show and was declared dead upon arrival at a hospital.
Monali, who is also an actress, made her Bollywood debut with Nagesh Kukunoor's 2014 film 'Lakshmi'. She was seen in a guest appearance as a Kashmiri girl in 'PK' (2014). Thakur has also a played a cameo role in 'Secret Superstar' (2017).
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
