Lata Mangeshkar Biography

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Lata Mangeshkar, the queen of music, is one of the special gems of India. Lata ji is known everywhere in the country and abroad because of her voice. Lata ji's name is also recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records, she has made a record by singing the most number of songs. Lata ji has sung about 30 thousand songs in 20 different languages till 1948-87. Now it has crossed the mark of 40 thousand. For the voice of Lata ji, American scientists say, such a voice will never be heard or heard by any singer. He also talked about examining Lata ji's throat after his death, he wants to know what is there in Lata ji's throat that makes her voice so soft and thin. Today all the new and old singers consider Lata ji as the goddess of music and bow their heads in front of her.

Biography of Lata Mangeshkar

Name	Lata Mangeshkar
Birth	28 September 1929	Indore, Madhya Pradesh
parent's name	Shevanti Mangeshkar, Dinanath Mangeshkar
siblings name	Meena, Asha, Usha and Hridanath
death	6 February 2022 Mumbai
age	92

Lata ji's father was a classical singer, who used to work in theatre. Lata ji inherited singing from her father. She used to learn from him.

Lata Mangeshkar Initial Singing Career

At the age of 5, Lata ji did her first work in a play by her father. After this she continued to train and at the age of 13, in 1942, recorded a song for a Marathi film. The film was released but due to some reason the song was removed from the film, due to which Lata ji was very hurt. This year Lata ji's father died of a heart attack. Lata ji was the eldest of all the siblings in her house, so all the responsibility fell on her shoulders. Vinayak Damodar was the owner of a film company, who was a good friend of Dinanath ji, after his departure, he took care of Lata ji's family.

first song of lata mangeshkar ji

name of the movie	song lyrics	Sun
Gajbhau (Marathi film)	Mother Ek Son Ki Duniya Badal De Tu (Hindi Song)	1943

In 1945, Lata ji came to Mumbai and started taking training from Amanat Ali Khan. Lata ji also sang a song for the Hindi film 'Aap Ki Seva Mein' in 1947, but no one noticed her. At that time singer Noor Jahan, Shamshad Begum, Zohrabhai Amblewali dominated, only this singer was fully active, her voice was heavy and different, Lata ji's voice seemed very thin and suppressed in front of her. In 1949, Lata ji went to sing in 4 consecutive hit films and she was noticed in all. The films Barsaat, Dulari, Andaz and Mahal were hits, out of which the song 'Aayega Aanewala' from the film Mahal became a super hit and Lata ji established her feet in Hindi cinema.

Lata Mangeshkar Singing Awards received major awards –

civilian award	In 1969, for the first time, Lata ji was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the country's number 3 award, by the government of the country. In 1989, Lata ji was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in Hindi cinema. In 1999, Lata ji was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the country's number 4 award. In 2001, Lata ji was honored with the country's highest honor Bharat Ratna. In 2008, on the 60th anniversary of independence, Lata ji was honored by the government of the country for the One Time Award for Lifetime Achievements.
National Film Award	Parichay (1972) – Best Playback Singer Kora Kagaz (1974) – Best Playback Singer But (1990) – Best Playback Singer
filmfare award	Earlier, there was no award for playback singer in the Filmfare Award, Lata ji opposed it and this award was added from 1958. After this Lata ji was honored with this award 6 times.

Apart from this, Lata ji got many more awards. He was also honored with Maharashtra Bhushan and Maharashtra Ratna by the Government of Maharashtra. Apart from this, Lata ji has got 250 trophies and 150 gold medals.

Lata Mangeshkar Filmy Career –

Lata ji has worked with almost all the big producer directors. Earlier she used to try to sing like Noor Jahan, but with time Lata ji got recognition in her voice. Lata ji has worked with great music directors like Naushad Ali, Anil Vishwas, Madad Mohan, SD Burman, Shankar Jaikishan. After the arrival of Lata ji, there was a makeover of the film industry, songs got newness in the films. In the 50's, Lata ji's younger sister Asha ji also entered the film world, there was a lot of difference between the voices of the two sisters, but due to working at the same place, there was a lot of comparison between the two. But the two sisters did not let work come in the way of their relationship.

