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Ranu Mondal | |
|---|---|
| Born | Krishnanagar, Nadia, West Bengal, India |
| Occupation(s) | Playback singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Ranu Maria Mondal is an Indian playback singer. She is best known for singing "Teri Meri Kahani" with Himesh Reshammiya.[1][2] The song was used in the Hindi musical film Happy Hardy and Heer (2020).[3][4][5]
Career and Achievements[edit | edit source]
A viral video showed a woman singing at a railway station. She was later identified as a poor woman from West Bengal.[6][7] She became known as the “station singer” after the video spread widely on social media.[8] The video brought public attention to her life and talent, highlighting her situation and background in a simple and factual manner.
Following an invitation from Himesh, she traveled to Mumbai. At the time, Himesh was a judge on the singing reality show Indian Idol 11. Her appearance on the show provided her first experience with the entertainment industry's spotlight. She subsequently collaborated with Himesh on several recordings, including songs for the films Happy Hardy And Heer ("Teri Meri Kahani"), Ashiqui Mein Teri 2.0, and "Aadat," among others. She also partnered with Bangladeshi artist Hero Alom.[6]
Ranu Mondal's fame rapidly faded after her viral rise. She returned to Ranaghat, now living in a dilapidated home with trash-filled rooms. Dependent on neighbors for food and bills due to deteriorating mental health, she survives on donations—a stark reminder that fame is fleeting.
Controversy[edit | edit source]
In November 2019, Mondal was seen behaving rudely with a fan who wanted to take a selfie with her. In a viral video, a woman seems very interested in taking a selfie during an event. Mondal arrogantly taps the woman’s shoulder in return, asking her "Kya Hai Yeh?" (What is this?).[9]
Discography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Song | Composer | Lyricist | Co-singer | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Single | "Ek Pyaar Ka Naghma Hai"[10] | Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Santosh Anand | Solo | Hindi |
| 2020 | Happy Hardy and Heer[11] | "Teri Meri Kahani" | Himesh Reshammiya | Shabbir Ahamed | Himesh Reshammiya | Hindi |
| "Teri Meri Kahani" (remix) | ||||||
| "Keh Rahi Hai Naazdeekiyaan" | Himesh Reshammiya, Udit Narayan, Ranu Mondal, Payal Dev, Sameer Khan | |||||
| "Aashiqui Mein Teri 2.0" | Sameer, Himesh Reshammiya | Himesh Reshammiya | ||||
| "Aadat" | Sonia Kapoor | Himesh Reshammiya, Asees Kaur, Rabbi Shergill | ||||
| 2022 | Single | "Tumi Chhara Ami" | – | – | Hero Alom | Bengali |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Trending Desk (5 December 2020). "Remember Ranu Mondal Whose Singing Video Went Viral on Internet? She's All Set to Return to Stage Once Again". India News, Breaking News | India.com. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- ↑ "The Rise and Fall of Ranu Mondal - The Overnight Internet Star". News18. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- ↑ "Social media sensation Ranu Mondal records song with Himesh Reshammiya". The Hindu. 24 August 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- ↑ Kundu, Indrajit (9 August 2019). "Ranu Mondal from Ranaghat went viral for Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai. She just got a call from music reality show". India Today. Kolkata. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
- ↑ "Ranu Mondal: Will always be Lata Mangeshkar's junior". The Indian Express. 15 September 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Cardozo, Cannio (8 February 2024). All I have is You: life with others!. WestBow Press. ISBN 979-8-3850-1737-9.
- ↑ Dutta, Madhumita; Datta, Soumya Narayan (30 August 2021). URVASIE: From Mythological To Postmodern Reflections. Cognition Publications. ISBN 978-93-92205-01-9.
- ↑ Sangwan, Dr Amit. Social Media In Society And Culture: Perspective For Mass Communication And Journalism. The Readers Paradise.
- ↑ "The Rise and Fall of Ranu Mondal - The Overnight Internet Star". News18. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ↑ Ghosh, Raya (8 February 2026). "What happened to Ranu Mondal after her overnight rise to fame?". India Today. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Himesh Reshammiya's discovery Ranu Mondal, who once won hearts with her Lata Mangeshkar renditions, now lives in a dirty home with no food". The Times of India. 15 October 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
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