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Lata Mangeshkar

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  • Born 28 September 1929
  • Place of birth Indore, Indore State, British India (present-day Madhya Pradesh, India)
  • Nationality India
  • Occupation Playback Singer, Composer, Film Producer
  • Father Deenanath Mangeshkar
  • Years active 1942-2022
  • Instruments Vocals
  • Genre Filmi, Classical, Ghazals, Sufi, Bhajans, Folk, Gurbani, Bengali Music, Dangdut
  • Honours Padma Bhushan (1969), Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1989), Maharashtra Bhushan (1997), Padma Vibhushan (1999), Bharat Ratna (2001), Officer Of The National Order Of The Legion Of Honour (2006)

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ABOUT Lata Mangeshkar

Last Updated : 02 Feb 2025
Lata Mangeshkar: A Voice of a Nation Lata Mangeshkar, the undisputed "Nightingale of India," passed away on February 6, 2022, leaving an irreplaceable void in Indian music. Her eight-decade-long career cemented her status as one of the subcontinent's most influential singers. Her repertoire spanned ...

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Lata Mangeshkar AWARDS

Awards
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for - 2000

  • Best Hindi Playback Singer - Female
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Hindi Playback Singer - Female - 1986 Ram Teri Ganga Maili

  • Best Hindi Playback Singer - Female
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Hindi Playback Singer - Female - 1973 Haré Rama Haré Krishna

  • Best Hindi Playback Singer - Female
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Hindi Playback Singer - Female - 1965 Woh Kaun Thi?

  • The Filmfare Awards for - 1995

  • The Filmfare Awards for - 1994

  • Best Playback Singer - Female
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Playback Singer - Female - 1970 Jeene Ki Raah

  • Best Playback Singer
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Playback Singer - 1966 Khandan

  • Best Playback Singer
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Playback Singer - 1963 Bees Saal Baad

  • Best Playback Singer
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Playback Singer - 1959 Madhumati

  • International Viewer's Choice: MTV India
  • The MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) for International Viewer's Choice: MTV India - 1998 Lata Mangeshkar & Udit Narayan: Dil to Pagal Hai

  • Golden Era Album
  • The Mirchi Music Awards, IN for Golden Era Album - 2021 Mughal-E-Azam

  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • The Mirchi Music Awards, IN for Lifetime Achievement Award - 2009

  • Best Playback Singer (Female)
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Playback Singer (Female) - 1991 Lekin...

  • Dadasaheb Phalke Award
  • The National Film Awards, India for Dadasaheb Phalke Award - 1990

  • Best Playback Singer (Female)
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Playback Singer (Female) - 1975 Kora Kagaz

  • Best Playback Singer (Female)
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Playback Singer (Female) - 1973 Parichay

  • Noor Jahan Award
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Noor Jahan Award - 2001

  • Best Playback Singer - Female
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Playback Singer - Female - 1995 Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!

  • Best Playback Singer - Female
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Playback Singer - Female - 1998 Dil to Pagal Hai

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LATA MANGESHKAR NEWS

How Suman Kalyanpur's career peaked after Lata Mangeshkar's fallout with Mohammed Rafi

June 01, 2026 3:43 pm

After Lata Mangeshkar decided to not sing with Mohammed Rafi following their infamous argument over royalty issues, Suman Kalyanpur became the obvious choice for duets with the legendary male singer.

‘Now I feel very lonely’: Usha Mangeshkar on the heavy silence at home after losing sisters Lata and Asha; an expert on coping with such a loss

May 06, 2026 5:42 pm

Usha Mangeshkar reflects on the profound loneliness and shifting home life following her sisters' passing.

Lata-Asha Mangeshkar Institute of Medical Sciences foundation stone laid: Govt to look into critical infra support, says Fadnavis

April 17, 2026 9:19 am

Legacies of lata, Asha to live on through institute: Mohan Bhagwat.

