The news has broken that Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar has passed away at the age of 92. The legendary singer admitted to an intensive care unit of the Breach Candy Hospital with mild symptoms of Covid-19.
Lata Mangeshkar’s songs transcended borders
Lata Mangeshkar’s music transcended borders, from romantic to patriotic, and touched many hearts. Devotional songs were a way to wake up the gods in the morning, and her patriotic numbers instilled a sense of nationalism and celebration. Her lullabies helped toddlers fall asleep, and her music was the voice of hope for the working class. Her enviable voice made Indian music accessible to a wide audience, and her contributions to music are undeniable.
The death of Lata Mangeshkar has left the world without a great singer. Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan congratulated her fans and hailed her as “the queen of notes.” In addition, former President Hamid Karzai wrote on his Twitter account that Lata Mangeshkar “ruled the music world for many decades.” Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who grew up listening to Mangeshkar’s music, called her “a legend.”
Her songs motivated Indians during wartime
Lata Mangeshkar, a singer, hailed for her rousing support of the 1971 Indian independence movement. She remained a resident of India for many years and widely acclaimed for her contribution to the nation’s war effort. Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai has also praised her work. However, her popularity not limited to wartime.
Lata Mangeshkar’s patriotic songs were a constant source of inspiration for the nation’s soldiers and civilians alike. Her most popular songs dealt with unrequited love, national pride, and patriotic themes. Songs were also instrumental in inspiring Indians during wars with Pakistan and China.
Her songs dealt with unrequited love
Lata Mangeshkar’s music filled with emotion and her songs dealt mostly with unrequited love. Many of her songs also dealt with national pride and patriotic themes. She was born in Maharashtra and began singing at religious gatherings when she was a child. She eventually moved to Mumbai, the film capital of India, and began recording her songs for movies. Eventually became a star and immortalized Hindi music.
Lata Mangeshkar was a legendary Indian singer. Her catalog was enormous and her voice known to billions of people across South Asia. She died in a hospital in Mumbai from multiple organ failure. Her death has prompted a two-day national mourning period. The country’s flag flown at half-staff in honour of her memory.
Her songs transcended borders
The legendary singer has left a huge void in the world of music after her death. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called her the empress of music. Her death has felt across the subcontinent with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa expressing grief over her demise. The envoys of France and Germany have also paid tribute to her.
India mourns the loss of one of its cultural icons. The renowned singer rightfully hailed as the Nightingale of India and Queen of Melody. Her songs transcended boundaries and were appropriate for any mood, season or occasion.
Her songs were used to motivate the country’s defense forces
Lata Mangeshkar was a celebrated Indian singer. She received the Bharat Ratna award in 2001, the country’s highest civilian honor. Her songs were used to motivate the country’s military and defense forces. She also received the Officier de la Legion d’Honneur award in 2007. She is survived by her four siblings.
Lata Mangeshkar’s voice transcended multiple generations in Bollywood and inspired some of the best composers. Her voice could be upbeat and energetic, or sad and romantic. Music directors often chose songs that took advantage of her vocal range. In one movie, her song, Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo, was used to inspire Indian soldiers during the Sino-Indian War.
She was born in a nearby neighborhood and became a popular singer when news of her death spread. The area she grew up in is now home to a street named after her. It also known as Court Wali Gully or Chat Wali Gully and adjoins the local district court.
