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Hometown: Ranaghat, West Bengal
Age: 62 Years
Profession: Singer
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ranu Maria Mondal |
| Other Name | Ranu Bobby |
| Nickname | Lata of Ranaghat |
| Profession | Singer |
| Famous For | Her rendition of Lata Mangeshkar 's song "Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai" |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Singing: 'Teri Meri Kahani' from the film "Happy Hardy and Heer" (2019) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 5 November 1960 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 62 Years |
| Birthplace | Krishnanagar, West Bengal check sources India Today |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Ranaghat, West Bengal |
| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Singing |
| Controversies | • In 2019, Ranu's daughter, Elizabeth Sathi Roy, claimed that Atindra and Tapan, the members of the Ranaghat’s Amra Shobai Shoitaan club are threatening her and not letting her meet her mother. She also said that the duo didn't even allow her to talk to her mother over the call. • In February 2023, a video went viral on social media in which she was seen insulting legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar following which netizens fiercely trolled her. In the video, she said, "Yeh jo gaana ga rahi, yeh toh koi Lata Fata ka nahi hai. This is not of Lata ji. The voice of the one I sang is also good. It was good, it is good." She then starts singing the song ‘Hai Agar Dushman’ from the 1977 film ‘Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahi;’ the song was sung by Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle . check sources Jansatta |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Not Known |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | • First Husband: Bablu Mondal (Died, ex-husband) • Second Husband: Name Not Known |
| Children | Son- 2 (Names not Known) Daughter- Elizabeth Sathi Roy & 1 more (Name Not Known)  Note: She has a son and a daughter from her first husband and a son and a daughter from her second husband. Elizabeth Sathi Roy is her daughter from her first husband, Bablu Mondal. |
| Parents | Father: Late Aditya Kumar (Hawker) Mother: Name Not Known |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Singers | Mohammed Rafi , Mukesh , Lata Mangeshkar |
Ranu Mondal was born into an economically weaker family in Krishnanagar, West Bengal.
Her parents had passed away when she was too young.
Mondal spent most of her childhood at her aunt’s house in Ranaghat, West Bengal.
She was inclined towards music from a very young age.
In her childhood, Ranu used to listen to the songs of Mohammed Rafi , Mukesh , and Lata Mangeshkar and sing along.
She got married to her neighbour, Bablu Mondal, at the age of 19.
After her marriage, she, along with her husband Bablu, went to Mumbai in search of work.
Her ex-husband, Bablu Mondal, worked as a cook at Feroz Khan’s house in Mumbai.
Initially, she did a number of odd jobs in Mumbai.
She, then, worked as a singer at a local club in Mumbai.
While singing at the club, she earned the name of ‘Ranu Bobby.’
Ranu worked there as a singer for a while and then, left the job as her husband didn’t approve of it.
She went through depression after the demise of her ex-husband and relocated to her hometown in Ranaghat.
Mondal lived there in poverty and started singing songs at the Ranaghat Railway Station to earn her living.
In July 2019, a 26-year old engineer, Atindra Chakraborty, spotted Mondal singing a Lata Mangeshkar ‘s song at the Ranaghat Station and shared her video on Facebook.
Ranu Mondal with Atindra Chakraborty and his friend
The video collected more than 4 million views within a few days and made Ranu an internet sensation.
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A women working Ranaghat station in West BengalWhat a voice, felt in love with this voice ?#krishaandaszubu
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After she gained popularity, many people approached her and offered her food.
A local salon even offered her a free makeover.
Ranu Mondal at the salon for a makeover
She was felicitated by the local Block Development Officer (BDO) of the West Bengal Government as part of the government’s Kanyashree Divas celebrations. The state government even assured her assistance.
Ranu was called to give a guest performance on the reality TV show “Superstar Singer.” She sang the rendition of the song “Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai” in the show and received huge appreciation.