Proposed hospital in Nandoshi to be renamed as ‘Lata-Asha Mangeshkar Institute of Medical Sciences’

April 13, 2026 10:16 pm

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with the Deputy Chief Ministers, Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, will grace the occasion as chief guests on April 16 at the project site in Nandoshi, situated on Sinhagad Road.

‘Nothing mattered anymore’: The ‘cursed mantra’ from Asha Bhosle's brother that saved her after daughter’s tragic death

April 12, 2026 6:00 pm

After losing her daughter Varsha, Asha Bhosle was left shattered. It was her brother’s words and music that helped her find strength and slowly return to life again.

I am film industry’s last Mughal’: How Asha Bhosle defied norms to cap off her 80-year journey as an artiste

April 12, 2026 10:56 pm

The Padma Vibhushan recipient, who was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for chest infection on Saturday, died at noon on Sunday.

How Asha Bhosle forced herself to evolve out of sister Lata Mangeshkar’s shadow, spoke about their 'quiet' competition

April 12, 2026 2:50 pm

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92. From fearing comparison with elder sister Lata Mangeshkar to changing her style of singing to step out of her shadow, her versatility shaped Indian cinema across decades.

'I'd have to change my singing style': Asha Bhosle adopted a more Western singing style to avoid competing with sister Lata Mangeshkar

April 12, 2026 2:19 pm

Asha Bhosle once revealed that she consciously adopted a more Western-influenced singing style to distinguish herself from her sister, Lata Mangeshkar.

Chetak Screen Awards | How Juhi Chawla introduced Lata Mangeshkar at the 1995 Screen Awards: 'The Nightingale of India'

March 25, 2026 5:53 pm

Ahead of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, set to take place on April 5 in Mumbai, here’s a memorable moment from the 1995 edition of the awards, when Lata Mangeshkar won the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Karan Johar feels he 'peaked at 28' after working with Amitabh Bachchan, Lata Mangeshkar: 'How can I go beyond this?'

December 27, 2025 7:15 pm

Karan Johar said that even to this day, he hasn’t been able to surpass the high of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, when he got the chance to direct Amitabh Bachchan and had Lata Mangeshkar on the singing duties.

LATA MANGESHKAR PHOTOS

Lata Mangeshkar's 93rd birthday anniversary: Rare photos of India’s 'nightingale'

September 28, 2022 2:52 pm

Today would have been Lata Mangeshkar's 93rd birthday if she was alive.

Lata Mangeshkar laid to rest: PM Modi, Uddhav, Fadnavis pay last respects

February 06, 2022 10:25 pm

Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar passed away in the morning due to post-Covid-19 complications. She was 92. Her condition had deteriorated on Saturday and she was put on ventilator support in a critical condition.

Lata Mangeshkar (1929-2022): A pictorial tribute to the legendary singer

February 06, 2022 9:52 am

A look at some rare photos of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar who passed away on Sunday at the age of 92.

26 celebrity pictures you should not miss today

September 30, 2020 8:24 am

Asim Riaz, Himanshi Khurana, Hina Khan, Allu Arjun, Kareena Kapoor Khan and others shared photos on their respective social media handles.

Sachin Tendulkar felicitates Lata Mangeshkar’s sister at birthday celebrations

September 29, 2014 5:07 pm

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar felicitated singer Lata Mangeshkar on her 85th birthday celebrations at Shanmukhanan hall, Mumbai on Sunday (September 28).

Raj Thackeray hosts Lata Mangeshkar, Sachin Tendulkar

March 10, 2014 2:32 pm

Lata Mangeshkar gifted Sachin Tendulkar a jersey at the occasion.

Lata Mangeshkar felicitated by Narendra Modi

January 28, 2014 11:22 am

India's nightingale Lata Mangeshkar was felicitated by BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi at a special event held at Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai on Monday (January 27) celebrating the 51st anniversary of her famous song, 'Ae mere watan ke logon'.

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