The pandemic is turning out to be a lesson in love and loss. Singer Monali Thakur is bereaved as her father passed away. It seems he suffered from a huge heart attack, and could not make it. Shakti Thakur was a playback singer in Bengali films. Monali Thakur wrote, “Sri Sakti Thakur.. my father, my all.. the core of my existence, my biggest critic and cheerleader and my Teacher.. the Angelic hand above my head…amar Baba…physically left us yesterday…I had never seen a more kind hearted and a more humble person in my life.. not jack of all trades but truly master of many.. his humility surprised me throughout my life.. a brain too efficient for others to catch up to him..
I started dreaming because of you Baba.. seeing you spread magic with your talent and spirit and cheerfulness.. your strength made me want to be strong like you.. I am a heartbroken but an immensely proud daughter Baba..”
He has been a part of films like Lakhon Ki Baat (1984), Yeh Desh (1984) and Sujan Sakhi (1995).As of now, Monali Thakur is in Switzerland with her husband, Maik Richter. It seems she is devastated as she could not be present for the last rites.
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