01 October,2021 06:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ranu Mondal Picture Courtesy: Yogen Shah
Remember Ranu Mondal? Her soulful rendition of 'Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai' from 'Shor (1972)', at a railway station in West Bengal made her an overnight sensation. After that video went viral, Himesh Reshammiya got her on board for his film Happy Hardy and Heer. The track Teri Meri Kahani from this movie broke the internet.
Now, Mondal has recreated her the Sinhala song Manike Mage Hithe and Internet users were quick enough to criticise the singer for her voice, calling it a disaster. A user on Instagram posted the video; have a look right here:
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One user wrote- "Bring some cotton please, my ears are bleeding." Another one stated, "Please don't spoil the original version." And another one wrote- "Disaster." Someone even called her Dhinchak Pooja.
In case you didn't know, a biopic is on Ranu Mondal's inspiring journey is in the works. According to IANS, journalist-turned-independent filmmaker Hrishikesh Mondal is set to direct the film, titled 'Platform Singer Ranu Mondal', which will chronicle the singer's journey from Ranaghat railway station in West Bengal to Bollywood.
National Award-winning Bengali actress Sudipta Chakraborty has been offered the role of Ranu Mondal in a biopic. The actress told IANS, "Yes, I have been offered the film. However, I am yet to receive a script. I will decide if I want to play the character only after reading the script."
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