Lata Mangeshkar’s 96th birthday is being celebrated today, she is the singer who enchanted millions of hearts with her mesmerizing voice. Born on September 28, 1929, in Indore, Lata stepped into the world of music from childhood.
Her father, Dinanath Mangeshkar, was a famous singer and theater artist, from whom Lata received her initial training in music. At a young age, she started singing along with her sisters, but her unique voice gave her a separate identity.
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In the 1940s, Lata began her career as a playback singer, but she gained success with the 1949 film Mahal’s song “Aayega Aane Wala.” This song made her an overnight star and marked the beginning of a new era in Indian cinema.
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Lata sang thousands of songs in several languages including Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali, among which timeless songs such as “Lag Ja Gale,” “Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon,” and “Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya” are included. The depth of her voice and emotional style made every song immortal.
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Lata Mangeshkar was awarded Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and many national and international awards. Her contributions were appreciated not only in India but all over the world, which is proof of her global fame.
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Even today, in Pakistan, India, and wherever Urdu and Hindi are spoken and understood, Lata’s voice resonates. Her songs crossed borders and connected generations with one another.
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Lata’s voice was not limited to songs alone, but it is a cultural heritage. Her songs gave voice to film stories and gave language to people’s emotions.
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Lata Mangeshkar passed away on February 6, 2022, in a hospital in Mumbai due to Covid-19 related complications and pneumonia. If she were alive today, on September 28, 2025, her age would have been 96 years.
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