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ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಶ್ಕರ್ ಅವರ ಜೀವನ ಚರಿತ್ರೆ|Lata Mangeshkar Biography in Kannada

ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಶ್ಕರ್ ಅವರ ಜೀವನ ಚರಿತ್ರೆ, ವಯಸ್ಸು, ತಂದೆ ತಾಯಿ, ಗಂಡ, ಮಕ್ಕಳು, ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಗಳು ( Lata Mangeshkar Biography,age, parents, husband, children, awards in Kannada)

ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಶ್ಕರ್ ಅವರು ಭಾರತದ ಒಬ್ಬ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಗಾಯಕಿ ಮತ್ತು ಹಾಡು ಸಂಯೋಜಕಿ ಆಗಿದ್ದವರು. ಇವರು ಏಳು ದಶಕಗಳ ಕಾಲ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸಂಗೀತ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ತಮ್ಮ ಕೊಡುಗೆಯನ್ನೂ ನೀಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಇವರ ಈ ಸಂಗೀತ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ಸಾಧನೆಗಾಗಿ ಇವರನ್ನು “ಭಾರತದ ನೈಟಿಂಗೇಲ್” ಮತ್ತು “ಮೆಲೋಡಿ ರಾಣಿ” ಎಂದು ಕರೆಯುತ್ತಾರೆ.

ಇವರು ಒಟ್ಟು 36 ಭಾಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತು ಕೆಲವು ವಿದೇಶಿ ಭಾಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕೂಡಾ ಹಾಡನ್ನು ಹಾಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಇವರಿಗೆ ಭಾರತ ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಭಾರತ ರತ್ನ, ದಾದಾಸಾಹೇಬ್ ಫಾಲ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟು ಗೌರವಿಸಿದೆ.

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ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಶ್ಕರ್ ಜೀವನ ಚರಿತ್ರೆ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ, ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಶ್ಕರ್ ಕುಟುಂಬದ ಪರಿಚಯ.

ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಶ್ಕರ್ ಅವರು ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂಬರ್ 28,1929 ರಲ್ಲಿ ಮಧ್ಯ ಪ್ರದೇಶದ ಇಂದೋರನಲ್ಲಿ ಜನಿಸಿದರು. ಇವರ ತಂದೆ ದೀನನಾಥ್ ಮಂಗೇಶ್ಕರ್ ಒಬ್ಬ ಮರಾಠಿ ಮತ್ತು ಕೊಂಕಣಿ ಸಂಗೀತಗಾರರಾಗಿದ್ದರು ಮತ್ತು ತಾಯಿ ಶೇವಂತಿ ಗೃಹಿಣಿ ಆಗಿದ್ದರು.

ಲತಾ ಅವರ ಮೊದಲ ಹೆಸರು ಹೇಮಾ ಆದರೆ ಇದನ್ನು ಅವರ ತಂದೆಯ ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಲತಿಕಾ ಎಂಬ ಸ್ತ್ರೀ ಪಾತ್ರ ಇತ್ತು ಇದರಿಂದ ಪ್ರಭಾವಿತರಾಗಿ ಅವರ ಹೆಸರನ್ನು ಮರುನಾಮಕರಣ ಮಾಡಿದರು.

ಲತಾ ಅವರ 13 ವರ್ಷದಲ್ಲಿದಾಗ, 1942 ರಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರ ತಂದೆ ಹೃದಯಘಾತದಿಂದ ಸಾವಿಗಿಡಾದರು.

ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಷ್ಕರ್ ಅವರ ಗಾಯನ ವೃತ್ತಿ

ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಷ್ಕರ್ ಅವರು ತಾನು 5 ವರ್ಷದವರಾಗಿದ್ದಾಗ ತನ್ನ ತಂದೆಯಿಂದ ಸಂಗೀತದ ಜ್ಞಾನ ಪಡೆದರು. ಇವರ ತಂದೆ ಸಾವಿನ ನಂತರ ಇವರ ಕುಟುಂಬದ ಶುಭ ಚಿಂತಕ ಅವರ ತಂದೆಯ ಗೆಳೆಯ ನವಯುಗ್ ಚಿತ್ರಪಟ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಕಂಪನಿಯ ಮಾಲೀಕ ಮಾಸ್ಟರ್ ವಿನಾಯಕ ಅವರು ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ಅವಕಾಶ ಕಲ್ಪಿಸಿಕೊಟ್ಟರು.

ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಷ್ಕರ್ ಅವರು ವೃತ್ತಿ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಡಿದ ಮೊದಲ ಹಾಡು

ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಶ್ಕರ್ ಅವರು ತನ್ನ ವೃತ್ತಿ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಡಿದ ಮೊದಲ ಹಾಡು ಮರಾಠಿಯ ಕಿತಿ ಹಸಾಲ್ ಚಿತ್ರದ “ನಾಚು ಯಾ ಗದೇ, ಖೇಲು ಸಾರಿ ಮನಿ ಹೌಸ್ ಭಾರ್”.

ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಷ್ಕರ್ ಅವರಿಗೆ ನೀಡಿ ಗೌರವಿಸಿದ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಗಳ ಪಟ್ಟಿ

ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಶ್ಕರ್ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಹಾಡುಗಳು.

ನೋಡಿದ್ರೆ ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಶ್ಕರ್ ಅವರ ಬಹಳಷ್ಟು ಹಾಡುಗಳು ಸೂಪರ್ ಹಿಟ್ ಆಗಿವೆ, ಅದರೆ ಅದರಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲವು ಹಾಡುಗಳು ತುಂಬ ಜನಪ್ರಿಯವಾಗಿವೆ. ಅವುಗಳನ್ನು ಕೆಳಗೆ ಪಟ್ಟಿ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಅವುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಎಂದಿಗೂ ಮರೆಯುಲಾಗದ ಹಾಡು” ಏ ಮೇರೆ ವತನ್ ಕೇ ಲೋಗೋ” ಆಗಿದೆ.

ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಶ್ಕರ್ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಹಾಡುಗಳು 1970

• ಚೆಲ್ ತೆ ಚಲತೆ
• ಇನ್ಹಿ ಲೊಗೊನೆ
• ರನ್ ಗಿಲ್ ರೇ

ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಶ್ಕರ್ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಹಾಡುಗಳು 1980 (Lata Mangeshkar Hit Songs 1980)

• ಮೈನೆ ಪ್ಯಾರ್ ಕಿಯಾ

ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಶ್ಕರ್ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಹಾಡುಗಳು 1990 + (Lata Mangeshkar Hit Songs in 1990+ in Kannada)

ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಷ್ಕರ್ ಅವರ ಅರೋಗ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಮರಣ (lata mangeshkar health and death in kannada).

ಜನೆವರಿ 8, 2022 ರಂದು ಲತಾ ಮಂಗೇಷ್ಕರ್ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಕೋವಿಡ್- 19 ಪಾಸಿಟೀವ್ ಬಂದಿತು. ಆದರೆ MOSD ನಿಂದ 6 ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 2022 ರಲ್ಲಿ ಮರಣ ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದರು.

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Lata Mangeshkar: A Brief Biography

After Dinanath’s untimely death in 1942, a 13 year-old Lata entered the film industry as her family’s sole bread-winner. In the early part of her career, she did bit roles in some Marathi and Hindi films. She recorded her first song ‘Naachu Yaa Gade Kheloo Saaree’ for a Marathi film Kiti Hasaal (1942). In Aap Ki Seva Mein (1947), she made her playback singing debut for Hindi films with the song ‘Paa Laagoo Kar Joree Re’. Even though she has sung approximately 6,500 songs in many different languages, her maximum output and best work is in Hindi, Marathi and Bengali.

As a singer, her main body of work comprises of film songs. The simplicity and easy accessibility of this musical form coupled with Lata’s matchless virtuosity and versatility have made her a national cultural icon who has stood the test of time. It is the class, creativity, critical acclaim and cultural impact, not to mention the consistent commercial success of her musical output that has set her apart from her contemporaries and has given her the status of ‘Melody Queen of India’.

