Updated: 18 June, 2020 11:56 IST | Nikita Wagh, This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. She also appeared in the Bengali show Key Hobe Biggest Fan and was part of Coke Studio. Well, who wouldn't fall for such a guy, in this case? “But then the Indian government helped a lot. Indore, Well, before we jump on to the reason why Monali kept her marital status a secret, let us first tell you about their love story. She was also an “expert” on Colors TV’s Rising Star for two consecutive seasons. National Award-winning singer Monali Thakur took everyone by surprise when she announced her wedding with her longtime boyfriend Maik Richter. The duo clicked instantly. Sharing photos on Instagram, Monali Thakur wrote, "Now that you all know.. @maaaik_richter #monalithakur #monali #monaandmaik #myman #him #longdistance #love #baeforlife #tallhimshortme #pure #lovebirds #justhearts #couplegoals #couplesofinstagram, A post shared by Monali Thakur (@monalithakur03) on Apr 4, 2019 at 6:25am PDT. I wish there were more people like you on this planet..!! She was a judge in the Bengali music reality show Bengali Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs for two years. It took a few giggles, but singer-songwriter Monali Thakur has finally revealed that she has been married to her German boyfriend, Maik Richter for almost three years now. She got an offer from music director Pritam Chakraborty to sing two songs for the Bollywood film Race in 2008 – “Khwab Dekhe” (Sexy Lady) and “Zara Zara Touch Me”.She was originally scheduled to sing only one song, but her first recording impressed the film’s directors Abbas–Mustan enough for them to book her a second. Delhi, Mumbai, “He thought that he will get a Visa on arrival here, because he had read it somewhere on the Internet. And he proposed to me under the same tree, where we first met. But later we forgot that we have to announce our marriage. Beat that! What stands between Nitish and a possible fourth term? In 2014, Thakur won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song “Sawaar Loon” from the film Lootera. Facing pro-Lalu slogans, upset Nitish asks: ‘Ask parents, were there any schools then?’, Bihar elections: J P Nadda counters Oppn’s jobs pitch with employment to 19 lakh promise, In RJD's poll manifesto, promises of 10 lakh jobs, tax waivers, equal pay, 'Perfectly in order': Sitharaman defends free Covid vaccine promise for Bihar amid Oppn backlash, 'Free vaccine in Bihar, are others from Bangladesh?' She was trained in Hindustani classical music under Pandit Jagdish Prasad and Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty.She has learnt hip-hop and Bharatanatyam and is also a trained salsa dancer. And he caught me... ❤️ Living my childhood again through you Richter! Needless to say, Maik's sweet gesture impressed Monali instantly. "I know I will be abused a lot but I think when we have our wedding ceremony and invite people for the celebrations, they won't be upset anymore," said Monali in a recent interview. Jaipur, Chennai, And one fine day, on a freezing Christmas eve in 2016, Maik Richter proposed to Monali Thakur at the exact spot where they had met for the first time, under a tree. It's been almost three and half years, and the couple has managed to keep the spark alive in their long-distance relationship. Monali Thakur keeps visiting Europe to meet him, and her Instagram page over the last two years is proof enough. Muchosss," wrote Monali Thakur on social media. The ceremony, Monali reveals, almost didn’t take place on the day it was supposed to. Thank you for subscribing to our daily newsletter. Monali Thakur and Maik Richter have now collaborated for a single called Dil Ka Fitoor. Bigg Boss 14 Week 3 Highlight: Seniors bid adieu, Jaan backstabs Nikki, Pavitra-Eijaz get into brawl, Bandra Diaries: Malaika Arora out for a walk; Shilpa Shetty poses for the paparazzi, Celeb spotting: Gurmeet Choudhary with Debina, Kriti Sanon, Amyra Dastur, Nora Fatehi clicked, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Kriti Sanon, Yami Gautam spotted, Sameera Reddy's hilarious take on winning over her mother-in-law, Technophile Jaison Lewis: Star Wars Squadrons Game Review, Mirzapur 2 actor Ali Fazal on marrying girlfriend Richa Chadha, Overnight stardom made me arrogant after Swabhimaan, says Rohit Roy. Monali Thakur is an Indian singer and actress. I finally get to share the pictures of that beautiful day of my life when the boy proposed to me with 50 beautifully perfect red roses, asking me to marry him on the Christmas Eve of 2016.. at … Monali Thakur Marriage: Monali Thakur Marriage, Wedding Photos, Videos, Images, Pics & Latest News: The Famous Singer Monali Thakur reveals she has been married for three years. In March 2016, she received the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song “Moh Moh Ke Dhaage” from the film Dum Laga Ke Haisha and earned a nomination at the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the same. She also got nominated for an IIFA Award for Best Female Playback and an Apsara Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song “Zara Zara Touch Me”. (Photo: Monali Thakur/Instagram), Copyright © 2020 The Indian Express [P] Ltd. All Rights Reserved, When Monali Thakur said 'yes' to Maik Richter, Bihar candidate shot dead, his supporters lynch one of the attackers, Opinion: The muted must unmute themselves, Over 50% dip in Bihar first-time voters, under-30 down over 12%. She recently revealed that she had secretly married her Swiss boyfriend, Maik Ritcher, in 2017. Her father Shakti Thakur is a Bengali singer and her sister Mehuli Thakur is also a playback singer. Kolkata, Noida, Gurgaon, The Famous Singer Monali Thakur reveals she has been married for three years. Paisa bhai bach gaya,” she jokes! Monali Thakur was married to Switzerland based restaurateur Maik Richte on 2017 itself. So he was almost thrown out of the country. “Initially, there was a German model that was supposed to feature alongside me. Interestingly, Maik's boarding facility was booked, but he was sweet enough to host Monali and her friends at his home. In fact, not just him, Monali made a connection with his family, too. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Copyright © 2020 Mid-Day Infomedia Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Monali Thakur shared pictures from her lovely proposal by husband Maik Richter Sharing a string of lovely pictures, Monali Thakur wrote, that now when everyone knows about her marital status, she can finally share the pictures from the 'beautiful day of her life' when Maik Richter had proposed to her. A look at the singer's love story in pictures. Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhopal Sameera Reddy's hilarious take on winning over her mother-in-law | EXCLUSIVE. Monali Thakur was married to Switzerland based restaurateur Maik Richte on 2017 itself. In his remembrance Monali penned a heartfelt note calling him her biggest critic, cheerleader and teacher. (Photo: Monali Thakur/Instagram), Monali recently appeared in a single titled 'Dil Ka Fitoor' in which she features with husband Maik Richter. Coming to the reason why they had to hide their marriage for three years, Monali Thakur said that they did not have a conventional wedding and the couple had been looking for an appropriate occasion to get married publicly. Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Kriti Sanon, Yami Gautam & more celebs spotted! Yes, Monali Thakur married her Switzerland-based boyfriend Maik Richter in 2017! We only got married in front of our close friends and family,” reveals the 34-year-old singer. It was an instant yes from Monali. Their marriage has not only come as a shock to her fans but none of her industry friends were aware or invited. Monali Thakur was married to Switzerland based restaurateur Maik Richte on 2017 itself. 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