Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar (92) passed away on Sunday, she informed sister Usha Mangeshkar. Also known as the ‘Queen of Melody’ for the past few weeks was very important. His treatment was going on for several weeks at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. mangeshkaro He was hospitalized after suffering from pneumonia and was tested positive for the novel coronavirus in early January. She was on a ventilator for weeks but was then taken off the ventilator on January 28 as she showed signs of improvement.
His health deteriorated again on Saturday and he was put back on ventilator.
Regarded as one of the great playback singers of Indian cinema, Mangeshkar started his career in 1942 at the age of 13 and sang over 30,000 songs in various Indian languages.
In his career spanning seven decades, he has sung many memorable songs including “Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh”, “Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya” and “Neela Asman So Gaya”.
Known as the Melody Queen of India, the singer has been honored with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, as well as the Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke awards.
Tributes have poured in to Lata Mangeshkar after the news broke, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “paining beyond words”.
PM Modi shared several pictures of the legendary Bollywood singer and wrote, “I feel pain beyond words. The kind and caring Lata didi has left us. She leaves a void in our country that cannot be filled.” May be gone. The generations to come will remember him. As a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had the unparalleled ability to mesmerize people”.
PM Modi said, “Lata didi’s songs evoked a wide range of emotions. She closely watched the transformation of the Indian film industry for decades. Beyond films, she was always passionate about India’s development. She was always a strong force.” And wanted to see a developed India.” ,
“I consider it my honor that I have always had immense affection from Lata didi. My interactions with her will be unforgettable. I am saddened by my fellow Indians on the passing away of Lata didi. Spoke to her family and expressed condolences. Om Peace,” the prime minister said.
Many other prominent people paid tribute to one of the greatest singers of the century. Actor Akshay Kumar wrote, “My voice is my identity, remember it… and how can anyone forget such a voice!
Deeply saddened by the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar ji, my condolences and prayers. Calmness”.
Former cricketer Virender Sehwag wrote, “The Nightingale of India, a voice that resonates, brought joy and happiness to millions across the world. Heartfelt condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.”
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar called his death “the end of an era”.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar ji. Ever since I can remember, she was the voice of the nation. This is indeed the end of an era,” the Ministry of External Affairs wrote on Twitter.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that Lata Mangeshkar’s “golden voice is immortal and will resonate in the hearts of her fans”.
Sharing a picture of himself with the legendary singer, Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote, “His demise is a personal loss to me”.
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