On February 6, 2024, India is marking the second anniversary of the passing of the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, affectionately known as Lata di. She played a significant role in the development of Indian music, earning numerous awards and accolades.
Born on September 28, 1929, Mangeshkar began her journey as a singer at the young age of five, and her illustrious singing career spanned over seven decades. She recorded songs in more than thirty Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali, and others. Some of her most beloved songs include ‘Lag Jaa Gale,’ ‘Mohe Panghat Pe,’ ‘Hothon Mein Aisi Baat,’ ‘Chalte Chalte,’ ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram,’ ‘Paani Paani Re,’ ‘Ajib Dastan Hai Yeh,’ ‘Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya,’ and ‘Neela Aasman So Gaya.’
Her impact on the Indian music scene is immeasurable, with over 25,000 recorded songs in various languages and prestigious awards like Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Dada Saheb Phalke Award, and National Film Awards. In 2001, she received the Bharat Ratna, becoming the second singer honoured with India’s highest civilian award. Consistently praised as the ‘Queen of Melody,’ ‘Voice of the Millennium,’ and ‘Nightingale of India,’ her passing was a great loss.
Lata Mangeshkar’s death anniversary serves as a day to reflect on her incredible talent and the joy she brought to millions through her music. Her legacy will endure for years to come.
Mangeshkar received her initial musical training from her father, Dinanath Mangeshkar, a classical vocalist and theatre actor. Her first recorded song was in Marathi for the movie Kiti Hasaal in 1942, marking the beginning of her fame in Hindi playback singing.
She holds a Guinness World Record for recording the most songs globally, surpassing 25,000 unique songs in various languages. Besides singing, she composed music for Marathi films using the pseudonym Anandghan and showcased her versatility by singing in over 36 languages.
Her seven-decade-long career makes her one of Bollywood’s enduring and iconic playback singers. Notable awards include the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour; the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the top honour in Indian cinema; and eight Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer.
In addition to her musical contributions, Mangeshkar actively supported philanthropic and social causes, including aiding Indian soldiers during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
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