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Lata Mangeshkar
Providing the singing voice for generations of Indian film characters.
Aayega Aanewala · Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
- Born
- 28 September 1929
- Birthplace
- Indore, India
- Died
- 6 February 2022
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Lata Mangeshkar
An Indian playback singer whose recordings became part of Hindi, Marathi and other language cinemas. Her work connected composers, lyricists and screen performers across decades.
Early life
A musical household
Her father Deenanath Mangeshkar was a classical singer and theatre performer.
Early responsibility
Began working in films as a teenager after her father’s death.
Career
- 1940s
Early film work
Acted and sang before concentrating on playback singing.
- 1949
Breakthrough song
Aayega Aanewala in Mahal brought wider recognition.
- 1950s–1990s
Playback career
Recorded for successive generations of composers and actors.
- 2001
Bharat Ratna
Received India’s highest civilian honour.
Selected work
Aayega Aanewala
A haunting song from Mahal.
Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
A declaration of love in Mughal-e-Azam.
Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon
A patriotic song performed in remembrance of soldiers.
Yaara Seeli Seeli
A song from Lekin....
Beyond music
Musical family
Her siblings included singer Asha Bhosle and composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar.
Composing
Also composed Marathi film music under the name Anandghan.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Bollywood Hungama. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
