| BIRTHDAY | 28 September,1929 (Saturday) |
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| BIRTH PLACE | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| COUNTRY | India |
| AGE (in 2022) | 92 Years Old |
| BIRTH SIGN | Libra |
| HEIGHT | in centimeters- 155 cm in meters- 1.55 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 1” |
| WEIGHT | in Kilograms- 63 kg in Pounds- 138.89 lbs |
| CASTE | Brahmin |
Short Biography
Lata Mangeshkar was born on 28-09-1929 in Indore in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India as Hema Mangeshkar. She was an Indian Singer, Playback Singer, Composer, Musician, Music Producer & Music Director who was considered the most influential & greatest playback singer in India.
| Other Name: | Hema Hardikar Mangeshkar, Hema Mangeshkar, The Nightingale of Bollywood, Queen of Melody, Voice of the Millennium, Voice of the Nation |
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| Other Professions: | Playback Singer Composer Musician Music Producer Music Director |
| Appearance: | Bollywood Marathi Tamil Telugu Kannada Malayalam Nepali Bengali |
Lata Mangeshkar Complete Bio & Career
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Honours & Awards
| AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padma Bhushan | Civilian Award | 1969 | Arts |
| Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Indian Cinema Award | 1989 | Hindi Film Industry |
| Padma Vibhushan | Civilian Award | 1999 | Arts |
| Bharat Ratna | Civilian Award | 2001 | Arts |
Health Issues, Illness and Death Info
Lata Mangeshkar died at the age of 92 at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai due to multiple organ failure. She was suffering from complications of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai in Jan 2022, where she took her last breath on 06-02-2022 around 08:10 AM.
| DEATHDAY | 6 February,2022 (Sunday) |
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| DEATH PLACE | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| DEATH COUNTRY | India |
PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Shri Lata Mangeshkar by Twitter
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
President of India Ram Nath Kovind expressed grief over the death of Lata Mangeshkar
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
INC Rahul Gandhi expressed grief over the death of Lata Mangeshkar
Received the sad news of Lata Mangeshkar ji’s demise. She remained the most beloved voice of India for many decades.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 6, 2022
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
Akshay Kumar expressed grief over her death by remembering her song Naam Gum Jayega
Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hain, Gar Yaad Rahe…and how can one forget such a voice!
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) February 6, 2022
Deeply saddened by the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar ji, my sincere condolences and prayers. Om Shanti ????????
Shiv Sena, Aaditya Thackeray expressed grief over her death, said most compassionate and loving soul
One of the greatest Indians and most compassionate and loving souls, and the finest voice, @mangeshkarlata didi, departed for her heavenly abode this morning.
— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) February 6, 2022
Suddenly the world of music is devoid of its most beautiful personification.
Om Shanti ????????
Lata Mangeshkar Family, Relatives and Other Relations
She was born to a well-known theatre actor and a classical singer Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar and Shevanti (Shudhamati). Her mother was the second wife of her father. She had four siblings including Meena Mangeshkar (Playback singer), Usha Mangeshkar (Indian singer), Asha Mangeshkar Bhosle (Popular singer), and Hridaynath Mangeshkar (Musical composer). She was never married. She had an affair with playback singer Bhupen Hazarika who died on 05-11-2011.
| Sister | Asha Bhosle |
|---|---|
| Father | Deenanath Mangeshkar |
| Sister | Usha Mangeshkar |
| Sister | Meena Khadikar |
| Brother | Hridaynath Mangeshkar |
Life's Important Dates Of Lata Mangeshkar
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| Skin Colour | Wheatish |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Info
| Home Town | New Delhi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | N/A |
| College | Bell Educational Trust Educational School, Cambridge, England |
| Qualification | N/A |
| Hobbies | Watching Sports |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Debut | Song - Mata Ek Sapoot Ki Duniya Badal De Tu (1943) |
| Best Songs | Naam Gum Jayega, Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi Shikva Toh Nahi, Lagja Gale, Mere Khwabo Me Jo Aaye, Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo and many more |
Favourites
| Favorite Player | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Favorite Sport | Cricket |
| Favorite Politician | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Favorite Actress | Meena Kumari and Nargis |
| Favorite Actor | Dev Anand, Amitabh Bachchan and Dilip Kumar |
| Favorite Movie | Kismet (1943) and All James Bond Series Films |
| Favorite Place | Los Angeles, US |
Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Lata Mangeshkar
- Her family surname was actually ‘Hardikar’ but her father changed it to ‘Mangeshkar’ to represent their native place ‘Mangeshi’ in Goa.
- At her birth, she was named ‘Hema’ but later her name was changed to ‘Lata’ inspired by a character named ‘Latika’ from her father’s play ‘BhaawBandhan’.
- The category of ‘Best playback singer’ was included in the Filmfare awards due to her protest.
- After M. S. Subbulakshmi, she was the 2nd vocalist to receive India's highest civilian honour ‘Bharat Ratna’.
- She was once given a slow poison but she fortunately recovered from it.
- She had sung more than 30k songs between 1948 to 1987 which had crossed 50k till her death.
Lata Mangeshkar Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown
Lata Mangeshkar was 92 years 4 months & 8 days old age.
