Monali Thakur rushed to hospital, stops concert after feeling breathless

Monali Thakur, widely recognized for hit songs such as Sawar Loon and Zara Zara Touch Me, was taken to the hospital after reporting difficulty in breathing. The singer was on stage at the Dinhata festival in Bihar when she appeared upset and halted her concert entirely. According to a report, after Monali showed signs of distress and paused her performance, her team stepped in and requested medical help. Monali was subsequently taken to Dinhata Sub-District Hospital in Cooch Behar, where she is presently receiving treatment. Further information regarding her health and condition is anticipated.

Earlier this month, Monali released a statement following her departure from the stage mid-performance at her Varanasi concert in Uttar Pradesh on December 22. The event occurred as Monali left the stage after putting on a performance lasting approximately 45 minutes.

In videos that went viral on the internet, Monali was seen addressing the audience, saying, “I am disheartened that my team and I were so excited to perform here. Let’s not talk about the infrastructure and its condition, as that is the management’s responsibility. I can’t explain what they have done to the stage just so they can steal money.”

The singer took to her Instagram account on Monday where she shared details about the alleged mismanagement, and mistreatment against her and her team by the event organisers. “I had hoped not to end 2024 or begin the new year 2025 by addressing the horrific and negative incident my team and I faced in Varanasi. However, after much reflection, I feel it is important to share these unfortunate truths-not only to raise awareness but also to call for reforms in how such matters are handled. Attached is a confession and apology letter issued by the founder of the event-organizing company. Hope this letter is sufficient to clear any confusion anyone might have had about the credibility of any of the false defamatory accusations made against my team and me, as well as the treacherous and unethical conduct of the organizers,” wrote Monali.

Monali also shared that her team faced “severe negligence” in basic infrastructural safety that forced her to leave the stage in the middle of her performance. “It has been deeply troubling for me to process the reckless and irresponsible behavior of the event management company’s team. Especially, their misuse of laws designed to protect against sexual harassment-laws that are vital for safeguarding people, specially women in our society-is both appalling and unacceptable. Weaponizing such laws for personal vendetta, ego satisfaction, or retaliation against those who refused to comply with unethical practices is not only a gross abuse of rights but also deeply disrespectful to genuine survivors of these heinous crimes,” the singer wrote.

“Thise reckless behavior undermines the credibility of survivors who show immense courage in seeking justice and hampers the hard work of those fighting to eradicate such crimes. It is particularly disheartening to see young women participating in such actions, as it damages the cause and creates distrust around an issue that should always be treated with the utmost seriousness,” she added.