Lata Mangeshkar passes away Highlights: Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar passed away on February 6 (today) at the age of 92 years due to multiple organ failure, her sister Usha Mangeshkar and doctors treating her said. The veteran singer had tested positive for coronavirus infection with mild symptoms and was admitted on January 8 to Breach Candy Hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) where she was being treated by Dr Pratit Samdani and his team of doctors. She was also diagnosed with pneumonia. Her condition had improved. However, she was back on the ventilator on February 5 after her health deteriorated and was undergoing "aggressive therapy", according to a doctor treating her. The last rites will be held this evening. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has said that Mangeshkar would be accorded a state funeral. A two-day national mourning will be observed on the demise of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, reported news agency PTI citing official sources. The national flag will fly at half mast, they said, adding that a state funeral will be accorded to her. The death of the singer plunged the country into mourning with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the tributes in a series of tweets. Considered the voice of generations of Indians and one of the biggest music icons of the country, she received several film awards and honors like Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Dada Saheb Phalke Award, and multiple National Film Awards. She was also the recipient of Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, in 2001.
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Shah Rukh Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, Shankar Mahadevan pay last respect to veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Shivaji Park.
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Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, state minister Aaditya Thackeray pay last respect to veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Shivaji Park.
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PM Narendra Modi offers floral tributes to music legend Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Shivaji Park
Private museum in MP's Indore boasts of 7,600 gramophone records of Lata Mangeshkar songs
A museum in Indore in Madhya Pradesh has a collection of 7,600 rare gramophone records of songs of melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, who died in Mumbai on Sunday. Suman Chourasia, who set up this 1600 square feet museum in Pigdambar area in 2008, told Suman Chourasia to PTI.
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Sonia Gandhi expresses grief at demise of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar
"An era has ended today. Lata Ji will always be an inspiration for generations" she says.
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It's a sad day for us, says AR Rahman
"It's a sad day for us. Somebody like Lata Ji isn't just an icon, she's a part of India's music &poetry; this void will remain forever. I used to wake up to a picture of Lata Didi's face & get inspired; was lucky to record a few songs &sing along with her," Music composer AR Rahman said.
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Lata Mangeshkar is the pride of India, says Padma Bhushan Ustad Rashid Khan
"Lata Mangeshkar is the pride of India. Her demise has come as a shock to me and the whole nation. I pray that her soul rests in peace. We will always remember her; no one can take her place," Padma Bhushan Ustad Rashid Khan said.
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Lata Ji was a symbol of affection & humanity, says JP Nadda
"Our Lata Didi is no longer with us. I pay my heartfelt tribute & pray to God for her soul to rest in peace & her family to get strength to deal with the loss. Lata Ji was a symbol of affection & humanity. Country is in mourning," BJP national president JP Nadda in Uttarakhand said.
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | PM Modi to visit Mumbai to pay his last respects to veteran singer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai today to pay his last respects to Lata Mangeshkar. "Will be leaving for Mumbai in some time to pay my last respects to Lata Didi," the PM tweeted.
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | Lata Mangeshkar's mortal remains taken home from hospital; fans throng street for last glimpse
The mortal remains of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar were taken from Breach Candy Hospital to her residence in Mumbai today amid tight security, as a large number of her fans and well-wishers gathered outside the medical facility to catch a final glimpse of the music icon.Mangeshkar (92) died at the hospital in the morning due to multiple organ failure. Nearly 50 policemen were stationed outside the hospital, which saw a stream of visitors since morning, including politicians - Union minister Nitin Gadkari, NCP president Sharad Pawar, Maharashtra cabinet minister Aaditya Thackeray - and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. (PTI)
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Lyricist Javed Akhtar and actor Anupam Kher arrive at 'Prabhukunj' -- Lata Mangeshkar's Peddar Road residence
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Lata Mangeshkar passed away on February 6 at the age of 92 years. The legendary singer died at a hospital in Mumbai around 8.12 am due to multiple organ failures. She had tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms and was hospitalised on January 8. Her last rites will be conducted at 6.30 pm at Shivaji Park with full state honours. Here's a look at 20 of her best songs.
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One of Lata Mangeshkar's most popular songs ‘Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon’ which continues to be etched in people's memories had once brought tears to the eyes of late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1963. The song was written by Kavi Pradeep in honour of Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the 1962 war with China, and was composed by C Ramachandra.
Read more | When Lata Mangeshkar sang ‘Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon’ and moved Jawaharlal Nehru to tears
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Mortal remains of Lata Mangeshkar brought to 'Prabhukunj' -- her Peddar Road residence. The last rites of the legendary singer will be performed at Shivaji Park today evening.
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | Voice of a million centuries has left us, says Amitabh Bachchan
Describing Lata Mangeshkar as "the voice of million centuries", megastar Amitabh Bachchan paid homage to the singing legend. Bachchan took to his personal blog to bid adieu to the melody queen. "She has left us .. The voice of a million centuries has left us .. her voice resounds now in the Heavens !" he wrote. "Prayers for calm and peace .." the 79-year-old actor added.
