Singer Monali Thakur's father, Sri Sakti Thakur, breathed his last on October 4, 2020. In his remembrance Monali penned a heartfelt note calling him her biggest critic, cheerleader and teacher. Monali's father was an actor and singer in the Bengali film industry.

Sharing a few photos of her dad, Monali 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.. (sic)"