Lata Mangeshkar was popularly known as the 'Nightingale of India.'
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:
Uttarakhand announces two days of state mourning in respect of Lata MangeshkarUttarakhand 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.
Lata Mangeshkar cremated in Mumbai with full state honours
Lata Mangeshkar cremated in Mumbai with full state honours
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.
State honour being given to veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Shivaji Park
Lata Mangeshkar's death: Karnataka declares 2-day state mourningKarnataka 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.
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and actor Shah Rukh Khan pay last respect to veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and state minister Aaditya Thackeray pay last respect to veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeskhar songs to be played at every public spot, government installation for 15 days in BengalSoon 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."
Tamil Nadu Governor, Chief Minister, ex-Chief Minister condole Lata Mangeshkar's deathTamil 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.
Lata Mangeshkar's voice will continue to live on: Union Minister Nitin GadkariUnion 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.
PM Modi attends state funeral of veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar
'Part of me feels lost too': Sachin Tendulkar mourns Lata MangeshkarFormer 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.
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.
Shraddha Kapoor, Javed Akhtar And Others Visit Lata Mangeshkar's HouseAfter 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.
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Amitabh Bachchan arrives to pay last respects to singer Lata Mangeshkar at her residence in Mumbai.
Just In| PM Modi to attend Lata Mangeshkar's state funeral in Mumbai this evening
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
PM Modi pays tribute to Lata Mangeshkar: "She was a blessing to humanity, her voice will remain with us forever"
Preparations are underway for the state funeral of singer Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Shivaji Park
Mortal remains of Lata Mangeshkar brought to 'Prabhukunj', her Peddar Road residence
The last rites of the legendary singer will be performed at Shivaji Park today evening.
Sachin Tendulkar arrives to pay last respects to Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital
I'm deeply sad and heartbroken that Lata Mangeshkar is no more. Her songs gave peace; no one can forget her songs and voice. She will forever be alive: Sufi singer Puranchand Wadali
Maharashtra Min Aaditya Thackeray reviews preparations for the last rites ceremony of singer Lata Mangeshkar at Shivaji Park to be held with full State honours today evening
Govt of India has announced 2-day national mourning as a mark of respect.
We were fortunate to have met Lata Mangeshkar Ji. Her voice was synonymous to the sound of a temple bell. I pay my tributes to 'Didi': Indian classical singer Pandit Sajan Mishra
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in his condolence message, said that Lata Mangeshkar was an unparalleled musician who conquered the hearts of the world with her melodious voice.
Expressing condolences, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted, "Deeply saddened to know about the passing away of legendary singer Bharat Ratna #LataMangeshkar ji. She was the melodious voice of India, who dedicated her life to enriching Indian music in her more than 7 decades-long rich contribution. Her demise is a great loss to the world of music."
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel condoled Lata's death and said "Received sad news about the demise of Swar Kokila Lata Mangeshkar ji. With his singing in more than thirty languages, he has recorded notes all over the world. India has lost a gem today. May God give strength to his family members and loved ones. Peace"
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also expressed his condolences saying, "Swara Nightingale, 'Bharat Ratna' Respected Lata Mangeshkar ji's demise is an extremely sad and irreparable loss to the art world."
Paying tribute to the singing icon, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that the 'Melody Queen of India' leaves a void in our collective consciousness.
"Deeply saddened to know about the passing away of legendary singer #LataMangeshkar. The 'Melody Queen of India' leaves a void in our collective consciousness. She will live through her melody for eternity. My thoughts & prayers are with the bereaved family & her countless fans," he tweeted.
Boney Kapoor posted a memory with the late singer Lata Mangeshkar and his late wife Sridevi and he wrote: "Deeply saddened by the news of Lata Mangeshkar Ji's passing away. She leaves behind a huge legacy of songs which will be treasured for generations to come. May her soul rest in peace. Condolences to the family."
When Lata Mangeshkar's "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon" Left Nehru In TearsShe made our hearts go up an octave or more with love and longing, moved us to tears of joy and sorrow, sometimes introspect and other times dance in abandon, her voice mirroring our every emotion, her songs covering the cadence of time and history from the gramophone to the digital age.
Lata Mangeshkar is dead but the music plays on - in a seemingly endless refrain, as it has for almost eight decades and likely for many more.
Actor and BJP MP Hema Malini pays tribute to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli condoles the death of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar
Actor R Madhavan pays tribute to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.
Home Minister Amit Shah offers condolences after the passing away of singing legend Lata Mangeshkar
"It is not possible to put into words her contribution to the music world. Her death is a personal loss for me," he tweets
Maharashtra Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray expresses grief at the demise of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, says it has left him "heartbroken"
A State funeral will be accorded to Lata Mangeshkar, says the Chief Minister's Office.
Just In| Lata Mangeshkar's funeral with full state honours at Mumbai's Shivaji Park at 6:30 pm today: News agency ANI
Lata Mangeshkar's Voice Was The Soundtrack To Our LivesLata Mangeshkar sang this evergreen number in 1964 and the nation was ready to fall in love for such was the power of the singer's voice. Transcending boundaries of region and language, Lata Mangeshkar became an indelible part of every Indian's life ever since her debut as a singer in the 1940s.
Update| Two-day national mourning will be observed in memory of Lata Mangeshkar who died today in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.
"Lata Didi Has Left Us. She Leaves A Void": PM ModiTributes poured in for legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar who passed away this morning at the age of 92 years. 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.