Lata Mangeshkar is one of the most renowned and celebrated playback singers in the history of Indian cinema. Born on September 28, 1929, in Indore, India, she has had an illustrious career spanning several decades.
Mangeshkar’s voice is known for its versatility, range, and emotive depth, which has earned her the title of “Nightingale of India.” She has sung in numerous languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Punjabi, and Kannada, among others. Her contributions to Indian music are immense, with thousands of songs to her credit.
In addition to her singing career, Lata Mangeshkar has also ventured into music direction and production. She has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to Indian music, including the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.
Even though she officially retired from playback singing in 2009, Lata Mangeshkar’s influence and legacy continue to resonate in the hearts of music lovers around the world. Her voice remains timeless, and her songs continue to inspire generations of listeners.
MEMORABLE QUOTES OF LATA MANGESHKAR
“I’ve always loved life, irrespective of all the ups and downs that have filled my journey.”– Lata Mangeshkar
“I believe in one power, and that is the hand of God. I respect all religions.”– Lata Mangeshkar
“As a singer, you have to bring the soul to the song.”– Lata Mangeshkar
“I have a fierce temper. I’ve mastered it over the years, but when I’m angry, no one can force me to do anything I don’t want to.”– Lata Mangeshkar
“I wish I had given more time to learning classical singing.”– Lata Mangeshkar
“I have a fierce temper. I’ve mastered it over the years, but when I’m angry, no one can force me to do anything I don’t want to.” – Lata Mangeshkar
“For me, awards are a token of respect that people are giving me. So no matter how many awards I am receiving, I always feel emotional.” – Lata Mangeshkar
“One has to be fully committed to one’s career. Otherwise, there’s no point.”– Lata Mangeshkar
“I’ve always loved life, irrespective of all the ups and downs that have filled my journey.”– Lata Mangeshkar
“Nowadays, there are seven music directors in one film. I had never heard of such a thing before. If one of our old music directors was told to share a score with others, he would have left the assignment.”– Lata Mangeshkar
“I have decided that I won’t take up assignments that don’t interest me.”– Lata Mangeshkar
“I really liked Kishore Kumar. He had a virile man’s voice, and he was truly versatile.”– Lata Mangeshkar
“I wouldn’t let a biopic be made on me. That’s because I don’t believe in them. I don’t like them.”– Lata Mangeshkar
“There are so many songs that I could not sing the way I wanted to. When such songs come on television or radio, I shut them off or leave the room.”– Lata Mangeshkar
“I missed out on my childhood. I had to work hard, but I was immediately given a place in playback.”– Lata Mangeshkar
“In my opinion, the biggest achievement was by Shankar-Jaikishan. With Raj Kapoor’s ‘Barsaat,’ they changed the way we looked at playback singing.” – Lata Mangeshkar
“It was not really the external influences that made me a singer. Music was within me. I was full of it“ — Lata Mangeshkar
