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Since 1949, when Lata Mangeshkar was first noticed for her extraordinary singing talent in the Mahal song ‘Aayega aanewala,’ her magical voice has taken a firm hold of the Indian imagination. The tuneful purity and timeless quality of her voice have had a profound impact. For over six decades, as the much loved singer, she has reigned supreme in Indian film music and has been conferred in 2001, the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour. Lata Mangeshkar has recorded more songs than anyone else in the world and yet, despite her extraordinary fame, she is a deeply private person who has mostly shied away from glitz and glamour. Lata Mangeshkar…in her own voice— this revised edition is a series of fascinating conversations between Lata Mangeshkar and Nasreen Munni Kabir that takes us into the world of India’s most gifted singer and reveals the person behind the voice that has provided the soundtrack for the lives of billions.
Since 1949, when Lata Mangeshkar was first noticed for her extraordinary singing talent in the Mahal song ‘Aayega aanewala,’ her magical voice has taken a firm hold of the Indian imagination. The tuneful purity and timeless quality of her voice have had a profound impact. For over six decades, as the much loved singer, she has reigned supreme in Indian film music and has been conferred in 2001, the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour.
Lata Mangeshkar has recorded more songs than anyone else in the world and yet, despite her extraordinary fame, she is a deeply private person who has mostly shied away from glitz and glamour.
Lata Mangeshkar…in her own voice— this revised edition is a series of fascinating conversations between Lata Mangeshkar and Nasreen Munni Kabir that takes us into the world of India’s most gifted singer and reveals the person behind the voice that has provided the soundtrack for the lives of billions.
Birth name | Hema Mangeshkar |
Nickname | Lata Didi |
Names earned | • Nightingale of India • Voice of the Millennium • Queen of Melody |
Profession(s) | • Playback Singer • Music Composer (occasional) • Film Producer (occasional) |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters in meters in feet & inches |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
Category | Playback Singing |
Music Teacher(s) | • Deenanath Mangeshkar (her father) • Ustad Amanat Ali Khan • Amanat Khan Devaswale • Ghulam Haidar • Pandit Tulsidas Sharma • Anil Biswas Reportedly, it was Anil Biswas who taught her breath control and how not to break up words or phrases in songs. |
Debut | • "Mata Ek Sapoot Ki Duniya Badal De Tu" from the Marathi film Gajaabhaau (1943) • 'Akash Prodeep Jole' (1956) - composed by Satinath Mukhopadhyay • 6 songs from the Gujarati film Mehndi Rang Lagyo (1960) • 2 songs from the Kannada film Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna (1967) • 'Kadhali Chenkadhali' from the Malayalam film Nellu (1974); this is the only song that she recorded in Malayalam. • 'Nungshiba Magi Ethak Ereida' from the Meitei film Meichak (1999) • 'Sei chuna chuna tara phula aaji' from the film Surjyamukhi (1963) • 'Pyar De Bhuleke' from the Hindi film Guddi (1971) • 2 songs from the Sinhala film Seda Sulang (1955) • 4 songs from the Tamil film Aan (Murattu Adiyaal) (1953) • 'Niddurapora Thammuda' from the Telugu film Santhanam (1955) • 'Hey Ganga Maiya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo' from the Bhojpuri film 'Ganga Maiya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo' (1963) • Pahili Mangalgour (1943); she played the heroine's sister • Ram Ram Pavhana (1960) • Vaadal (1953) • Jhaanjhar (1953) |
First Recorded Song | "Naachu Yaa Gade, Khelu Saari Mani Haus Bhaari" composed by Sadashivrao Nevrekar for Vasant Joglekar's Marathi movie Kiti Hasaal (1942) She recorded this song at the age of 13; however, the song was dropped from the final cut. |
Last Recorded Song (non-film) | • A rendition of the Gayatri Mantra that she recorded for 's daughter 's wedding in 2018; she recorded this song at the age of 89. • 'Saugandh Mujhe Is Mitti Ki;' this song was released in 2019, which was a tribute to the Indian Army. |
Last Recorded Song (film) | "Jeena kya hai, jaana maine" for Dunno Y2... Life Is a Moment (2015) |
Last Released Song | 'Theek Nahi Lagta,' penned by ; she recorded this song for in the 90's; however, the song was released on YouTube in 2021. |
Last full-fledged album | Veer-Zaara (2004) |
Awards, Honours, Achievements | Best Female Playback Singer for songs from the film Parichay Best Female Playback Singer for songs from the film Kora Kagaz Best Female Playback Singer for songs from the film Lekin... Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Aaja Re Pardesi" from Madhumati Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Kahi Deep Jale Kahi Dil" from Bees Saal Baad Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Tumhi Mere Mandir Tumhi Meri Pooja" from Khandan Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Aap Mujhe Achhe Lagne Lage" from Jeene Ki Raah Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award Filmfare Special Award for "Didi Tera Devar Deewana" from Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Best Music Director Award for the film Sadhi Manase Best Playback Singer for Sadhi Mansa Best Playback Singer for Jait Re Jait Maharashtra Bhushan Award Maharashtra Ratna (First Recipient) Padma Bhushan Dada Saheb Phalke Award Padma Vibhushan Bharat Ratna "One Time Award for Lifetime Achievement" honour to commemorate the 60th anniversary of India's independence 'Officier de la Legion d'honneur' by the French government Along with these, she has many other awards, honours, achievements to her name. |
