Veteran singer Shakti Thakur passes away; celebs pay homage –

Veteran singer Shakti Thakur has passed away. He suffered a massive heart attack. His daughter Mehuli shared the news on her social media handle. Shakti’s younger daughter Monali Thakur is still in Switzerland. The veteran singer and actor was not keeping well since quite some time. He was diagnosed with different aliments and was under treatment. He breathed his last within a few hours of massive cardiac arrest, stated Mehuli.

The news has left everyone shocked. Music lovers have been paying homage to the departed soul. Celebrities across the region have paid condolences to the family for their loss.

Shakti featured in a number of Bengali films. He was known for his melodious voice. He had worked with ace actors like Utpal Dutt, Bikash Roy and others. Monali, who shot into fame through a singing reality show, was highly inspired by his dad. The Bollywood singer had always candidly spoken about her dad whom she considered as her biggest inspiration. Even during the previous season of ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’, Monali spoke about her dad Shakti, who was her first music teacher. The singer is devastated as she couldn’t visit her dad. She is still stuck in Switzerland due to the pandemic.