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The Golden Legacy of Lata Mangeshkar

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Lata Mangeshkar

Born on 28 September 1929, Lata Mangeshkar was often referred to as the ‘Nightingale of India.’
 

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Lata Mangeshkar recorded songs in over 36 languages.

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Deenanath Mangeshkar

Her father, Deenanath Mangeshkar was a Konkani classical singer and theatre actor. 
 

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A family of singers

Lata Mangeshkar was the eldest among her siblings, Meena Khadikar, Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar, and Hridaynath Mangeshkar. 
 

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Working in musical plays

At the age of 5, Lata Mangeshkar began working with her father in his musical plays.
 

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Lessons in Hindustani classical music

Lata Mangeshkar took lessons in Hindustani classical music from Ustad Aman Ali Khan before her Bollywood debut. 
 

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Bollywood debut

Lata Mangeshkar made her debut in Bollywood with the song ‘Paa Lagoon Kar Jori’ in the year 1946. 
 

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An exceptional artist

Gradually, Lata Mangeshkar gained recognition for her versatility. She often received praise for her ability to adapt to modern and traditional form of singing. 
 

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Lata Mangeshkar’s popular songs include

Pyar Kiya to Darna Kya, Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh, Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo, Piya Tose, Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha, Lag Jaa Gale, Chalte Chalte, and many more. 
 

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Recognition as a music composer

Lata Mangeshkar composed for a few Marathi movies under the pseudonym of Anand Ghan. She also received Maharashtra Government’s Best Music Director Award for ‘Sadhi Manase.’
 

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A legend

Lata Mangeshkar won several prestigious awards in recognition of her music legacy.

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Bharat Ratna

She was honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 2001, Padma Bhushan in 1969, Padma Vibhushan in 1999, and three National Film Awards etc. 
 

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Demise

Lata Mangeshkar bid farewell to the world on 6 February 2022, at the age of 92.

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