Lata Mangeshkar, whose voice struck an instant chord of recognition with generations of South Asians and is considered one of India's greats, died in a Mumbai hospital on Sunday due to multiple organ failure.
The anger against Lata Mangeshkar for singing the song, as per her free-wheeling conversation with the London-based author Nasreen Munni Kabir, continued even after the film was released and the song became the most popular song of 'Ek Thi Ladki' starring Shorey and Motilal.
The last rites of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar were conducted at Shivaji Park on Sunday in Mumbai with full state honours. The vehicle in which her body was taken to the stadium was completely decorated with white flowers and also had a massive photo of hers.
India's Melody Queen, Lata Mangeshkar who also composed music for Marathi films and was a producer as well, and had the distinction of being conferred with the highest civilian honours of India and France, passed away at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on February 06.
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 were taken home to Prabhukunj Building and kept there for a couple of hours for people to pay their last respects. Later, they were shifted to Shivaji Park where the public caught a final glimpse of her from 4-6.30 p.m. Thereafter, around 6.45 p.m. the Bharat Ratna singer was accorded a funeral with full state honours adhering to all Covid protocols.
Taking to Twitter, Imran Khan said, "with the death of Lata Mangeshkar the subcontinent has lost one of the truly great singers the world has known."
When Lata Mangeshkar learned about Ranu Mondal she expressed happiness but with reservations. She said, "Agar mere naam aur kaam se kissiko bhala hota hai toh main apne-aap ko khush-kismat samajhti hoon (If anyone gets benefited from my name and work then I feel fortunate)."
Lata Mangeshkar learnt Hindi from her cousin Indira and later from a person in Bombay named Lekhraj Sharma. She then went on to learn Urdu, Bengali and a little bit of Punjabi. She tried learning Tamil too and could also understand Sanskrit.
Earlier, the Central Government announced the two-day national mourning to be observed in memory of Lata Mangeshkar.
Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, 92, died on Sunday in Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital, her death drawing curtains to a glorious eight decades-long career. The year 1962 brought with it serious health worries for the singer and the shocking news of her being 'slowly poisoned', possibly by her servant shocked everyone.
Lata Mangeshkar, who died on Sunday morning, leaves behind a legacy of iconic songs and a bundle of inspiration for people across generations. Rest in peace, Nightingale.
Sachin arrived at the Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai, where the legendary singer took her last breathe.
RIP Lata Mangeshkar: The last rites of the late singer with full state honours will be conducted at Shivaji Park at 6.30 pm today. Lata Mangeshkar passed away due to multiple organ failures on Sunday morning.
Apart from Maharashtra, West Bengal has also announced a half-day holiday on February 7.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday morning at an age of 92. Last rites with full State honours were performed on Sunday at 6:30 pm at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. Several celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Javed Akhtar, reached to pay their last respect.
Mangeshkar, 92, one of the biggest music icons of the country, died on Sunday at a Mumbai hospital due to multiple organ failure, according to her sister Usha Mangeshkar and doctors treating her.
After learning of singing icon Lata Mangeshkar's demise, PM Modi took to his Twitter and informed that he will be paying his last respects in Mumbai. "Will be leaving for Mumbai in some time to pay my last respects to Lata Didi." Mortal remains of singing icon Lata Mangeshkar have been brought to 'Prabhukunj', her Peddar Road residence here on Sunday afternoon.
After Lata Mangeshkar's death, Amitabh Bachchan took to his official blog and wrote: "She has left us ..The voice of a million centuries has left us .. her voice resounds now in the Heavens! Prayers for calm and peace."
A 2-day state mourning will be observed on the demise of the legendary singer on Feb 6 and 7.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's demise has sent shockwaves in the country. Remembering the respect his father had for Mangeshkar, AR Rahman said: "My experience with her goes back to my dad (he passed away when I was young), who, I believe, had a picture of her near his bed. So he would wake up and get inspired and go to the recordings. It starts there."
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