Most of the stalwarts of Indian classical music have praised her role in popularizing their genre among the masses through her semi-classical film songs. The legendary classical singer Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan had once affectionately called Lata  ‘Ustaadon ki Ustaad’  (Master of Masters). Commercially speaking, various film soundtracks and non-film albums dominated by her songs have topped the charts for more than six decades and they have sold in the millions. From the time she first made her mark with the haunting rendition of ‘Aayegaa Aanewaalaa’ in the 1949 film  Mahal,  her songs have occupied pride of place in the music of almost all the top composers of Hindi film music. These songs have been associated with many important milestones in Indian cinema:  Barsaat, Anarkali, Nagin, Mother India, Madhumati  and  Mughal-E-Azam being prime examples of the early ‘Golden era’ of the 1950s and 60s;  Pakeezah, Bobby, Ek Duuje Ke Liye, Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge, Dil To Paagal Hai  of the 70s, 80s and 90s, right up to post-millennium era blockbusters such as  Lagaan  and  Veer Zaara.

Her emotional rendition of the patriotic song- ‘Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon’ after the culmination of the Indo-China war had moved the late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to tears. Many of her non-film albums like ‘Meera Bhajan’, ‘Chaala Vaahi Des’, ‘Lata sings Ghalib’, ‘Dnyaneshwar Mauli’, ‘Koli Geete’, ‘Ganpati Aarati’, ‘Abhang Tukayache’, ‘Shiv Kalyan Raja’, ‘Ram Shyam Gungaan’, ‘Sajda’ and ‘Shraddhanjali’ have carved a musical niche of their own.

She composed songs for a few Marathi movies in the 1950s and 60s, mostly under the pseudonym  Anandghan . As a composer, her flair for melody and the ability to smoothly blend classical and folk music were apparent. She won the ‘Maharashtra State Award’ as the ‘Best Composer’ for the film  ‘Saadhi Maanse’  (1965).

Every possible major musical and lifetime achievement award at the regional and national level has been bestowed on her at some time or the other. In 1989, she received the Dadasaheb Phalke award for her path-breaking contribution to Indian cinema. After earlier giving her the prestigious ‘Padma Bhushan’ (1969) and ‘Padma Vibhushan’ (1999) awards, the Indian government ultimately conferred upon her the highest civilian honour – the ‘Bharat Ratna’ in 2001. Later, she also went on to receive the prestigious ‘Legion of Honour’ award from the Government of France. Such is the cultural impact of her monumental musical contribution that three state governments – Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Goa – have each separately instituted an annual ‘Lata Mangeshkar award’ for honouring senior artistes in popular music for lifetime achievement.

While choosing her as one of the four ‘Indians of the Twentieth Century’ along with Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekanand and Dhirubhai Ambani, ‘The Times of India’ said: “All of them are self-made individuals; they did not have the advantage of wealth, aristocracy or caste; they fought adversity and believed in action -  karmayogis  in a true sense. They made India proud and gave the world new ideas, dreams and hopes.”

Nothing can describe Lata Mangeshkar, the legend, any better!

(*Source: Lata-Voice of the golden era by Dr. Mandar V. Bichu, Popular Prakashan )

Lata Mangeshkar Age, Death, Husband, Family, Biography

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Lata Mangeshkar was a legendary Indian playback singer, who is considered one of the greatest singers in India. 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, the legendary singer 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

Named After a Character from Her Father’s Play

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

A Huge Fan of K. L. Saigal

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.”

Nomadic Childhood

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

Sole Breadwinner

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

Attended School For Only One Day!

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

First Public Performance

Initial Career

Arrived in Bombay

Didi was burning the candle at both ends to keep the family going.”

She Would Have Become a Classical Singer

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

Rejected For Her ‘Thin’ Voice

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

First Breakthrough

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.”

Early Fame and Hectic Schedule

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

Dilip Kumar Questioned Her Accent

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

She Monopolized the Filmfare Awards

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

Oldest Winner of the National Film Award

She Imitated a Singer

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.”

Her Song Brought Nehru to Tears

Lata, Tumne Aaj Mujhe Rula Diya” Lata Mangeshkar singing Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon at New Delhi’s National Stadium on 26 January 1963

Composer and Producer

Abroad Tours

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

Member of Rajya Sabha

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

Relevant in Every Generation

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.”

Unfulfilled Desires

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.”

Loved Cooking

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.”

An Outstanding Photographer

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.”

A Passionate Cricket Fan

Lata Mangeshkar with the 1983 Cricket World Cup-winning Indian team

Lata Mangeshkar with Sachin Tendulkar

Voice insurance

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.”

