Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar’s has passed away at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital today morning. She was 92 year old.The singer was rushed to the hospital on 8th January, after she tested positive for Covid-19.
Lata Mangeshkar was born on September 28, 1929, to a Marathi and Konkani musician Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar. Originally named Hema, she was the eldest of five siblings, including veteran singer Asha Bhosle.
Union government has decided that as mark of respect two days of state mourning will be observed. During state mourning national flag will be flown at half mast throughout the country and there will be no entertainment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and other leaders paid their tribute over her demise.
In a series of tweets, President Kovind said Lata-ji’s demise is heart-breaking for me, as it is for millions the world over. In her vast range of songs, rendering the essence and beauty of India, generations found expression of their inner-most emotions. A Bharat Ratna, Lata-ji’s accomplishments will remain incomparable.
He said an artist born but once in centuries, Lata-didi was an exceptional human being, full of warmth, as I found whenever I met her. The divine voice has gone quiet forever but her melodies will remain immortal, echoing in eternity. My condolences to her family and admirers everywhere.
Lata-ji’s demise is heart-breaking for me, as it is for millions the world over. In her vast range of songs, rendering the essence and beauty of India, generations found expression of their inner-most emotions. A Bharat Ratna, Lata-ji’s accomplishments will remain incomparable. pic.twitter.com/rUNQq1RnAp
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 6, 2022
An artist born but once in centuries, Lata-didi was an exceptional human being, full of warmth, as I found whenever I met her. The divine voice has gone quiet forever but her melodies will remain immortal, echoing in eternity. My condolences to her family and admirers everywhere. pic.twitter.com/FfQ8lmjHGN
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 6, 2022
Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu said India has lost its voice in the death of Lata ji, who has enthralled music lovers in India and across the globe with her mellifluous and sublime voice for many decades.
Prime Minister Modi also expressed grief over the her demise and said 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.
In a tweet he said 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.
Modi also said that he is 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.
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
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 6, 2022
Home Minister, Amit Shah said with her melodious and mesmerizing voice, she has filled the lives of every generation not only in India but all over the world with the sweetness of Indian music.
मैं खुद को सौभाग्यशाली समझता हूँ कि समय-समय पर मुझे लता दीदी का स्नेह और आशीर्वाद प्राप्त होता रहा। अपने अतुलनीय देशप्रेम, मधुर वाणी और सौम्यता से वो सदैव हमारे बीच रहेंगी। उनके परिजनों व असंख्य प्रशंसकों के प्रति अपनी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूँ। ॐ शांति शांति pic.twitter.com/52fy46tOmE
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 6, 2022
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also condoled the demise of the Legendary singer and said, like all the countrymen, her music has been very dear to me, whenever I get time, I definitely listen to the songs sung by her. May God rest the departed soul and give strength to the family members.
स्वर कोकिला भारत रत्न लता मंगेशकर जी को मेरी भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि। pic.twitter.com/8nclwLTn6r
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) February 6, 2022
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said 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. pic.twitter.com/Oi6Wb2134M
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 6, 2022
BJP President JP Nadda, said it is an irreparable loss to the entire art world.
हर संगीत प्रेमी के हृदय में निवास करने वाली स्वरकोकिला, भारत रत्न लता मंगेशकर जी का निधन हृदय विदारक है।यह संपूर्ण कला जगत के लिए अपूरणीय क्षति है।
ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने चरणों मे स्थान दें। लता दीदी के परिजनों और विश्वभर में फैले करोड़ों प्रशंसकों के प्रति संवेदनाएं। ॐ शांति— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) February 6, 2022
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