Lata ji sang many songs with famous singer Mohammad Rafi, Mukesh and Kishore ji. Lata ji's longing for singing was made on sight. Due to some differences with Mohammad Rafi and SD Burman, Lata ji refused to work with them. Her estrangement with Rafi was sorted out by composer Jaikishan, but her relationship with Burman did not work out and the two never worked together since 1972.

Lata Mangeshkar 1960 hit songs from famous film of 1960 –

No.	name of the movie	song lyrics
1.	Mughal-e-Azam (1960)	Why fear if in love
2.	Dil Apna Preet Parai (1960)	this is a strange story
3.	Guide(1965)	I want to live again today Gate Rahe Mera Dil (with Kishore Kumar)
4.	Jewel Thief(1967)	such a thing on the lips

Even today people remember and listen to the songs of these four films. Apart from this, songs from films like Bhoot Bangla (1965), Pati Patni (1966), Baharon Ke Sapne (1968), Abhilasha (1969) also became famous. In 1963, Lata ji sang the country's most loved song 'Yeh Mere Watan Ke Logon' in front of Nehru, who was the Prime Minister at that time. Hearing this, Nehru's tears came out.

Lata Mangeshkar 1970 hit songs from famous film of 1970 –

name of the movie	song lyrics
Pakeezah (1972)	these people While walking
Prem Pujari (1970)	rangela re
Shy (1971)	flowers bloom here
Pride (1973)	without drinking Teri bindiya re
Introduction(1973)	did not spend the past
Neelu	Kadali checked
blank paper	drank bitterly
Satyam Shivam Sudaram	Satyam Shivam Sudaram
Rudali	dil hum hum kare

At this time Lata ji got 2 National Awards. Along with this, Lata ji also used to do live concerts in the country and abroad.

Lata Mangeshkar 1980 hit songs from famous movie of 1980 –

• continuation
• Chandini
• Ram Lakhan
• I have loved
• Made for each other
• hero

Lata Mangeshkar 1990 Hit Songs from Famous Movie of Lata Mangeshkar –

• But
• Will take the bride with the heart
• heart is crazy
• we are yours
• love
• Veer Zaara
• moments
• Fear

Lata Mangeshkar ji is not able to do many films at this time due to her health, since 2000 she sang only a few songs. This includes 'O Palan Hare' Rang De Basanti 'Luka Chuppi' from Lagaan and 'Kaise Piya Se Kahe' from Bewafa.

Lata Mangeshkar Health Karona Positive (Lata Mangeshkar Health latest Report)

According to the recent news, Lata ji's report is corona positive, after which she has been admitted to the Mumbai Brichcandi Hospital. We all pray for Lata ji's well being.

Lata ji's health is not good these days, she was admitted to the hospital due to respiratory illness. Right now doctors say that his condition is not well, he has been kept on life support system. We pray for his health and long life.

Lata ji is a legend that every Indian is proud of. Lata ji is a big fan of cricket, her favorite player is Sachin. Sachin treats her like his mother. We are all eager to hear more songs of Lata ji. Hope we get to hear some of his new songs soon.

Biography of Lata Mangeshkar

Name: Lata Mangeshkar
Birthday: 28 September 1929
Place of Birth: Indore
Father: Ms. Dinanath Mangeshkar
Mother: Smt. Shevanti
Hobby & Hobbies: Photography, Watching cricket matches, Reading Literature
Favorite Singer: Kundanlal Sehgal
Favorite Singer: Noor Jahan
Favorite Movies: Padosan, Gone with the Wind, Titanic

Early Days of Lata Mangeshkar

Lata Mangeshkar was born on 28 September 1929 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh in a Maharashtrian Brahmin family. Lata Mangeshkar's father was Dinanath Mangeshkar and mother was Shevanti.

