This Article is From Feb 06, 2022

Highlights: Veteran Singer Lata Mangeshkar Dies At 92, PM Attends Funeral

Lata Mangeshkar, a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Awards, was an icon of Indian cinema, having sung playback for an extensive list of Hindi films.

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Lata Mangeshkar was popularly known as the 'Nightingale of India.'

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Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar died in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday. She was 92. She was cremated with full state honours at Mumbai's iconic Shivaji Park this evening. The funeral was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Lata Mangeshkar was taken to the intensive care unit on January 8 after testing positive for COVID-19. On Saturday, her condition had deteriorated again and she had to be put on ventilator support. She was under medical observation. Lata Mangeshkar was being treated for both pneumonia and COVID-19. Her symptoms were mild but she was in ICU because of her age, family said.

Over the next few weeks, Lata Mangeshkar showed signs of improvement. However, on Saturday, hospital authorities said that Lata Mangeshkar had been put back on the ventilator after her health deteriorated, news agency ANI reported.

Lata Mangeshkar, a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Awards, was an icon of Indian cinema, having sung playback for an extensive list of Hindi films; she also sang in several regional languages including Marathi and Bengali.

Lata Mangeshkar, who belonged to a prominent musical family, also composed music as well as produced a handful of films. She was popularly known as the 'Nightingale of India.'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first ones to share the sad news and said he is "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," he tweeted.

Here are the highlights on Lata Mangeshkar's Death:

Feb 06, 2022 22:13 (IST)
Uttarakhand announces two days of state mourning in respect of Lata Mangeshkar
Uttarakhand government on Sunday declared two days of state mourning on the death of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital.

As per the government's declaration, the national flag will remain half-masted in the government offices of the state.

No cultural programmes will be organised in this duration.

Earlier, the Central Government declared two days of state mourning from February 6 to 7.
Feb 06, 2022 19:18 (IST)
Lata Mangeshkar cremated in Mumbai with full state honours
Lata Mangeshkar cremated in Mumbai with full state honours
Feb 06, 2022 19:14 (IST)
Pak PM imran Khan pays tribute to lata mangeshkar
"With the death of Lata Mangeshkar the subcontinent has lost one of the truly great singers the world has known. Listening to her songs has given so much pleasure to so many people all over the world," Pakistan PM tweeted.
Feb 06, 2022 19:05 (IST)

Feb 06, 2022 19:02 (IST)
State honour being given to veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Shivaji Park

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Feb 06, 2022 18:56 (IST)
Lata Mangeshkar's death: Karnataka declares 2-day state mourning
Karnataka government on Sunday announced two days of state mourning as a mark of respect to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.

During these two days, the National Flag will be flown at half-mast and all public entertainment programs will be prohibited.

"All public entertainment programs are prohibited and National Flag will be flown at half-mast," Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai said in a statement.

The Central Government has also announced the two-day national mourning to be observed in the memory of Lata Mangeshkar.
Feb 06, 2022 18:53 (IST)
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and actor Shah Rukh Khan pay last respect to veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar

Feb 06, 2022 18:40 (IST)
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and state minister Aaditya Thackeray pay last respect to veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar

Feb 06, 2022 18:36 (IST)
Lata Mangeskhar songs to be played at every public spot, government installation for 15 days in Bengal
Soon after declaring a half-day on Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced that songs of Bharat Ratna awardee Lata Mangeshkar will be played at every public spot, government installation and traffic signals for the next 15 days.

The Chief Minister said she is mesmerized by the late Lata Mangeshkar's voice like her other fans and paid a heartfelt tribute Bharat Ratna awardee.

Taking to Twitter, Ms Banerjee wrote, "I pay my heart-felt tribute to the departed icon of India, Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar. While offering my sincerest condolences to her family and the billions of admirers that she leaves behind all over the world, I express my deepest sadness at the demise of the genius that the Nightingale of India truly was."
Feb 06, 2022 18:34 (IST)
Tamil Nadu Governor, Chief Minister, ex-Chief Minister condole Lata Mangeshkar's death
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin and a host of leaders on Sunday expressed condolences over the death of singer Lata Mangeshkar in Mumbai.

"Deeply anguished on the demise of Bharat Ratna @mangeshkarlata, Governor R N Ravi expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family, all the Bharatiya and the melody lovers in whose heart she will live forever," said a press release from Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the Governor.

Chief Minister MK Stalin, in his message, said she touched the heart of everyone with her renditions.

"Deeply pained to know that the 'Nightingale of India' Lata Mangeshkar has passed away. With a career spanning eight decades, she has touched the heart of every India with her mellifluous renditions in various languages. I convey my heartfelt condolences to her family and fans," he said in a tweet.
Feb 06, 2022 18:32 (IST)
Lata Mangeshkar's voice will continue to live on: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said melody queen Lata Mangeshkar's death was a big shock for everyone, but her voice will continue to live on.

NCP president Sharad Pawar also paid homage to the singing legend, and in a tweet said she will continue to live on through her melodious and immortal voice.

Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly Devendra Fadnavis said with Mangeshkar's death, the country has not only lost a voice, but the soul of Indian music.

The 92-year-old singer died at a Mumbai hospital on Sunday morning due to multiple organ failure.
Feb 06, 2022 18:30 (IST)
PM Modi attends state funeral of veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar

Feb 06, 2022 18:28 (IST)
'Part of me feels lost too': Sachin Tendulkar mourns Lata Mangeshkar
Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday said he considers himself "fortunate" to have been a part of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's life.

Lata Mangeshkar died on Sunday at an age of 92 years. The legendary singer was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital on January 8 after she was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia.

Ms Tendulkar arrived at the Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai, where the legendary singer took her last breathe. The former cricketer also said the iconic singer will always continue to live in our hearts through her music.

"I consider myself fortunate to have been a part of Lata Didi's life. She always showered me with her love and blessings. With her passing away, a part of me feels lost too. She'll always continue to live in our hearts through her music,"Mr Tendulkar tweeted.
Feb 06, 2022 18:25 (IST)

Feb 06, 2022 18:24 (IST)
PM Modi arrives at Shivaji Park for Lata Mangeshkar's cremation
Prime Minister Narendra is at Mumbai's iconic Shivaji Park where Lata Mangeshkar's cremation with full state honours will be held.
Feb 06, 2022 14:48 (IST)
Shraddha Kapoor, Javed Akhtar And Others Visit Lata Mangeshkar's House
After legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's death on Sunday morning, members of the Hindi film fraternity were pictured at the late singer's Mumbai residence. Shraddha Kapoor, whose late maternal grandfather, singer Pandit Pandharinath Kolhapure, was Lata Mangeshkar's cousin, was also photographed at Lata Mangeshkar's house on Sunday afternoon. Read more

Feb 06, 2022 14:40 (IST)
Amitabh Bachchan arrives to pay last respects to singer Lata Mangeshkar at her residence in Mumbai.
Feb 06, 2022 14:21 (IST)
Just In| PM Modi to attend Lata Mangeshkar's state funeral in Mumbai this evening

Feb 06, 2022 14:13 (IST)
It's a sad day for us. Somebody like Lata Ji isn't just an icon, she's a part of India's music and poetry; this void will remain forever. I used to wake up to a picture of Lata Didi's face and get inspired; was lucky to record a few songs and sing along with her: Music composer AR Rahman





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