Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga has picked up pace at the box office, driven by strong word-of-mouth. The film, set during the Partition era of 1947, carries a deep emotional hook, with AR Rahman's music binding the narrative together. The song Tere Paas Main, featuring Deepali Sahay's soft voice, has gone viral on social media.
Deepali Sahay, who grew up in Bihar, began singing at the age of three. She gained recognition after participating in Indian Idol Season 3 at 18, while preparing for her 12th board exams. However, she was eliminated from the show, but her audition clips have resurfaced on social media.
Deepali's voice was badly bruised after singing on the reality show and hosting it for another season. A doctor warned her that she might lose her voice completely if she continued rehearsing. She then pivoted to acting and took admission at FTII, but eventually met cinematographer Baba Azmi, who pushed her to sing again.
After years of struggle, Deepali finally got her Bollywood break, crooning for composer AR Rahman in Imtiaz Ali's film. Her journey from almost losing her voice to getting her big break is a testament to her perseverance and talent.
