Who Is Lata Mangeshkar

How Marathi-speaking Lata Mangeshkar's Bengali music left a Kolkata boy transfixed

When you listen to Lata Mangeshkar's Bengali songs, it is hard to tell that the singer is a native Marathi speaker. Her pronunciation is exact. Each word properly rendered. Other than Hindi and Marathi, some of her most important songs were sung in Bangla.

Inside Lata Mangeshkar's little known mastery over regional music

In 1950s and '60s, music flowed freely, without barriers of commercial priority or generalised conservatism. Bhupen Hazarika and Lata Mangeshkar became friends, sharing a common passion for music and poetry.

Lata Mangeshkar was a religion of her own; personal relationships notwithstanding, her work cut across politics

Lata Mangeshkar's 'Allah Tero Naam Ishwar Tero Naam' was no empty rhetoric. If she is being mourned in Pakistan as much as in India, then it is only because she sang for mankind, not for passports.

Lata Mangeshkar death: Rare and interesting facts about the legendary singer’s life

As Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday (6 February) morning, here are some interesting and rare facts about the legendary singer.

Lata Mangeshkar dies at 92: Here are the songs she felt were turning points in her career

From Dil deewana bin sajna ke mane na to Hawa mein udta jaye, here are some of Lata Mangeshkar's best songs:

Lata Mangeshkar’s battle for royalty and famous tiffs reflect her strength and self-belief

Always a defender of singers’ rights, Lata Mangeshkar criticised the mushrooming of reality shows across Indian television, pointing out that these 15 minutes of fame dilute the dedication that defines a singer

Lata Mangeshkar passes away: A neighbour recalls lessons on music — and life — from the legendary singer

Lata Mangeshkar was a Bharat Ratna, a national treasure in every sense but at home, she was just tai. She had an ethereal presence that she wore ever so casually.

Lata Mangeshkar health update: Veteran singer shows marginal improvement, still in ICU, informs spokesperson

The Mangeshkar family, through the official account of the singer, once again asked people to not indulge in spreading "disturbing rumours" about her health condition.

Lata Mangeshkar still under observation, says doctor

The 92-year-old singer tested positive for coronavirus with mild symptoms and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai last week.

Lata Mangeshkar's family says she is doing well

Sharing an update on Lata Mangeshkar's health, her niece Rachana Shah on Thursday said the singer is keeping well.