Lata Mangeshkar, also known as 'Nightingale of India', is one of the most influential artists in the Indian film industry. Lata was born on September 28, 1929, to former singer and theater artist Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar and Shevanti in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. His father began teaching his music at an early age. At the age of five, Lata was seen acting as an actor in a play written by her father. Her siblings - Meena, Asha, Usha and Fridaynath - are all successful musicians and musicians.
In a career that lasted almost eighty years, Lata Mangeshkar was the bevy vocalist of Bollywood's leading ladies. He has put his voice in more than 5,000 songs in more than 1,000 Hindi and 36 regional films. He has had an unprecedented impact on Indian film music. Since 1942, Lata has pushed back the boundaries of music with his confusing skills. Years ago, Lata sang for actors from Madhubala to Priyanka Chopra. He is best known for his dynamic voice quality, recording albums of all kinds (ghosts, pop, etc.).
Check out Lata Mangeshkar's musical journey
In 1942, the sudden death of his father placed a heavy burden on his family. Pandit Deenanath's friend Master Vinayak took care of the Mangeshkar family and gave him a role in the film Badi Maa. In 1949, he moved to Bombay (now Mumbai), where he began studying Hindu music at Ustad Aman Ali Khan.
Lata has worked with several famous music directors including Madan Mohan, R D Burman, both Laxmikant-Pyarelal and A R Rahman. He collaborated with Madan Mohan in the 1960s as Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha of Anpadh, Lag Jaa Gale and Naina Barse Rim Jhim from Woh Kaun Thi ?. Lata sang more than 700 songs by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, including Mere Naseeb Mein of Naseeb and Sheesha Ho Ya Dil Ho of Asha.
Songs such as Gata Rahe Mera Dil, and Piya Tose in the Guide (1965) were recorded by S D Burman.
Lata sang the first and last songs by RB Burman - Chote Nawaab (1961) and Kuch Na Kaho in 1942: The Story of Love in 1994. His collaboration with AR Rahman led to popular songs such as Luka Chupi in Rang de Basanti (2006) and O Paalanhaare in the movie, Lagaan (2001).
From Pyar Kiya to Darna Kya from Mughal-e-Azam (1960) to Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh, from Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960) to Rangeela Re from Prem Pujari (1970) or to Jiya Jale At Dil Se, the artist has lent his voice to many timeless lessons over the years.
In 2012, Lata Mangeshkar launched her own music label called LM Music. His most recent release (March 2019) was a song by Saugandh Mujhe Is Mitti Ki, composed by Mayuresh Pai, which is a tribute to the Indian and Indian army.
Awards and honors
Lata Mangeshkar has received numerous awards and accolades during her eighteen-year career. In 1974, he became the first Indian to play at the Royal Albert Hall. She is the recipient of three national film awards, 15 Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards, Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards, two Filmfare Special Awards, Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and many more. Lata Mangeshkar was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1989. In 2001, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest rank. The French government awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honor in 2007.
Along with these, Lata Mangeshkar holds the distinction of being the most recorded artist in the history of Indian music on the Guinness Record in 1974. The Indian government honored her with the Daughter of the Nation award on her 90th birthday in September 2019.
The book, entitled "Lata Mangeshkar: A Musical Journey," contains a few well-known facts that have been linked to the history of her life in music, wrestling, success, and the reign of Hindu music from the 1940's to the present.
On November 11, 2019 Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital, South Mumbai after complaining of difficulty breathing. According to the latest reports, while he is recovering slowly, his condition remains critical.
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