Lata Mangeshkar, the Nightingale of India, is being remembered on her 94th birth anniversary.
The late singer began her singing career at a young age, and quickly rose to fame and became one of the most sought-after playback singers in Bollywood.
She was a legendary singer who recorded over 25,000 songs in 20 Indian languages. On her birth anniversary, let’s have a glimpse at her five most lovable and memorable songs:
Lag Jaa Gale (1964)
Composed by Madan Mohan and penned by Raja Mehndi Ali Khan, this song is the epitome of Lata’s ability to infuse soul and emotion into her singing.
Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh (1960)
This song, composed by Shankar-Jaikishan and written by Shailendra, beautifully captures the essence of unrequited love.
Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha (1962)
Lata’s rendition of this song is a timeless expression of love and affection. The song was composed by Madan Mohan and written by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan.
Jab Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya (1960)
Lata Mangeshkar’s voice in this song, composed by Naushad and penned by Shakeel Badayuni, adds an ethereal quality to the iconic love story of Salim and Anarkali.
Tere Liye (2004)
Lata Mangeshkar teamed up with the talented composer duo Madan Mohan and Sanjeev Kohli to create a classic melody.
