On legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's first death anniversary on February 6, a musical tribute – Latanjali – was held in Mumbai to commemorate her memories and legacy. The event, organised by Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar, was attended by many Bollywood stalwarts, including Hema Malini, Asha Parekh, Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, Reena Roy, Anandji Virji Shah, Kajol and Raveena Tandon. Glimpses of the musical night were shared by the attendees on social media. Actress Raveena Tandon posted a few photos with Asha Parekh, Hema Malini and Kajol. “All about tonight! Legends in honour of Lata Mangeshkar ji, Asha Parekh ji, Hema Malini ji,” she wrote in the caption. While Hema Malini and Asha Parekh are seen wearing sarees, Kajol and Raveena Tandon opted for Indo-western outfits for the event that took place at the Shanmukhananda Auditorium in Mumbai's Matunga.
Lata Mangeshkar died on February 6, 2022, at the age of 92.
Many eminent personalities from the Indian film industry paid their tributes to Lata Mangeshkar at the concert. Photos and videos of renowned singers like Sharayu Date, Sampada Goswami, Sadhana Sargam, Bela Shende and Nirupama De from Latanjali were also shared by Ashish Shelar on his Twitter account.
Renowned singers like Sadhna Sargam ji and others have truly strummed everyone's heartstrings with their beautiful tribute to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar.@MerakEvents @BJP4Mumbai #LataMangeshkar #Latanjali #लतांजली #लतामंगेशकर pic.twitter.com/uAzfR7N3a3
— Adv. Ashish Shelar - ॲड. आशिष शेलार (@ShelarAshish) February 6, 2023
Other than Hema Malini, Asha Parekh, Raveena Tandon and Kajol, Bollywood actresses like Rakhi, Mousumi Chatterjee, Padmini Kolhapure, Bindu, Reena Roy, Poonam Dhillon and Rani Mukherjee were also present at the event.
Lata Didi's voice lent a splendid glimmer to renowned actresses like Asha Parekh ji, @dreamgirlhema ji, @itsKajolD ji, @TandonRaveena ji,& their on screen performance, making them everlasting in our memories.
— Adv. Ashish Shelar - ॲड. आशिष शेलार (@ShelarAshish) February 6, 2023
This is an ode to the evergreen ‘Lata' & her eternal legacy!#लतांजली pic.twitter.com/MbS0htvRml
हर अभिनेत्री लता जी के गाने पर लिप्सिंग करना चाहती थीं, इनमें से एक अभिनेत्री रानी मुख़र्जी जी भी थीं। लता मंगेशकर जी के पुण्यतिथि पर आयोजित कार्यक्रम '#लतांजली' में रानी मुख़र्जी जी ने अपनी उपस्थिति दर्ज़ कराई और लता जी के प्रति सम्मान व्यक्त किया। #LataMangeshkar #Latanjali pic.twitter.com/1SBWSFTFO2
— Adv. Ashish Shelar - ॲड. आशिष शेलार (@ShelarAshish) February 6, 2023
अभिनेत्री पद्ममीनी कोल्हापूरे का गाना 'ज़िंदगी प्यार का गीत है' में लता दीदी ने जादुई आवाज़ दी थी। उनका लता दीदी के साथ अनोखा रिश्ता है। संगीत से जुड़ी लता दीदी के सभी खूबसूरत पलों को दोबारा अपनी झोली में समेटने के लिए पद्ममीनी जी ने '#लतांजली' कार्यक्रम की शोभा बढ़ाई।#लतामंगेशकर pic.twitter.com/zmEl0OOHhm
— Adv. Ashish Shelar - ॲड. आशिष शेलार (@ShelarAshish) February 6, 2023
अभिनेत्री @poonamdhillon जी का गाना 'गीतों से सरगम'में दिवंगत दीदी ने अपनी सुरीली आवाज़ का जादू बिखेर कर इस गीत को सदाबहार बना दिया। आज लता दीदी के सभी गीतों के सरगम से दोबारा झूमने के लिए पूनम ढिल्लों जी #लतांजली कार्यक्रम का हिस्सा बनीं।@MerakEvents pic.twitter.com/w4pdasBGJ6
— Adv. Ashish Shelar - ॲड. आशिष शेलार (@ShelarAshish) February 6, 2023
We also got glimpses of music directors Anandji Shah and Pyarelal from Latanjali.
Honoured to have the legendary music directors like Pyarelal ji in our midst as we pay a tribute to our beloved Lata Didi.@MerakEvents @BJP4Mumbai @poonam_mahajan #LataMangeshkar #लतांजली #Latanjali #लतामंगेशकर pic.twitter.com/MWg9SYxuVj
— Adv. Ashish Shelar - ॲड. आशिष शेलार (@ShelarAshish) February 6, 2023
Honoured to have the legendary music director like Anand ji in our midst as we pay a tribute to our beloved Lata Didi.@MerakEvents @BJP4Mumbai #LataMangeshkar #Latanjali #लतांजली #लतामंगेशकर pic.twitter.com/YZ33pWhnQR
— Adv. Ashish Shelar - ॲड. आशिष शेलार (@ShelarAshish) February 6, 2023
In a career spanning eight decades, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar recorded songs in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali and other regional languages. Known as the 'Nightingale of India,' she was honoured with the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award as well as several National and Filmfare Awards.