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | Two-day state mourning for Lata Mangeshkar
A two-day "state mourning" will be observed on the demise of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, reported news agency PTI citing official sources. Citing a wireless message sent out to state chief secretaries by the Union Home Ministry, they said the national flag will fly at half mast from February 6 to February 7 throughout India. The central government has decided that as a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, two-day state mourning will be observed from February 6 to February 7 and there will be no official entertainment in this period, they said. (PTI)
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | Security tightened at Mumbai's Shivaji Park ahead of Lata Mangeshkar's funeral
Mumbai Police have beefed up security in and around the Shivaji Park in Dadar area for the funeral of veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died at a hospital here on Sunday morning, an official said. Prominent personalities from the film industry, politicians and other well-wishers of the late singer are expected to arrive to pay tributes to her, hence traffic on some of the major roads here will be diverted, he said. Keeping in mind the movement of VIPs at her residence on Pedder Road in south Mumbai and the Shivaji Park, barricading has been done at some key spots in those areas, the official said, adding the police will ensure a smooth movement of vehicles. After the 92-year-old singer's demise at the Breach Candy Hospital in the morning, top city police officials visited her residence and the Shivaji Park. (PTI)
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | Lata Mangeshkar touched the heart of every Indian, says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalincondoled the death of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and said she touched the heart of every Indian with her mellifluous renditions. "Deeply pained to know that the Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar has passed away. With a career spanning eight decades she has touched the heart of every Indian with her mellifluous renditions in various languages. I convey my heartfelt condolences to her family and fans," Stalin tweeted.
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | BJP postpones release of poll manifesto for UP election after Lata Mangeshkar's death
The release of the BJP manifesto for Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls was postponed today due to the demise of Lata Mangeshkar, reported news agency ANI.
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | Team India players to wear black band in match with West Indies today
Players of Team India will wear a black band in a match with West Indies today inhonour of Lata Mangeshkar, said BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla. The veteran singer died today due to multiple organ failure.
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Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla expressed "deep grief" over the demise of Lata Mangeshkar. "I express deep grief on the demise of 'Swarkokila' Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Ji. Her songs connected people all over the world with India, breaking the barriers of language. Her demise is an irreparable loss for the whole nation," he said.
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | Some of teh key awards received by Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | Some of teh key awards received by Lata Mangeshkar
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Mortal remains of Lata Mangeshkar to be taken to her residence around 12.30 pm. The last rites with full state honours will be conducted at Shivaji Park at 6.30 pm today, reported news agency ANI.
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BJP MP and Bollywood actor Hema Malini called her demise "saddening". "Lata Mangeshkar is such a big artist and personality. I've worked in 200 films and I'm lucky to have performed on the hit songs she sang. No one can sing like her, she was very special. Her passing away is very saddening," she told news agency ANI.
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Lata Mangeshkar's death plunged her fans into mourning, not only from India but also from neighboring Pakistan.
Pakistan minister Fawad Hussain called her “uncrowned queen of music”.
“A legend is no more, #LataMangeshkar was a melodious queen who ruled the world of music for decades she was uncrowned queen of music her voice shall keep ruling the Hearts of people for all times to come,” he tweeted.
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | Two-day national mourning for legend singer
A two-day national mourning will be observed on the demise of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, reported news agency PTI citing official sources. The national flag will fly at half mast, they said, adding that a state funeral will be accorded to her.
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | Tribute: The queen of soul, Lata Mangeshkar leaves a legacy that is unforgettable
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | Union Home Minister Amit Shah says Lata Mangeshkar's death a 'personal loss'
Union Home Minister said the demise of Lata Mangeshkar was a "personal loss" for him. "With her melodious and mesmerizing voice, Lata Mangeshkar has filled the lives of every generation not only in India but all over the world with the sweetness of Indian music. Her death is a personal loss for me," he tweeted.
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The last rite of the Nightingale of India will be held in the evening today
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | Rahul Gandhi says singer's 'golden voice is immortal'
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi also took to Twitter to express condolence on Lata Mangeshkar's demise. "Received the sad news of Lata Mangeshkar ji’s demise. She remained the most beloved voice of India for many decades. Her golden voice is immortal and will continue to echo in the hearts of her fans. My condolences to her family, friends and fans," he tweeted.
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | When Lata Mangeshkar said, 'It is a blessing that people like whatever I sing'
For someone who has spent seven decades as a professional singer, the Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar had wowed fans recently when she revealed that she remembered every moment of her early days. “That long journey is with me and that little girl is still with me. She has not gone anywhere,” said the 92-year-old in an interview last October when she released a new song.
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | When Lata Mangeshkar was nominated to Rajya Sabha
Lata Mangeshkar once said she was not so comfortable when she was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 1999. "My tenure in the Rajya Sabha was anything but happy. I was reluctant to be inducted into parliament," she had said in an interview with news agency IANS. "In fact, I pleaded with those who urged me into Rajya Sabha to let me off," she had added.
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Soon after the news of teh death of Lata Mangeshkar surfaced, reactions started pouring in from every section of society. Shiv Sena MP and party's chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut expressed grief over her death and described it as the end of an era.
Read more | Reactions start pouring in as Nightingale of India dies
Lata Mangeshkar passes away LIVE updates | PM Narendra Modi expresses condolence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to express condolence over teh death of legen singer Lata Mangeshkar. "I consider it my honour that I have always received immense affection from Lata Didi. My interactions with her will remain unforgettable. I grieve with my fellow Indians on the passing away of Lata Didi. Spoke to her family and expressed condolences. Om Shanti," he tweeted.
Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92 years after being hospitalised with COVID-19 on February 6, her sister Usha Mangeshkartold news agency PTI.
