Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 6 (ANI): Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday at the age of 92 years, informed Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. “The country’s pride and music world’s Shirmor Swar Kokila Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar ji’s demise is very sad. My heartfelt tribute to the holy soul. Her passing is an irreparable loss to the country. She was always an inspiration to all the music seekers,” Gadkari tweeted after he visited Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. “Lata didi was an intense patriot. She has always had a firm faith in the ideology of Swatantraveer Savarkar. Her life has been full of many achievements. Lata ji has always been an inspiration to all of us for good deeds. Her contribution to Indian music is incomparable,” he said in another tweet.
The megastar had been admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital on January 8 after she was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia. Though having recovered from COVID, the star singer was put on ventilator support after her condition worsened on Saturday.
Dr Pratit Samdani, who was treating Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, said today, “It is with profound grief that we announce the sad demise of Lata Mangeshkar at 8:12 am. She has died because of multi-organ failure after more than 28 days of hospitalisation post-COVID-19.”
Dr Pratit Samdani, revealed that Lata Mangeshkar passed away due to miltiple organ failure. “It is with profound grief that we announce the sad demise of #LataMangeshkar at 8:12am. She has died because of multi-organ failure after more than 28 days of hospitalisation post #COVID19,” Dr Samdani informed.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi also expressed condolences over Mangeshkar’s demise. “Sad to learn about the demise of Swar Kokila, Lata Mangeshkar Ji. She enriched our lives for decades with her soulful voice. The nightingale of India has passed away but she will live in our hearts forever. Om Shanti,” Joshi tweeted.
Mangeshkar was an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer and was popularly known as “Nightingale of India” for her melodious voice.
Born on September 28, 1929, she began her career in the year 1942 at the age of 13. In a career spanning over seven decades, the melody queen recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films. She had sung songs in over thirty-six regional Indian languages and foreign languages.
In 2001, in recognition of her contributions to the nation, she was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour and is only the second vocalist, after MS Subbulakshmi, to receive this honour. She’s also the recipient of three National Film Awards among many other honours she received during the span of her career. ‘Aye Mere Vatan Ke Logon’, ‘Babul Pyare’, Lag Ja Gale Se Phir’ among others are some of her iconic songs.
Mangeshkar is survived by four younger siblings- Asha Bhosle, Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar and Meena Mangeshkar.
Two-day national mourning, State funeral for Lata Mangeshkar: Govt sources
Two-day national mourning to be observed in memory of Lata Mangeshkar, government sources informed on Sunday. The national flag to fly at half-mast for two days, as a mark of respect, and will be given a State funeral, they added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the demise of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and said that she leaves a void in our nation that cannot be filled.
In a series of tweets, PM Modi said that the singer has always wanted to see a strong and developed India. “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,” PM Modi tweeted.
“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,” he said in another tweet.
The Prime Minister said that his interactions with Lata Mangeshkar will remain unforgettable.
“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.
Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Sunday condoled the demise of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and said that India has lost a great daughter. “I have learnt with deepest sorrow about the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar. India has lost a great daughter,” the former Prime Minister said in a statement.
Condoling the demise of the singer, he said that it is an immense loss to the nation. “She was the “Nightingale of India” and through her songs made an immense contribution to the cultural integration of the country. Her passing away is an immense loss to our nation and the void is going to be impossible to fill,” Dr Manmohan Singh said. “My wife and I send our heartfelt condolences to the members of Lataji’s family, and we pray to God for the peace of the departed soul,” he added.
