Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar has passed away at the age of 92. She breathed her last at 8:12 am in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, where she was admitted after testing COVID-19 positive on January 8. She was also diagnosed with pneumonia and was admitted to the ICU. On January 28, she showed signs of improvement and was taken off the ventilator. However, on Feb. 5, her health deteriorated. Her sister, Asha Bhosle, among others, visited the hospital yesterday. However, the veteran singer left for her heavenly adobe today due to multi-organ failure.
Her body is to be taken to Shivaji Park for people to pay homage, where the last rites will also be performed. According to government sources, a two-day national mourning will be observed and the national flag will fly at half-mast, as a mark of respect for the singer.
The demise of Lata Mangeshkar, often referred to as the “Nightingale of India”, has left one and all in grief. In a series of tweets, PM Modi expressed his “anguish” and hailed her as a “stalwart of Indian culture.” Recollecting his earlier interactions, he added that Lata Didi “wanted to see a strong and developed India.” Several other prominent figures have expressed their grief over the unfortunate loss. Rahul Gandhi, Nitin Gadkari, Sanjay Raut, among many, offered their condolences.
An artist born but once in centuries, Lata-didi was an exceptional human being, full of warmth, as I found whenever I met her. The divine voice has gone quiet forever but her melodies will remain immortal, echoing in eternity. My condolences to her family and admirers everywhere. pic.twitter.com/FfQ8lmjHGN
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 6, 2022
I am anguished beyond words. The kind and caring Lata Didi has left us. She leaves a void in our nation that cannot be filled. The coming generations will remember her as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had an unparalleled ability to mesmerise people. pic.twitter.com/MTQ6TK1mSO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 6, 2022
Lata Didi’s songs brought out a variety of emotions. She closely witnessed the transitions of the Indian film world for decades. Beyond films, she was always passionate about India’s growth. She always wanted to see a strong and developed India. pic.twitter.com/N0chZbBcX6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 6, 2022
I consider it my honour that I have always received immense affection from Lata Didi. My interactions with her will remain unforgettable. I grieve with my fellow Indians on the passing away of Lata Didi. Spoke to her family and expressed condolences. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 6, 2022
मैं खुद को सौभाग्यशाली समझता हूँ कि समय-समय पर मुझे लता दीदी का स्नेह और आशीर्वाद प्राप्त होता रहा। अपने अतुलनीय देशप्रेम, मधुर वाणी और सौम्यता से वो सदैव हमारे बीच रहेंगी। उनके परिजनों व असंख्य प्रशंसकों के प्रति अपनी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूँ। ॐ शांति शांति pic.twitter.com/52fy46tOmE
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 6, 2022
सुर व संगीत की पूरक लता दीदी ने अपनी सुर साधना व मंत्रमुग्ध कर देने वाली वाणी से न सिर्फ भारत बल्कि पूरे विश्व में हर पीढ़ी के जीवन को भारतीय संगीत की मिठास से सराबोर किया।
संगीत जगत में उनके योगदान को शब्दों में पिरोना संभव नहीं है।
उनका निधन मेरे लिए व्यक्तिगत क्षति है। pic.twitter.com/uRwKwZa4KG
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 6, 2022
I am extremely saddened by the demise of Lata Mangeshkar Ji, the Nightingale of Indian Cinema and legendary singer. India has lost its voice in the death of Lata ji, who has enthralled music lovers in India & across the globe with her mellifluous & sublime voice for many decades. pic.twitter.com/C9m3PfexyP
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) February 6, 2022
स्वर कोकिला भारत रत्न लता मंगेशकर जी को मेरी भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि। pic.twitter.com/8nclwLTn6r
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) February 6, 2022
मुंबई के ब्रीच कैंडी हॉस्पिटल पहुँच कर स्वर कोकिल भारत रत्न लता मंगेशकर जी के अंतिम दर्शन किए। उनके परिवार को सांत्वना दी। लता दीदी हमेशा हम सभी के लिए प्रेरणा बनी रहेंगी। ईश्वर पुण्यात्मा को शांति प्रदान करे। ॐ शांति pic.twitter.com/sRg0SQQ0kt
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) February 6, 2022
Extremely sad at the passing away of the doyen of music, Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar ji. Her voice has cut across genres, regions and generations, and has touched the lives of people across the globe. pic.twitter.com/0cIKc3q4DN
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) February 6, 2022
Anguished to know that the ‘Queen of Melody’, the great #LataMangeshkar is no more with us. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and admirers. A household name across India, her melodious voice enthralled music lovers for decades. May her soul rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/8U3Y20ekki
— Niranjan Patnaik (@NPatnaikOdisha) February 6, 2022
A humble tribute to the legendary singer, and Nightingale of Indian Cinema, Lata Mangeshkar #DDNews#LataMangeshkar
WATCH: https://t.co/nWxZTrj5g2 pic.twitter.com/iX5EIP9RnE
— DD News (@DDNewslive) February 6, 2022
Govt decides that as a mark of respect, two days of State Mourning will be observed from Feb 6 to 7. During State Mourning National Flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India & there will be no official entertainment
State Funeral will be accorded to #LataMangeshkar. pic.twitter.com/5dy8Noafot
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) February 6, 2022
In her career spanning seven decades, Lata Mangeshkar has sung over 30,000 songs in different languages. She is the recipient of several awards, including the Baba Saheb Phalke Award and the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. She has also been conferred with “Officer de la Legion d’Honneur”, the highest civilian award in France. Besides, “The Melody Queen” is the recipient of several awards such as National Film Awards and honorary doctorates.
May her soul rest in peace.
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