Lata Mangeshkar passed away on February 6. (Photo: Express Archives) Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar’s demise has left her fans, colleagues, and family saddened. She passed away on Sunday after suffering multiple organ failures. She was hospitalised for the past 28 days in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia and Covid-19.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is “anguished beyond words” after knowing about Mangeshkar’s demise. He tweeted, “The kind and caring Lata Didi has left us. She leaves a void in our nation that cannot be filled. The coming generations will remember her as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had an unparalleled ability to mesmerise people.”
I am anguished beyond words. The kind and caring Lata Didi has left us. She leaves a void in our nation that cannot be filled. The coming generations will remember her as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had an unparalleled ability to mesmerise people. pic.twitter.com/MTQ6TK1mSO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 6, 2022
He also shared a couple of pictures of himself with Mangeshkar and paid his tribute to the singer. He wrote, “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.”
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. pic.twitter.com/N0chZbBcX6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 6, 2022
Modi mentioned he talked to the late singer’s family and paid his condolence. He also said his interactions with the singer will remain “unforgettable.”
Many celebs from the Indian film industry including Anil Kapoor, AR Rahman, Mohanlal, SS Rajamouli, Shahid Kapoor, Raashi Khanna, Nimrat Kaur, Dia Mirza, Manoj Bajpayee, Ajay Devgn, and several others grieved the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar. They also paid their tribute to the singer who was affectionately called ‘Lata didi.’
Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani was at a loss of words on knowing about the passing away of the singer. “I don’t even have the words to express the loss and grief.#LataMangeshkar ji ki awaaz India ki pehchaan hai, aur hamesha rahegi.” He added that he is grateful for everything he learned from Lata Mangeshkar, “She called me during the last Indian Idol season. She was full of laughter & joy when talking about music. I’m broken at the thought of that chat with her. So grateful for all that #LataMangeshkar ji taught me and every musician in India, and that I got to thank her in person.”
Here’s how actors, filmmakers and singers are paying their tribute to Lata Mangeshkar
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Heartbroken, but blessed to have known & loved this incredible soul…Lataji holds a place in our hearts that will never be taken by anyone else. That’s how profoundly she has impacted our lives with her music.
May she rest in peace & light up the heavens with her brightness 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/HjgIQyE7mo— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 6, 2022
An icon a legend .. words will always fall short. Thank you for your glorious voice Lata ji. It will resonate worldwide for generations to come. RIP .
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) February 6, 2022
Extremely saddened to hear the unfortunate demise of legendary singer, nightingale, #LathaMangeshkar garu
May her soul Rest In Peace. My Deepest condolences to her family pic.twitter.com/u0RPhkdnH1
— Anil Ravipudi (@AnilRavipudi) February 6, 2022
May your soul rest in peace.
❤️#LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/OTf0rBL4h9— Kubbra Sait (@KubbraSait) February 6, 2022
A golden era of music world has truly ended!! Lata Ji you will be missed by millions of us & the generations coming after us!! Rest in peace!! #RIPLATAJI ॐ शान्ति 🙏🙏
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) February 6, 2022
Lata Mangeshkarji’s voice will always be India’s voice. Our glorious nightingale of India. Our Bharat Ratna.
Om Shanti 🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/UIzLfDBSit
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) February 6, 2022
Deeply saddened by demise of @mangeshkarlata didi she has been a mother figure to me over the years, use to call her every fortnight & have conversations. It’s a personal loss for me. Her presence will be immensely missed in my life. Love you Didi.❤️❤️#OmShanti 🙏#VoiceofIndia pic.twitter.com/EDepT6229e
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) February 6, 2022
India lost her voice today. There will never be another…💔#RIPLataMangeshkar ji pic.twitter.com/ZeNjfIgCKF
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) February 6, 2022
..and she lives forever. pic.twitter.com/mhZU8f8GTm
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) February 6, 2022
Lata Mangeshkar has over 30,000 songs in several languages to her credit. In her lifetime, she was honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan as well as several National Awards.
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