Lata is the eldest among her siblings. His brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar and three sisters Asha, Usha and Meena made their mark in the world of music. When Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle were at the peak of playback singing in Hindi films, there was a lot of talk of competition between the two sisters.

Singing Career of Lata Mangeshkar Music Guru of Lata Mangeshkar

Lata ji's association with music was attached in childhood itself. His father Dinanath Mangeshkar was a well-known classical singer and was also very active in theatre. It is said that at the age of five, Lata ji acted in a play for the first time. His father was also participating in this play.

Lata ji got her initial training in music after watching her father sing. Also, he took formal education in music from Ustad Amanat Ali Khan and Narendra Sharma. She also considers him as her guru. When Lata started looking for work in films, it was not decided that she would become a singer. Initially he also acted.

Death of Lata Mageshkar's Father

1942 was a sad year for Lata Mangeshkar, the same year her father died of a heart attack. Lata was only 13 years old at the time of her father's death, but being the eldest child of her parents, the responsibility of running the house fell on her. In such a situation, he had to start looking for acting work in small films as soon as his father passed away.

Acting Career of Lata Mangeshkar Acting Journey of Lata Mangeshkar

Lata Mangeshkar's first role was in 1942 in the film 'Pehli Mangalagore'. In this film, she played the role of the younger sister of the heroine Snehaprabha Pradhan. After this, Lata Mangeshkar also acted in Chimukala Sansar (1943), Majhe Bal (1944), Gajabhau (1944), Jeevan Yatra (1946), Badi Maa (1945). Especially, the character he played in 'Gajabhau' was highly appreciated.

First song of Lata

Lata Mangeshkar sang her first song in 1942 for the film 'Kiti Hasal'. Unfortunately this song was cut later and when the film was released, it did not have a song sung by Lata ji.

His singing journey in films started in the true sense with 'Pehli Mangalagore' (1942). In this film, Lata ji sang the song 'Natki Chagachi Navalai'.

In 1944, 'Gajabhau' was a Marathi film, but in this film, Lata Mangeshkar sang her first Hindi film song. The lyrics of this song were- 'Mata, Ek Saput ki Duniya Badal De Tu'.

Singing Career of Lata Mangeshkar

The early years of the forties did not go well for Lata ji. His voice was thin, whereas at that time there was an era of singers with heavy voice. Because of this he had to face repeated denials. Meanwhile, in 1947, the film 'Aapki Seva Mein' came, in which Lata ji sang a song. The song 'Pa Lagoon Kar Jori Re' in the movie 'Aapki Seva Mein' was Lata ji's first Hindi playback song. Laga ji sang many songs over the next few years, but Lata's song 'Aayega Aane Wala' sung in 1949 proved to be her first hit film song.

When India-Pakistan was partitioned in 1947, a large number of producers, directors and film actors migrated from India to Lahore. Jahan, the biggest singer of film songs at that time, was also one of such artists. Singer Noor Jahan's departure opened many doors of opportunities in films for the talented singer of that era, Lata ji.

By the early 1950s, Lata ji was fully established as a film singer. He sang songs for top class music directors like Shankar-Jaikishan, Anil Biswas. During this period, Lata ji spread the magic of her velvety voice in films like Mahal, Barsaat, Ek Thi Ladki and Badi Behen.

Lata Mangeshkar's Peak Time as a Singer

In this way, Lata Mangeshkar became the vocal queen of Bollywood, whose voice enchanted the magic of her voice for the next three decades. Lata ji has sung songs in 36 languages including Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Sanskrit.

Songs of Lata Mangeshkar

Lata Mangeshkar worked with almost all the big music directors and sang songs with almost all the singers. The list of songs sung by Lata ji in this period is long, which is as follows.

