New Delhi: The legendary singer, Bharat Ratan awardee, and the Nightingale of India has left for her heavenly journey today. Eyes are numb, hearts are heavy as it is extremely difficult to bid adieu to this great personality. Lata Mangeshkar had not just been a terrific singer but a personality matching who will be a significantly tough job for the present generation.
In order to pay homage to the Queen Of Melody, two-day mourning has been announced across the nation and the National flag will be at half-mast.
The void that has been created in the music industry of India after her demise can not ever be filled.
Now let us peep a little into the life of the terrific singer of this era who has left an impeccable mark on the music world. Whose songs and life journey will always be a history and her tales will be sung like that of a great warrior.
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Life Journey Of The Veteran Singer Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar daughter of Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar and Shevanti Mangeshkar was born in the city of Indore. At a very early age of 13, Lata Mangeshkar lost her first teacher, her father. And since then the responsibility of looking after the family was on her shoulder which significantly drove her into the music world a bit early.
Ever since the journey began there was no looking back. She became one of the finest singers in the nation. Who holds a record of singing songs in 36 Indian and a few foreign languages. Her voice has been a part of more than a thousand movies making her one of the fondest singers of the Bollywood industry.
Reason Of Death Of Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Ji was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital early in the month of January when she was detected Covid positive. Later she caught Pneumonia. After a series of violent treatments, she was put on ventilators after her condition started to deteriorate. After battling hard she peacefully took her last breathe on 6th February 2022 at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital due to multiple organ failures.
PM Narendra Modi condoled her death by saying “Coming generations will remember her as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had an unparalleled ability to mesmerize people.”
He continued his tweet by further adding “Lata Didi’s songs brought out a variety of emotions. She closely witnessed the transitions of the Indian film world for decades. Beyond films, she was always passionate about India’s growth. She always wanted to see a strong and developed India.”
Further continued “The kind and caring Lata Didi has left us. She leaves a void in our nation that cannot be filled.”
“I am anguished beyond words,” he further added.
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Awards And Titles Received By The Legendary Singer
- Bharat Ratna 2001 – India’s highest civilian award
- Padma Bhushan (1969)
- Padma Vibhushan (1999)
- Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievements (1999)
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1989)
- Maharashtra Bhushan Award (1997)
- NTR National Award (1999)
- Legion of Honour (2007)
- ANR National Award (2009)
- 3Â National Film Awards
- 15Â Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards
- 4Â Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993
- Filmfare Special Awards in 1994 and 2004
Along with such prestigious awards. Her voice helped her receive the title of “Nightingale of India” and “Queen Of Melody”. And her sweet voice had the power to penetrate deep into the souls and bring a melodious change.
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To Sum Up
So this was in brief all about the life of legendary vocalist Lata Mangeshkar whose songs will remain evergreen. Whose life journey will remain history carved deep into the souls. The loss is giant and probably irreversible. May her soul rest in peace and may her family gain the strength to overcome this huge loss. Which has probably grieved the entire nation at once.
So the two days of mourning are surely not enough but still, our hearts are out to bid farewell to the pure soul. For more updates on news stay tuned to talepost.