Date of Birth | 28 September 1929 (Saturday) |
Birthplace | Indore, Indore State, Central India Agency, British India |
Date of Death | 6 February 2022 |
Place of Death | Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai |
Cremation Site | Shivaji Park, Mumbai |
Age (at the time of death) | |
Death Cause | COVID-19 complications and multiple organ failure |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Signature | |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mumbai, India |
School | She attended a school in Mumbai, only for a single day. |
College/University | Did not attend |
Educational Qualification | Lata Mangeshkar never received formal education. She was taught Marathi alphabet by a maid, she learnt Sanskrit by a local preist, while other tutors and relatives taught her other subjects at home. |
Religion | Hinduism She was the follower of deity Mangesh, and the Mangeshi temple is the family deity or Kul daivat of Lata Mangeshkar and her family. |
Caste | Goud Saraswat Brahmin |
Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian Lata Mangeshkar was fond of non-vegetarian food. |
Political Inclination | According to the legendary singer, she was not affiliated with any political party. In an interview, she said, |
Hobbies | Cooking, Photography, Watching Cricket Matches, Playing the Slot Machines in Las Vegas |
Controversies | • In the '60s, Lata and Rafi had an argument over royalties. According to Lata, recording companies should pay royalties to singers; , Talat Mahmood, , and Manna Dey also backed her in this; however, and believed that singers should get one-time payment from record producers, and Rafi believed that they should not fight over royalties. According to Lata, the issue created a rift between them, and they did not sing together from 1963 to 1967. Later, Rafi sent her a letter in which he wrote that he had spoken in haste. It was who brought them together, and they met on the stage of the S D Burman Night that was held at Shanmukhananda Hall in 1967, and nearly after five years, they sang togehter the Jewel Thief duet 'Dil Pukaare.' • Once, one of Lata's close friends named Ramchandra called her • According to some critics, when it came to evicting her competitors, Lata pulled no punches to ensure they never survive, and they considered her to be responsible for evicting the singers like Vani Jairam, Runa Laila, Sulakshana Pandit, Priti Sagar, and Hemlata from the industry. Although none of them came forward to accuse her in public, off-record, some of them exposed her modus-operandi. Once, one of them said, • In 1974, the Guinness Book of Records listed her as the most recorded artist in human history, stating that she lent her voice to not less than 25,000 songs in more than 20 languages between 1948 and 1974. This claim was contested by Mohammed Rafi who claimed to have sung around 28,000 songs. After Rafi's demise, the Guinness Book, in its 1984 edition, cited Lata Mangeshkar as the holder of the record for 'Most Recordings' and noted Rafi's claim as well. According to later editions of the Guinness Book, Lata Mangeshkar sang no fewer than 30,000 songs between 1948 and 1987. • In 2003, objected over Lata Mangeshkar's absence in parliament to which she clarified and said that she had met an accident and also had viral fever about which she had already informed the speaker of the Rajya Sabha. Lata asked, |
Marital Status (at the time of death) | Unmarried |
Affairs/Boyfriends | (lyricist) |
Husband/Spouse | N/A |
Children | None |
Parents | - (Marathi theatre actor, musician, and vocalist) - (sister of Deenanath Mangeshkar's first wife Narmada) |
Siblings | - 1 • (younger; music director) - 3 • (younger, playback singer) • (younger, playback singer) • (younger; playback singer and composer) |
Musician(s) | Ghulam Haidar, Madan Mohan, Laxmikant Pyarelal, |
Singer | K. L. Saigal |
Film(s) | The King and I (1956), Kismet (1943), James Bond Films According to Lata, she saw The King and I at least 15 times. |
Holiday Destination(s) | Los Angeles, Las Vegas |
Food | Zeera Chicken, Methi Chicken, Dal Makhani, Aloo Sabudana Tikki Chaat, Nariayal Makhane ki Kheer, Keema Samosa |
Dessert | Jalebi with extra saffron |
Beverage | Coca-Cola |
Sport | Cricket |
Cricketer | |
Politician(s) | , |
Car Collection | She had a great collection of cars at her garage at Prabhu Kunj including Buick, a Chrysler, and a Mercedes. She owned her first car at the age of eighteen, a Hillman. |
Salary/Income (approx.) (at the time of death) | Her monthly income was around Rs. 40 lakh per month that she used to receive from the royalty from her songs. |
Net Worth (approx.) (at the time of death) | Some sources claim her net worth to be around Rs. 360 crores, while others claim it to be around Rs. 108-115 crores. |
Who is lata mangeshkar.