Vice President Naidu condoles Lata Mangeshkar’s death, says India has lost its voice
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday mourned singing icon Lata Mangeshkar’s demise and said she will continue to live in the hearts of millions of admirers through her timeless melodies. “I am extremely saddened by the demise of Lata Mangeshkar Ji, the Nightingale of Indian Cinema and legendary singer. India has lost its voice in the death of Lata Ji, who has enthralled music lovers in India & across the globe with her mellifluous & sublime voice for many decades,” the Vice President tweeted. “She was truly a musical Ratna and had ruled the Hindi Cinema like a Queen for several decades. Her demise has left a void that cannot be filled. Lata Ji will continue to live in the hearts of millions of admirers through her timeless melodies,” he said in another tweet.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday condoled legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar’s demise saying that her golden voice is immortal and will continue to echo in the hearts of her fans. “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,” the Congress leader said in a tweet.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also expressed and said the singing icon’s death has caused an irreparable loss to the Indian art world. “Received the sad news of the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar ji, the melody queen who had chosen to decorate the notes in the garden of Indian music. Her death has caused an irreparable loss to the Indian art world. May God give place to Lata ji at the feet and give courage to the family members to bear the pain in this hour of grief,” she tweeted.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while condoling Lata Mangeshkar’s death wrote, the country has lost its voice on her death. “The voice of India has been lost with the death of ‘Swar Kokila’ Lata Mangeshkar. The songs sung by her have been heard and sung in India over generations. Her passing away is a great loss to the world of art and culture. My condolences to his family and fans,” he tweeted.
Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah on Sunday paid rich tributes to ‘Bharat Ratna’ Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away after a brief illness. Shah recalled that he had received ‘Lata Didi’s’ affection and blessings.
Condoling the death of Mangeshkar, Shah on Twitter wrote, “I consider myself fortunate to have received Lata Didi’s affection and blessings from time to time. With her incomparable patriotism, sweet speech, and gentleness, she will always be among us. I express my condolences to her family and the countless fans. Shanti Shanti.”
Union Minister V. Muraleedharan sympathizing with the singer’s fans on her death tweeted, “End of an era. The demise of legendary singer #LataMangeshkar – leaves an irreplaceable void. The nation has lost one of the greatest and most respected playback singers. Her soulful songs will continue to resonate in our hearts & minds forever. May her soul rest in peace.”
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday expressed grief over the passing away of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. “With the death of Lata Mangeshkar, the subcontinent has lost one of the truly great singers the world has known. Listening to her songs has given so much pleasure to so many people all over the world,” Imran Khan tweeted.
Pakistan Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry expressed his condolences over the demise of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on Sunday and said she ruled the world of music. Taking to Twitter he said, “A legend is no more, #LataMangeshkar was a melodious queen who ruled the world of music for decades she was the uncrowned queen of music her voice shall keep ruling the Hearts of people for all times to come.”
Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai expressed his condolences over the demise of singing legend Lata Mangeshkar on Sunday and said her melodies are universal and forever. Taking to Twitter, Karzai said, “With her voice #LataMangeshkar filled millions of hearts with joy. Her melodies are universal and forever. My profound condolence to her family and the people of #India. May the nightingale of #India Rest In Peace.”
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed his condolence on the death of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on Sunday. “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,” he said.
He further added, her demise is an irreparable loss for the whole nation.
Asha Bhosle mourns Lata Mangeshkar’s demise by sharing their childhood picture
conic singer Asha Bhosle is grieving the demise of her beloved sister and nation’s nightingale Lata Mangeshkar. Taking to her Instagram handle on Sunday night, Bhosle, 88, posted a picture from their childhood days, in which she looks adorable with her beautiful sister.
In the caption, she wrote, “Bachpan ke din bhi kya din the. Didi and I.”
Several members of the film fraternity and fans poured in supporting comments.
“Adorable,” A R Rahman wrote.
Hrithik Roshan dropped a heart emoticon. “Hum sub aapke saath hai ma’am #lataji hum sub ke #dilo main hai hamesha raheygi,” a fan added.
Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday due to multiple organ failure at the age of 92. The iconic singer got admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital on January 8 after she was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia.
Several celebrities attended her last rites at Shivaji Park on Sunday including actor Shah Rukh Khan, actor Ranbir Kapoor, actor Aamir Khan, actor Shraddha Kapoor, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, singer Anuradha Podwal, musician Shankar Mahadevan, actor Vidya Balan and her husband and producer Siddharth Roy Kapur. For the final rites, Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to pay his last respects.
Two-day national mourning will be observed in memory of Lata Mangeshkar, government sources informed on Sunday. (ANI)