1949 Hawa Mein Udta Jaaye (Rain)
1958 Aaja Re Pardesi (Madhumati)
1960 O Sajna Barkha Bahar Aayi (Prakh) 1961 Itna
Na Mujhe Tu Pyaar Badha (Shadow)
1961 Allah Tero Naam (Both of Us)
1961 Jyoti Kalash Chalke (Sister-in-law's Bangles ) )
1961 Ehsaan Tera Hoga Mujhse Par (Wild)
1962 Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil (Twenty Years Later)
1963 Wings To Ud Aati Re (Sehra)
1964 Naina Barse Rimjhim (Who Was She)
1965 Aji Ruth Ke Ab (Arzoo)
1965 Yeh Sama (Jab Jab Flowers Khile)
1965 Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai (Guide) 1967 Aa Ja Piya Tohe Pyaar Doon (Springs of Dreams) 1968 Child Mann
Ke Sachche (Two Kalis) 1968 Chandan Sa Badan (Saraswati Chandra) 1968 Tu Kitni Achhi Hai (The King and the Runk) 1969 Bindiya Chamkegi (Two Ways)
1971 Dilbar Dil Se Pyare (Caravan)
1971 Chalte Chalte (Pakeezah)
1973 Ab To Hai Tumse (Pride)
1989 Dove Jaa Jaa (Maine Pyaar Kiya)
1994 Mai Ni Mai Munder Pe (Hum Aapke Hain Koun)
1998 Jiya Jale Jaan Jale (Dil ) From)
2000 humko hamein se chura lo (love)

These are just a few songs, especially the superhit songs of Lata ji sung under the music direction of SD Burman and RD Burman are still in the mouth of the people. Lata ji worked with many well known musicians including Shankar Jaikishan, Salil Choudhary, Naushad and many more.

The songs that Lata Mangeshkar sang for Madan Mohan and C. Ramchandra are considered their best songs. In later years, he also worked extensively with the Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo. With this pair, Lata ji sang the maximum number of 670 songs.

Controversies of Lata Mangeshkar Controversies Related to Lata Mangeshkar

Here, it is also necessary to mention that the famous composer O.P. Latha never sang any song with Nayyar. Talks of competition between Lata ji and her sister and famous singer Asha Bhosle used to arise frequently in those days.

Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammad Rafi also did not sing together for a few years, it is said that there was some dispute between the two over royalty. For a few years he worked under the music director S.D. Didn't work with Burman either.

Lata Mangeshkar Bharat Ratna Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar

Lata Mangeshkar has been honored with many prestigious civilian honors and music awards. The list of major awards and decorations received by Lata ji is as follows.

1969 Padma Bhushan
1989 Dadasaheb Phalke Award
1996 Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavna Award
1999 Padma Vibhushan
2001 Bharat Ratna

Music Director Lata Mangeshkar

Very few people know that Lata Mangeshkar also gave music in some films, these films were-

1950 Ramram Pavhanam
1962 Mohiti's Manjula
1964 Maratha Tituka Melavava
1965 Simple
Man 1969 Tambari Mati

He directed music in all other films except 'Ram Ram Paavanam' under the name Anandadhan.

Lata Mangeshkar as a Producer

Lata ji also tried her hand in film production. The list of his films is as follows-

1953 Badal
1953 Jhanjhar
1955 Kanchan
1990 But

Of these, Badal was in Marathi, all the remaining films are in Hindi language. Lata Mangeshkar's film 'Lekin' is based on the story of Rabindranath Tagore and it was well received.

Why didn't Lata Mangeshkar marry? Why Lata Mangeshkar didn't get married

Lata Mangeshkar, whose voice is convincing to the whole world, why didn't she get married. In this regard, Lata ji herself has said in interviews at many places that after the passing of her father, being the eldest daughter, the responsibility of running the family fell on me. She was so busy thinking about the lives of her younger siblings that she didn't have time to decide on her own marriage.

List of songs by Lata Mangeshkar