Ranu Maria Mondal, a remarkable Indian singer, rose to fame unexpectedly. Her journey from singing at a railway station to becoming an internet sensation is a captivating story of talent, perseverance, and the power of social media.

Wiki/Biography

Ranu Mondal was born on Saturday, November 5, 1960 (age 62 as of 2022) in Krishnanagar, West Bengal. She spent her early years with her paternal aunt in Ranaghat after losing her parents at six months old. Her passion for music blossomed early, inspired by legendary singers like Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh, and Lata Mangeshkar. She married at 19 and moved to Mumbai with her husband, seeking better opportunities. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Physical Appearance

• Hair Colour: Black
• Eye Colour: Black

Family, Caste & Husband

Ranu Mondal comes from a Christian family. Her father, Aditya Kumar, was a street vendor. Details about her mother remain scarce. She married her neighbor, Bablu Mondal (a cook), at age 19. They had a daughter, Elizabeth Sathi Roy, and a son. Bablu Mondal passed away in 2009. Ranu has since remarried and has additional children from her second marriage.

Career

Ranu Mondal initially worked odd jobs in Mumbai, later singing at a local club. This ended when her husband disapproved. After his death, she returned to Ranaghat and sang at the railway station to make ends meet. A video of her singing “Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai” went viral, catapulting her to fame. This led to a guest appearance on “Superstar Singer” and a collaboration with Himesh Reshammiya, marking her Bollywood debut in 2019 with the song “Teri Meri Kahani” in “Happy Hardy and Heer.”

Controversies

Ranaghat’s Amra Shobai Shoitaan Club Row

In 2019, Ranu Mondal’s daughter accused members of the Ranaghat’s Amra Shobai Shoitaan club of preventing contact with her mother and issuing threats.

Insulting Lata Mangeshkar

In February 2023, a video surfaced where Ranu Mondal’s comments about Lata Mangeshkar sparked considerable online criticism.

Favourites

• Singers: Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar

Facts

• Singing is her hobby.
• She hailed from an impoverished family in West Bengal.
• While singing at a Mumbai club, she was known as “Ranu Bobby.”
• Her ex-husband worked as a cook for Feroz Khan.
• Atindra Chakraborty, an engineer, shared her video on Facebook in 2019, launching her to viral fame.
• She received significant support and offers after the video went viral, including a makeover and government recognition.
• She earned the nickname “Lata of Ranaghat.”
• She reportedly earned ₹6-7 lakhs from Himesh Reshammiya for her Bollywood debut.
• There are speculations that Salman Khan gifted her a house.
• Her viral fame reconnected her with her daughter after a long separation.

Additional Information

Ranu Mondal’s story shares similarities with that of Ted Williams, an American voice-over artist whose viral video transformed his life. While Lata Mangeshkar expressed happiness about Ranu’s success, she also cautioned about the sustainability of imitation. Ranu’s daughter faced criticism but claimed she was always in touch with her mother, despite rumors to the contrary.

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