Lata Mangeshkar was a legendary Indian playback singer. The ‘Queen of Melody,’ who began her career in the 1940s, rose to prominence when she lent her voice to the cult song ‘Ayega Aane Waala’ from the 1949 classic Mahal. Through her melodious voice, she redefined the fabric of Indian music, remaining an inseparable part of it for nearly six decades. By the early 2000s, she had decided to focus on her personal commitments and give younger singers a chance. On 6 February 2022, she passed away, marking the end of an era.
It was not really the external influence that made me a singer. Music was within me. I was full of it.” – Lata Mangeshkar
When Lata was born, she was named Hema, which her parents later renamed Lata, which was a female character ‘Latika’ in one of her father’s plays, ‘BhaawBandhan.’ Her father, Deenanath, changed the surname of the family from Hardikar to Mangeshkar as he wanted to identify his family with their native town, Mangeshi in Goa.
A rare childhood photo of Lata Mangeshkar
As far as I can remember, I always wanted to meet K. L. Saigal. As a child, I used to say that ‘I will get married to him after I grow up’ and that’s when my father explained to me that when I’ll be big enough to get married, Saigal saab will be too old enough to get married.”
The early life of Lata Mangeshkar is a tale of poverty, hard work, and hard luck. The Maratha heartland of Maharashtra is far away from Indore, where she was born. Her father, Deenanath Mangeshkar, who belonged to Mangeshi in Goa, was a classical singer trained in the colorful Punjabi school of Baba Mushelkar. A theatrical troupe Deenanath owned made him pitch his tent in nearly every town in the state, including Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, and Miraj. Lata Mangeshkar, along with her siblings, was roped into a nomadic life by their father’s profession. In the absence of a proper schooling system for his children, Deenanath tried to compensate by injecting them with music lessons at a young age. Lata once said,
The foundation of my musical propensities was laid as early as that.” Lata Mangeshkar (sitting left) with her sisters
I hated putting on make-up; I hated standing in the glare of lights. But I was the breadwinner of the family, and there was hardly any choice left. The day I went to work in Master Vinayak’s film, there was nothing to eat in the house.” A rare old photograph showing teenage Lata Mangeshkar with young Hridaynath
She also talked about how she missed her childhood as she rose to stardom at an early age. She said,
I missed out on my childhood. I had to work hard, but I was immediately given a place in playback.” Young Lata Mangeshkar
She went to school for only one day. It is said that on the very first day of her school, she brought her younger sister, Asha, and started teaching music to other students and when teachers intervened, she was so furious that she stopped going to the school. In an interview, she talked about her anger issues and said,
I have a fierce temper. I’ve mastered it over the years, but when I’m angry, no one can force me to do anything I don’t want to.” Lata Mangeshkar’s childhood photo
Didi was burning the candle at both ends to keep the family going.”
