Published 14:09 IST, November 1st 2019
Ranu Mondal goes viral yet again, sings hit song from 1995 film. Watch
Ranu Mondal who became a viral online sensation after singing Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai at the Ranaghat Railway Station in Kolkata has been trending all week
Ranu Mondal who became a viral online sensation after singing Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai at the Ranaghat Railway Station in Kolkata has been trending all week, thinking why? Well, because when she appeared at a reality show called Comedy Stars, she performed the hit song from 1995 film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge called Tujhe Dekha Toh Yeh Jaana Sanam. In the video, the viral sensation can be seen singing a soulful rendition of the song, and in the background-hosts & audiences can be seen cheering!
Ranu Mondal's soulful singing:
59-year-old Ranu Mondal who reportedly used to sing outside Kolkata railway station became an overnight sensation after her soulful rendition of Lata Mangeshkar's classic number 'Ek pyaar ka nagma hai' went viral on the internet. Her melodious voice was widely appreciated by the audience and was shared widely across social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter.
Biopic underway:
As per news reports, a biopic on online sensation Ranu Mondal is in the works and she will be portrayed on screen by the National Award-winning Bengali actress Sudipta Chakraborty who has been offered the role. Confirming the same, Sudipta stated that she has been offered the film and is yet to receive the script. The film is directed by a Journalist-turned-independent writer and is said to be titled as 'Platform singer Ranu Mondal'. Further, it will revolve around the singer's journey from Ranaghat railway station in West Bengal to Bollywood.
Ranu Mondal's journey:
Ranu Mondal's video was shared on a Facebook page called 'BarpetaTown The place of peace' on July 28. The video has collected over four million till now. Music composer-actor Himesh Reshammiya has recorded a song titled "Teri Meri Kahani" with Mondal. He revealed that the song will feature in his upcoming film "Happy Hardy and Heer". "All your our dreams can come true if we have the courage to peruse them. A positive attitude can really make dreams come true. Thanks for all your love and support," the composer-singer captioned the video shot during his recording session with Ranu. "Happy Hardy and Heer" is produced by EYKA Films and HR Musik Limited.
Updated 14:23 IST, November 1st 2019