Lata Mangeshkar passes away: Bollywood celebs mourn the loss and sad demise of veteran singer

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passes away at 92. The veteran singer left for her heavenly abode at 8.12 am on Sunday. Her mortal remains to be taken to Shivaji Park for people to pay homage. The Bharat Ratna awardee tested positive for coronavirus with mild symptoms and was admitted on 8 January to Breach Candy Hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU), where she was being treated by Dr Pratit Samdani and his team of doctors.

Her condition had improved in January and she was taken off the ventilator, but her health deteriorated on Saturday. As soon as the news of her sad demise spread across, Bollywood stars took to social media to mourn the loss. Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal were among the first ones to react to the news.

Anil Kapoor said he was heartbroken but “blessed to have known and loved this incredible soul.”

Heartbroken, but blessed to have known & loved this incredible soul...Lataji holds a place in our hearts that will never be taken by anyone else. That's how profoundly she has impacted our lives with her music.
May she rest in peace & light up the heavens with her brightness 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/HjgIQyE7mo

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 6, 2022

Taking to Twitter, Shabana Azmi wrote, “Lataji ..our national treasure no more ..her voice lit up our lives , gave us solace when we were sad , gave strength when we were low..Thank you Lataji and RIP.”

Lataji ..our national treasure no more ..her voice lit up our lives , gave us solace when we were sad , gave strength when we were low..Thank you Lataji and RIP🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/Z2yLedcNdw

— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) February 6, 2022

Love, respect and prayers 🌹 @mangeshkarlata pic.twitter.com/PpJb1AdUdc

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) February 6, 2022

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh posted a photo of the legendary singer from her younger days to mourn the demise.

Remembring Lata Mangeshkar and her legacy, Shahid Kapoor thanks the legendary singer.

An icon a legend .. words will always fall short. Thank you for your glorious voice Lata ji. It will resonate worldwide for generations to come. RIP .

— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) February 6, 2022

‘The nightingale moves on,’ says Hansal Mehta

The nightingale moves on. The heavens are blessed. There will never be another Lataji.
Om Shanti.

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) February 6, 2022

Paresh Rawal condoles MAngeshkar’s death

NUMB .

— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) February 6, 2022

Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hain, Gar Yaad Rahe…and how can one forget such a voice!
Deeply saddened by the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar ji, my sincere condolences and prayers. Om Shanti 🙏🏻

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) February 6, 2022

Dr Pratit Samdani, who was treating her at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, told ANI, “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.”