Lata’s first big achievement in Bombay was her meeting with Aman Ali Khan Bhindi Bazarwala, a classical singer, who accepted her as a student; reportedly, A cord was tied around her arm as part of the ceremonial acceptance. After India’s partition, Aman Ali went to Pakistan, and Lata had to find a guru in Amanat Ali, an accomplished singer who went to the same school as Amir Khan. When Amanat Ali died in 1951, Lata’s apprenticeship in classical music ended abruptly. Lata once wistfully said,
Maybe I’d have become a classical singer if Amanat Ali were alive.” Lata Mangeshkar playing the Veena
After Vinayak’s death, Lata had no fixed income following which she approached a supplier of film extras who later introduced her to Master Ghulam Haidar, a close friend of Amanat Ali and a leading music director of the times. Haidar, who was awed by her range and sweet voice, took her to Filmistan, the Mecca of Bombay’s show business, owned by Subodh Mukherjee. When Ghulam Haidar (music director) introduced Lata to Mukherjee who was making the film ‘Shaheed’ (1948), Mukherjee dismissed Lata’s voice as “too thin” and said that her voice would not match that of the heroine, Kamini Kaushal, the screen siren of the ’40s, to this Haidar responded,
In the coming years, producers and directors would “fall at Lata’s feet” and “beg her” to sing in their movies.”
In an interview, Lata Mangeshkar declared that Ghulam Haidar was her true Godfather who trusted her talent.
Lata Mangeshkar’s mentor Ghulam Haidar
On The same day, when Mukherjee rejected her voice, she accompanied Haidar to the studios of Bombay Talkies at Malad, where she was selected to sing for Majboor (1948), and the song ‘Dil Mera Toda, Mujhe Kahin Ka Na Chhora’ from the film became her first breakthrough hit song. She reportedly recorded the song at the 32nd take. While recalling the success of Majboor’s song, Lata said,
I never looked back since then.”
I recorded two songs in the morning, two in the afternoon, two in the evening and two at night.” Lata Mangeshkar in a recording studio
When Naushad introduced her to Dilip Kumar , he teased her for her Marathified Hindi following which she took lessons in Urdu from an Urdu teacher, Shafi. Dilip Kumar recalled the incident over three decades later and said he got embarrassed hearing Lata to pronounce each Hindi and Urdu word with such eloquence that he could not comprehend. He said,
my ears tingled in shame.” Lata Mangeshkar tying Rakhi to Dilip Kumar
Filmfare Awards were first introduced in 1954, and at that time, the Best Music award was given to a particular song, not to the whole album; however, from 1956, the award was given to the music director for the whole album. When Shankar-Jaikishan won the award in 1957, Lata was not happy as she wanted the awards to include the category of Best Singer. In an interview, she narrated this story and said,
Jaikishan came to see me and said: ‘We’re getting the award so you must sing Rasik Balma at the awards ceremony.’ I said: ‘I won’t sing.’ Then Jaiskishan said, ‘Why won’t you? We’re getting an award.’ And I said, ”You are getting the award, not me. The award is for Best Music. They aren’t giving the award to the singer or lyricist. So why don’t you let your orchestra play the tune without words and singer?’ We had a big fight and he said: ‘How can you talk to me like this? I’m going.’ I said: ‘Very well. Go!’ Then Shankarji came and said: ‘Lataji, he’s naïve and young. Don’t be upset by what he says.’ I explained to Shankarji why I had refused. ‘I won’t sing unless Filmfare introduces awards for playback singers and songwriters. Then I’ll come. Otherwise I won’t.’ These were the kinds of quarrels we had.” Lata Mangeshkar with Shankar Jaikishan
Lata Mangeshkar posing with her Filmfare Award
Slow poison.
In 1962, I fell very ill for about three months. One day, I woke up feeling very uneasy in my stomach. And then I started throwing up – it was terrible, the vomit was a greenish colour. The doctor came and even brought an x-ray machine home because I could not move. He x-rayed my stomach and said I was being slowly poisoned.”
Lata, Tumne Aaj Mujhe Rula Diya” Lata Mangeshkar singing Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon at New Delhi’s National Stadium on 26 January 1963
Lata Mangeshkar performing at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall in 1974
Details of a concert of Lata Mangeshkar on the display board of Madison Square Garden in New York
Whether it is a fact that the incidents of derailment of trains on various sections have been on the increase; if so, the number of train derailment incidents since the beginning of the year 2000; the estimated loss suffered by the Railways as a consequence thereof; what measures have been taken by government to prevent such incident?” Lata Mangeshkar outside the Parliament of India
The Madhya Pradesh Government and the Maharashtra Government instituted the ‘Lata Mangeshkar Award’ in 1984 and 1992, respectively.
Lata Mangeshkar Award announced by the Maharashtra government in 1992
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives the first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award in Mumbai on 24 April 2022
Her voice suited to almost every female star, from Madhubala in the 1940s to Kajol in the 1990s, and she sang alongside top male singers, including Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar . She also worked with every leading filmmaker in Bollywood, from Raj Kapoor and Guru Dutt to Mani Ratnam and Karan Johar . Moreover, from roadside vendors to long-distance truckers, and from Army jawans in Ladakh to the glittering elite of Mumbai, Lata Mangeshkar’s voice is considered the one that no Indian can miss.
