India, June 23 -- After a slow start at the box office, Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga has picked up pace, driven by strong word-of-mouth. Several videos of audiences leaving theatres teary-eyed have surfaced on social media. While the film, set during the turbulent Partition era of 1947, carries a deep emotional hook, it is AR Rahman's music that binds the narrative together.

The one song in particular - Tere Paas Main - is going viral on social media. While fans have been deeply moved by the soft voice of the female singer in the track, not many know who she is. The song is crooned by Deepali Sahay.

Deepali Sahay grew up in Bihar and began singing at the age of three. She first gained recognition after participating in Indian Idol Se...