Goodbye Lata Mangeshkar: Legendary singer laid to rest with full state honours | HIGHLIGHTS

Lata Mangeshkar cremated with full state honours as Hridaynath Mangeshkar lights the funeral pyre.

Mantras being chanted during final stages of last rites

Fans and followers are paying last respects to Lata Mangeshkar’s mortal remains

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and state minister Aaditya Thackeray pay last respect to veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Shivaji Park

PM Narendra Modi offers floral tributes to music legend Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Shivaji Park

PM Narendra Modi arrives Shivaji Park to pay his final respects to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar

Shah Rukh Khan reaches Shivaji Park to pay his last respect to Lata Mangeshkar

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PM Narendra Modi has reached Mumbai and will now proceed to Shivaji Park in order to pay his last respects to Lata Mangeshkar.

In an interview with PTI, the veteran lyricist said, "Lata ji is a 'karishma' (miracle) in herself and this 'karishma' doesn’t happen always and 'aaj ye karishma mukammal (complete) ho gaya', she is gone. She was a miraculous singer, with a miraculous voice. It is difficult to find adjectives for her.
How much ever we talk about her, it is less. You can’t bind her in words. She is beyond words."

The duo went on to create gems one after the other in songs from films like "Khamoshi", "Kinara", "Lekin", "Rudaali", "Masoom", "Libaas", "Dil Se..", "Satya", "Hu Tu Tu", and "Maachis", among others.

People join the funeral procession of #LataMangeshkar as it proceeds to Shivaji Park from her 'Prabhukunj' residence 

Lata Mangeshkar's mortal remains, wrapped in tricolour has left for Shivaji Park in an army truck decorated with white flowers. 

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Taking to his official blog, Big B wrote, "She has left us...The voice of a million centuries has left us... her voice resounds now in the Heavens!! Prayers for cam and peace.

The team of top officers of Mumbai Police is personally supervising the preparations at Shivaji Park. A media stand has been built. About 15 thousand feet of space in the middle of Shivaji Park ground has been round block with iron stand. Inside this, a cement block has been made in which the last rites will be performed.

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"Today, we have lost the greatest of all time! We are all left heartbroken and speechless. An irreplaceable loss. Rest in glory Lata ji," Abhishek Bachchan tweeted. 

Amitabh Bachchan arrives to pay last respects to singer Lata Mangeshkar at her 'Prabhukunj' residence in Mumbai.

PM Modi, on Sunday, tweeted and informed that he would be leaving for Mumbai to pay his last respects to Lata Mangeshkar. He tweeted, "Will be leaving for Mumbai in some time to pay my last respects to Lata Didi."

The Indian Cricket Team is wearing black armbands today to pay their respects to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar who passed away today.

Sharing an old picture of the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, actress Katrina Kaif wrote, "Legend RIP" with red hearts.

The legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar shared a close bond with her younger sister Asha Bhosle. They used to celebrate special occasions together. As the singer rests in peace, let's have a look at her bond with Asha Bhosle through their old pictures.

Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle in pictures

Taking to Twitter, the actress wrote, "Rest in glory, Nightingale You leave behind countless memorable songs and memories, that will continue to live in our hearts forever… Om Shanti."

After learning about the demise of Lata Mangeshkar, actress Neetu Kapoor took a stroll down memory lane and shared a throwback picture of her late husband Rishi Kapoor with the legendary singer. In the image, Lata Mangeshkar can be seen holding little Rishi Kapoor in her arms. "Heartbroken. Lil Rishi in her arms," she captioned the post. 

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Lata Mangeshkar (92), the voice of generations in India and one of the biggest music icons of the country, died due to multiple organ failures on Sunday. The mortal remains of the Nightingale of India have been taken home to Prabhukunj Building and kept there for a couple of hours for people to pay their last respects. Later, it will be shifted to Shivaji Park where the public can catch a final glimpse of her from 4-6 p.m. Thereafter, around 6.30 p.m. the Bharat Ratna singer will be accorded a funeral with full state honours at the Dadar Crematorium adhering to all Covid protocols.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in mourning the death of the Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar, who succumbed to multiple organ failure after 28 days of hospitalisation at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai, on Sunday. He will be attending the final rites of the singer that will take place at Shivaji Park.