An auto-rickshaw in Mumbai displaying the versatility of Lata Mangeshkar
In 2012, she again rose her voice to get royalties from recording companies after her songs, owned by recording companies, began appearing on various music albums. She lamented,
What do I get from this? I don’t get any royalty. Now there is internet and the MP3 format.”
Daughter of the nation, a different lata.
This may sound strange but when I used to visit America on holiday, I loved spending time in Las Vegas. It’s an exciting city. I really enjoyed playing the slot machines. I never played roulette or cards – but I used to spend the whole night at a slot machine. I was very lucky and won many times.”
It was my maternal grandmother and mother who taught me how to cook. I started cooking when I was very young and often made lunch and dinner at home. In later years, Mrs. Bhalji Pendharkar, whom we called Bakula Mausi, taught me how to cook some dishes. She was a dear and close family friend. I called her ‘Ma.’ I was very close to her and often stayed with her. She used to wash my hair and taught me how to make pulao and mutton. And many vegetarian dishes too. Mrs. Majrooh Sultanpuri showed me how to make pasanda and chicken curry.” Lata Mangeshkar (sitting) learning cooking skills from composer Anil Biswas
I cook quickly, and the kitchen is always left neat and tidy after I have finished. The pleasure of cooking isn’t in cooking, but seeing people enjoy the meal and say they have liked what I made for them – that makes me happy. earlier, when I used to spend time in London, I always used to cook there.”
My love for photography started in 1946. I was on an outdoor shoot and took a picture of someone who was standing by a river. I became intrigued by photography. I told Madhavrao Shinde, the film editor, about my interest, and he taught me the basics: how to load film and the kind of camera I should buy.” Lata Mangeshkar posing with a camera
I don’t know what I’d have done if I wasn’t a singer. But photography was definitely a feasible option. It’s a pity that the art of clicking pictures has been replaced by digital photography. People now take all their pictures on their phone. The sheer joy of capturing cameras through the lens of an old fashioned camera is lost.”
Lata Mangeshkar with the 1983 Cricket World Cup-winning Indian team
Lata Mangeshkar with Sachin Tendulkar
Last birthday.
On 28 September 2021, her 92nd birthday, which also proved to be her last birthday, she recalled her childhood days and said,
That long journey is with me, and that little girl is still with me. She has not gone anywhere. Some people call me ‘Saraswati’ or say that I have her blessings. They say I am this and that. All this is nothing I believe but the blessings of my parents, our deity Mangesh, Sai Baba, and God.”
It is their blessing that people like whatever I sing. Otherwise who am I? I am nothing. There have been better singers than me, and some of them are not even with us. I am grateful to God and to my parents for whatever I have today.”
On the morning of 6 February 2022, the world of music came to standstill when the news of Lata Mangeshkar’s demise broke on television sets. On the same day, her last rites were performed at Shivaji Park Crematorium, Mumbai with the full state honour, and it was attended by many dignitaries and celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan , Sachin Tendulkar , and PM Narendra Modi who paid their last tributes to the legendary singer at the crematorium. Later, two-day national mourning was observed for the departed soul. On 10 February 2022, her ashes were immersed in the holy Ramkund on the banks of the Godavari river in Maharashtra.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and Shah Rukh Khan (right) pay their last tributes to Lata Mangeshkar on 6 February 2022 at Shivaji Park in Mumbai
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Lata Mangeshkar: A biography. Hardcover - January 1, 1995. by Raju Bharatan (Author) 3.0 3 ratings. See all formats and editions. Biography of Latåa Maçngeâsakara, b. 1929, Hindi and Marathi playback singer. Report an issue with this product or seller. Print length. 385 pages.
Lata Mangeshkar. : Raju Bharatan. UBS Publishers' Distributors, 1995 - Biography & Autobiography - 385 pages. This Biography Of Lata Mageshkar Covers Her Illustrious Singing Career Spanning 52 Years. Dusjacket Missing, Illustrations In Colour And B&W, Condition Good.
Lata Mangeshkar (pronounced [ləˈt̪a ... The book quotes Kapoor as saying, "I visualised the story of a man falling for a woman with an ordinary countenance but a golden voice and wanted to cast Lata Mangeshkar in the role." [94] In the late 1970s and early 1980s, she worked with the children of composers she had earlier worked with. ...