The End of an Era

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, often referred to as the “Nightingale of India,” is one of the most celebrated playback singers in the history of Indian cinema. Her mellifluous voice has charmed audiences for decades, making her an iconic figure in the world of music. Born on September 28, 1929, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Lata Mangeshkar’s journey to stardom is a remarkable tale of talent, perseverance, and dedication.

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Lata mangeshkar death anniversary.

Lata Mangeshkar’s second death anniversary was on February 6, 2024. Lata Mangeshkar, known as the Nightingale of India, was a legendary Indian playback singer who was born on September 28, 1929 in Indore, British India. She died on February 6, 2022 in Mumbai, India at the age of 92.  Mangeshkar was known for her distinctive voice and vocal range that extended over more than three octaves. She was also a composer and film producer.

Early Life and Background

Lata Mangeshkar, the legendary playback singer renowned for her distinctive voice and extensive vocal range spanning more than three octaves, was born on 28 September 1929 in Indore, India. She was the eldest among five siblings, born to Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar and Shevanti. Her father, often referred to as Master Dinanath, was a prominent figure in Marathi theatre.

Introduced to music at a tender age, Lata, initially named “Hema,” recorded her first song at the age of 13 for Vasant Joglekar’s Marathi film, Kiti Hasaal. Later, her parents renamed her Lata, inspired by a character named Latika in one of her father’s plays, BhaawBandhan. Her siblings, in order of birth, are Meena, Asha, Usha, and Hridaynath, all of whom have carved their own niches as accomplished singers and musicians.

Though her formal education details remain scant, Lata Mangeshkar’s journey exemplifies that formal degrees are not the sole path to success. She received her initial music lessons from her father and commenced acting in his musical productions at the age of five.

Lata Mangeshkar’s early exposure to music and theatre laid the groundwork for her illustrious career, which would eventually span decades and earn her numerous accolades. Her upbringing in a family deeply immersed in musical traditions played a pivotal role in shaping her into the iconic figure she became.

Lata Mangeshkar’s Musical Upbringing

Lata’s initial musical training came from her father, who recognized her exceptional talent at a young age. Under his guidance, she received rigorous training in classical music, which laid the foundation for her future success. However, tragedy struck the family when Lata’s father passed away when she was just 13 years old, leaving them in a state of financial hardship.

Lata Mangeshkar’s Struggles and Early Career

Following her father’s demise, Lata Mangeshkar took it upon herself to support her family through her musical talents. She began her career as a playback singer in the 1940s, struggling initially to make a mark in the industry dominated by established singers. Despite facing numerous rejections and setbacks, Lata persevered with resilience and determination.

Lata Mangeshkar’s Rise to Stardom

Lata’s breakthrough came with the song “Aayega Aanewala” from the film “Mahal” (1949), composed by music director Khemchand Prakash. This haunting melody catapulted her to fame, earning her widespread recognition as a singer of exceptional caliber. Subsequently, she collaborated with legendary composers such as S.D. Burman, Shankar-Jaikishan, and R.D. Burman, among others, delivering one hit after another.

Lata Mangeshkar’s Versatility and Mastery

What set Lata Mangeshkar apart from her contemporaries was not only her angelic voice but also her remarkable versatility. Whether it was classical, semi-classical, ghazals, bhajans, or film songs across various genres, she effortlessly rendered each composition with unparalleled grace and emotion. Her ability to convey the intricacies of human emotions through her voice made her an indispensable asset to the Indian film industry.

Legacy and Achievements

Throughout her illustrious career spanning over seven decades, Lata Mangeshkar has amassed numerous accolades and honors. She has won several National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, and Padma Awards, including the prestigious Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 2001. Her contributions to music have not only earned her the adoration of millions of fans worldwide but have also left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of India.

Philanthropy and Personal Life

Beyond her musical accomplishments, Lata Mangeshkar has also been actively involved in philanthropic endeavors, supporting various charitable causes and initiatives. Despite her immense fame, she has always maintained a low-key personal life, preferring to let her music speak for itself. Her humility, dedication to her craft, and unwavering commitment to excellence continue to inspire generations of aspiring musicians.

Lata Mangeshkar Biography UPSC

Lata Mangeshkar’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a music icon is a testament to the power of talent, hard work, and perseverance. Her timeless melodies have transcended generations, weaving themselves into the fabric of Indian culture. As the Nightingale of India, her legacy will forever resonate in the hearts of music lovers around the world, ensuring that her voice remains immortalized for generations to come.

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