Aditya Thackeray reaches Shivaji Park where Lata Mangeshkar will be accorded a funeral with full state honours.

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher arrives at Lata Mangeshkar's residence to pay his last respects.

Mega Star Chiranjeevi said: "Nightingale of India, one of the greatest Legends #Lata Didi is no more. Heartbroken. The vacuum due to this colossal loss can never be filled. She lived an extraordinary life. Her music lives on and will continue to cast a spell until music is there! Rest in Peace, Lata Mangeshkar."

Karan Johar wrote, "Today heaven truly gained the voice of an angel. I grew up listening to Lata ji’s song and as I mourn her loss today - I know with absolute confidence that unki “awaaz hi pehchan” hai & she has left an indelible mark on our Indian culture for many generations to come. And today the words of my favourite song resonate very deeply in my heart as I sing - lag jaa gale, ki phir yeh haseen raat ho naa ho…shaayad phir iss janam mein mulaakat ho naa ho. Thank you for making an entire nation swoon with your pure voice, we will miss you. Rest in peace, serenity & power. #LataMangeshkar."

Anushka Sharma wrote, "‘God speaks through beautiful voices’ Sad sad day for India as our nightingale leaves her mortal body. Lataji’s voice has immortalised her for ever. She will live in our hearts through her music. My deepest condolences to her family, friends and fans. RIP Lataji."

Sharing a picture of the late megastar, Kajol wrote, "If we play her songs one by one, we could hear her for a month and never hear the same song again. Prolific and profound. I mourn with the rest of the country for our nightingale...My deepest condolences to the family. #LataMangeshkar."

Gurmeet wrote alongside a picture of Lata didi, "Our Bharat’s pride, our childhood our nostalgia will live on forever and ever in our heart for generations
#latamangeshkar Om shanti."

Kapil tweeted alongside a video of Mangeshkar, "अलविदा लता दीदी Folded hands आपके साथ मुलाक़ातें और आपकी प्यारी बातें हमेशा याद रहेंगी।आने वाली बहुत सारी पीढ़ियाँ आपके ग़ानों से बहुत कुछ सीखती रहेंगी।आप हमेशा हमारे दिलों में रहेंगी Folded hands #RipLataMangeshkar."

Alia while sharing a picture of the legendary singer wrote, "Immortal."

Mangeshi is the place where the first family of Hindi film music traces its roots to -- Lata Mangeshkar and her siblings get their surname from Mangeshi, which is where their father, Master Dinanath, was born in 1900.

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Sanjay Dutt tweeted, "We lost a legend...Lata Mangeshkar ji your music, personality, humility will always stay with us for generations... My condolences to the family Folded hands #LataMangeshkar."

Sonu tweeted, "..and she lives forever."

Kangana Ranaut shared pictures of the late legendary singer on her Instagram handle and wrote, "What a loss!! India's most beautiful voice is gone. There will never be another Lata ji. Never met in her my life yet today can't hold back my tears...such is the essence of a true artist they are a part of our bloodstream through their work."

"A big loss to the entire nation," says Shilpa Shetty 

Anil Kapoor said he was heartbroken but "blessed to have known and loved this incredible soul."

Taking to Twitter, Shabana Azmi wrote, "Lataji ..our national treasure no more ..her voice lit up our lives , gave us solace when we were sad , gave strength when we were low..Thank you Lataji and RIP."

Dia Mirza mourns the loss with a heartfelt message.

The mortal remains of the Legendary singer will first be brought from the hospital to Prabhu Kunj, it will be kept there for darshan. Post that, preparation for the last rites will begin at Shivaji Park. The Mangeshkar family is yet to share information on this with the media. Lata ji's ancestral residence is in Pune.

Remembring Lata Mangeshkar and her legacy, Shahid Kapoor thanks the legendary singer. 

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh posted a photo of the legendary singer from her younger days to mourn the demise.