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Hindi writer-poet Yatindra Mishra's biography of the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, titled 'Lata: Sur-Gatha', won the 64th National Film Award and the MAMI Award for Best Writing on Cinema ...
Bharatan is definitely an expert on Lata's career, and this book is more of a filmography than a biography in many aspects, as compared to the Bhimani book. Bharatan tends to repeat many incidents and facts over and over throughout the book, which sometimes makes the narrative seem a little slow. However, this is still a good read, and ...
Lata Mangeshkar: A Biography by Raju Bharatan . Lata Mangeshkar: A biography Author: Raju Bharatan Publisher: UBS Publishers Distributors Ltd. First Edition: 1995 Hard Cover. Veteran writer-journalist Raju Bharatan writes about Lata's life and career in his typically colorful and controversial style. Buy the book on Amazon.
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Lata Mangeshkar. Prabhat Prakashan, Jan 1, 2021 - Biography & Autobiography - 10 pages. Delve into the captivating life and illustrious career of the Nightingale of India with "Lata Mangeshkar" by Lata Mangeshkar herself. Step into the world of melody and magic as Lata Mangeshkar, the legendary playback singer, shares her extraordinary journey ...
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Biography of Lata Mangeshkar, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, MS Dhoni & Narendra Modi (Set of 4 Books) by RPH Editorial Board | 24 September 2023. Paperback
Lata Mangeshkar is the elder sister of singers Asha Bhosle, Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar and Meena Mangeshkar. She was honoured with India's highest award in cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, in 1989. Childhood & Early Life. Lata Mangeshkar was born on September 28, 1929 in Indore, Central Provinces (now Madhya Pradesh).
1/6. End of an era: Books on Lata Mangeshkar you must read. World-renowned singer Lata Mangeshkar died on 6 February 2022, at the age of 92 from multiple organ failure after contracting COVID-19 ...
An ode to the majestic life of the late Lata Mangeshkar, Lata: A Life in Music celebrates art in its totality and tells the life story of India's most loved vocal artists. The result of Yatindra Mishra's decade-long dialogue with the great singer, it also explores the lesser-known aspects of the great artist, introducing the readers to Lata Mangeshkar as an intellectual and cultural exponent ...
Lata Mangeshkar, the Nightingale of India, is one such iconic figure whose melodious tones have woven a tapestry of emotions, melodies, and memories that have resonated with millions around the world. Lata Mangeshkar's remarkable rise to stardom took flight during the golden era of Indian cinema. From soul-stirring ghazals to spirited ...
Lata Mangeshkar: A Brief Biography. Born on 28th September 1929 in Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Lata Mangeshkar is one of the greatest singers India has ever produced. The Mangeshkar family could very well be called the premier musical family of India as father Pt. Dinanath and the five siblings - Lata, Usha, Asha (Bhosle), Meena (Khadikar) and ...
Lata Mangeshkar (born September 28, 1929, Indore, British India—died February 6, 2022, Mumbai, India) was a legendary Indian playback singer noted for her distinctive voice and a vocal range that extended over more than three octaves. Her career spanned eight decades, and she recorded songs for the soundtracks of more than 2,000 Indian films.
Lata Mangeshkar was born in Indore on September 28, 1929, and became, quite simply, the most popular playback singer in Bollywood's history. She sung for over 50 years for actresses from Nargis to Preity G Zinta, as well as recorded albums of all kinds (ghazals, pop, etc).Until the 1991 edition, when her entry disappeared, the Guinness Book of World Records listed her as the most-recorded ...
Lata Mangeshkar has 35 books on Goodreads with 179 ratings. Lata Mangeshkar's most popular book is Bhakti Samarpan - Best Loved Devotional Songs (Music CD).
Category: Biography Books, Memoir Books. ISBN: 978-81-89738-41-9. MRP: 695. Since 1949, when Lata Mangeshkar was first noticed for her extraordinary singing talent in the Mahal song 'Aayega aanewala,' her magical voice has taken a firm hold of the Indian imagination. The tuneful purity and timeless quality of her voice have had a profound ...
Check this page to read her biography- age, family & much more! Lata Mangeshkar is one of the most respected Indian playback singer who has also been honoured with Bharat Ratna. Check this page to read her biography- age, family & much more! ... According to later editions of the Guinness Book, Lata Mangeshkar sang no fewer than 30,000 songs ...
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