A post shared by Himesh Reshammiya (@realhimesh) on Aug 23, 2019 at 10:35pm PDT
When the host of the show asked her the reason for singing songs at the railway station, Ranu answered that she didn’t have a home to live and used to sing songs to earn her living. She further told him that sometimes people offered her some food or money after listening to her songs.
The Bollywood musician, Himesh Reshammiya , got so impressed with her performance that he offered her to sing a commercial song for him.
She made her singing debut in Bollywood with the song ‘Teri Meri Kahani’ for the film “Happy Hardy and Heer” in 2019.
Himesh shared a short version of the song through his Instagram account while it was being recorded by Ranu in the studio.
A post shared by Himesh Reshammiya (@realhimesh) on Aug 22, 2019 at 10:08am PDT
Reportedly, Himesh has paid Rs. 6-7 lakhs to Ranu for her first Bollywood song.
Ranu Mondal and Himesh at the recording studio
Ranu is a huge admirer of Lata Mangeshkar .
It is rumoured that Mondal has received a house as a gift from Salman Khan .
Atindra Chakraborty (the person who posted her video on Facebook), while sharing the details of his encounter with Ranu, says-
I was hanging out with my friends at a tea stall on platform No 6. A Rafi song was playing in the radio aloud. Suddenly I heard the lady humming to the tune, as she sat on the platform floor. I asked her if she could sing something for us. She sang a song and I recorded it on my mobile. We were surprised how melodious she was.”
During an interview, Mondal revealed that she was able to meet her daughter, Sathi Roy, after almost a decade because of the video that went viral. She expressed her happiness and said that this was her second life and she would try to make it better.
Ranu Mondal and her daughter
Ranu’s story of getting recognition is similar to the success story of the famous American voice-over artist, author, sportscaster, and philanthropist, Ted Williams. Like Mondal, William also received recognition after the video of his demonstration of a promo for a radio advertisement went viral on the internet.
Ted Williams
When Lata Mangeshkar was asked comment on Ranu Mondal’s claim to fame, she said, “Agar mere naam aur kaam se kissiko bhala hota hai toh main apne-aap ko khush-kismat samajhti hoon (If anyone benefits from my name and work, I feel fortunate). But I also feel imitation is not a reliable and durable companion for success. By singing my songs or Kishoreda’s (Kumar), or (Mohd) Rafi Saab’s, or Mukesh Bhaiyya or Asha’s (Bhosle) numbers, aspiring singers can get short-term attention. But it won’t last.”
Ranu’s daughter, Elizabeth Sathi Roy, was highly criticised on social media for abandoning her mother for almost a decade. However, her daughter claimed that she didn’t know that her mother used to sing on Ranaghat Railway Station as she was not able to visit her regularly. She also said that contrary to the rumours that she had united with her mother only after her mother got fame, she was always in touch with Ranu.
In November 2019, a video of Ranu went viral on social media in which she was seen resisting a fan of her who wanted to take a selfie with Ranu.
Really sad we all twitterati supp her when her station vala video came see her behaviour after becoming celebrity
Such insult of any fan is pathetic #RanuMondal @singh_harmeet84 https://t.co/8rQHcEijau— Nandini Idnani 🇮🇳🚩 (@nandiniidnani69) November 4, 2019
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Yes, her rendition of Lata Mangeshkar's 'Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai' at Ranaghat Station went viral, leading to her debut in the film 'Happy Hardy and Heer' with the song 'Teri Meri Kahani' produced by Himesh Reshammiya.
Yes, Himesh Reshammiya paid her this amount for singing 'Teri Meri Kahani' in the film 'Happy Hardy and Heer'.
Yes, after her video went viral, Ranu was able to meet her daughter Elizabeth Sathi Roy, whom she had been separated from for nearly ten years.
Yes, she earned this nickname for her powerful singing voice and her talent in rendering Lata Mangeshkar's songs.
Yes, the video of her singing at Ranaghat Station quickly went viral, amassing over 4 million views in a short span.