Lata Mangeshkar dies at 92 updates: Tributes pour in for the 'Queen of Melody'

Updated: Sunday, February 6, 2022, 20:22 [IST]

New Delhi, Feb 6: Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday at a hospital in Mumbai, her sister Usha Mangeshkar said today. The 92-year-old singer had tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms and was admitted on January 8 to Breach Candy Hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) where she was being treated by Dr Pratit Samdani and his team of doctors.

Lata Mangeshkar dies at 92: President Kovind, PM Modi, other leaders pay tribute to Queen of Melody

Condolences poured in for the legendary singer soon after the news of her demise came in, with several leaders remembering the singing legend and paying her tribute in their own way.

Feb 06, 2022, 7:39 PM IST

"With the death of Lata Mangeshkar the subcontinent has lost one of the truly great singers the world has known. Listening to her songs has given so much pleasure to so many people all over the world," he tweeted

Feb 06, 2022, 7:39 PM IST

Pakistan PM Imran Khan extends condolences over the demise of veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar

Feb 06, 2022, 7:36 PM IST

Mortal Remains of singer Lata Mangeshkar consigned to flames with full state honours, at Shivaji Park, Mumbai

Feb 06, 2022, 7:08 PM IST

State honour being given to veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Shivaji Park.

Feb 06, 2022, 6:52 PM IST

Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and actor Shah Rukh Khan pay last respect to veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Shivaji Park

Feb 06, 2022, 6:36 PM IST

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and state minister Aaditya Thackeray pay last respect to veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Shivaji Park

Feb 06, 2022, 6:36 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays last respect to veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar in Mumbai

Feb 06, 2022, 6:09 PM IST

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar arrives at Shivaji Park to pay his last respects to the late legendary Lata Mangeshkar.

Feb 06, 2022, 6:02 PM IST

The funeral rites of Lata Mangeshkar began by playing her song “Meri Aawaz Hi Pehchaan Hai”.

Feb 06, 2022, 5:47 PM IST

Music legend Lata Mangeshkar's mortal remains reach Shivaji Park in Mumbai ahead of last rites.

Feb 06, 2022, 5:37 PM IST

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Sunday mourned the death of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and said that the 'Nightingale of India' will live through her songs.

Feb 06, 2022, 5:27 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi reaches Mumbai to attend funeral of music legend Lata Mangeshkar.

Feb 06, 2022, 5:12 PM IST

Union Ministers from Maharashtra will remain present in the funeral ceremony of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar in Mumbai.

Feb 06, 2022, 5:02 PM IST

The Madhya Pradesh government has declared a two-day state mourning as a mark of respect for legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died in a Mumbai hospital on Sunday morning.

Feb 06, 2022, 4:39 PM IST

People join the funeral procession of Lata Mangeshkar as it proceeds to Shivaji Park from her 'Prabhukunj' residence

Mumbai | People join the funeral procession of #LataMangeshkar as it proceeds to Shivaji Park from her 'Prabhukunj' residence

The last rites of the legendary singer will be performed at Shivaji Park today evening pic.twitter.com/poVpSWNm2f
— ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2022

Feb 06, 2022, 4:24 PM IST

Lata Mangeshkar touched billions of hearts through her golden and unparalleled voice, Sri Lanka's top leadership said on Sunday as they paid tribute to India's "Queen of Music" who "gave life to the phrase ‘music is a universal language’".

Feb 06, 2022, 4:17 PM IST

The Karnataka government has announced a two-day mourning in honour of the doyen of Indian music and Bharat Ratna awardee Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away in Mumbai on Sunday.

Feb 06, 2022, 4:07 PM IST

"My wife and I send our heartfelt condolences to the members of Lataji's family, and we pray to God for the peace of the departed soul," he said.

Feb 06, 2022, 4:06 PM IST

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday described Lata Mangeshkar as the Nightingale of India and said India has lost a great daughter. Condoling the demise of the noted singer, he said her passing away is an immense loss to the nation and the void is going to be impossible to fill. "I have learnt with deepest sorrow about the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar. India has lost a great daughter. She was the 'Nightingale of India' and through her songs made an immense contribution to the cultural integration of the country," Singh said in his condolence message.

Feb 06, 2022, 4:05 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced to play songs of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar at every public spot, govt installation and traffic signals for the next 15 days.

Feb 06, 2022, 4:03 PM IST

The site where the 92-year-old singer’s funeral will be performed with full state honours is about 100-metre away from Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray’s memorial, on the west side of the Shivaji Park, located in Dadar area.

Feb 06, 2022, 4:00 PM IST

Maharashtra Government has declared a public holiday for tomorrow (February 7) to mourn the demise of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar: CMO

Feb 06, 2022, 3:29 PM IST

Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan expressed grief over the passing away of veteran singer and Bharat Ratna recipient Lata Mangeshkar on Sunday.

Feb 06, 2022, 3:29 PM IST

Music composer Milind said Lata Mangeshkar had named him and also his house, and their families had close ties for over half a century. Milind, who composed the score for Aamir Khan-starrer Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak with his elder brother Anand, said she had told his father, the veteran music composer Chitragupt, that she wanted to name his child. “She was the reincarnation of Ma Saraswati,” Milind (62) told PTI.

Feb 06, 2022, 3:29 PM IST

Lata Mangeshkar's demise has created a "great void in the subcontinent's musical arena", Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Sunday as she condoled the death of the "empress of music". In a message of condolence, Hasina said Mangeshkar will remain alive forever in the hearts of the people in the region through her work. "A great void has been created in the subcontinent's musical arena with the demise of the 'Sur Samraggi (empress of music)'," the prime minister said, praying for the salvation of the departed soul and conveying her deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

Feb 06, 2022, 3:28 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he will be visiting Mumbai later in the day to pay his last respects to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. Mangeshkar, 92, died at a Mumbai hospital on Sunday morning. "Will be leaving for Mumbai in some time to pay my last respects to Lata Didi," Modi tweeted.

Feb 06, 2022, 3:28 PM IST

Condoling the death of 'melody queen' Lata Mangeshkar, iconic music composer A R Rahman on Sunday said he was very lucky to record songs and sing along with her and learnt the importance of practice from her.

Feb 06, 2022, 3:28 PM IST

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur on Sunday said the demise of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar is "everyone's personal loss" and her voice will remain immortal. Mangeshkar, 92, died due to multiple organ failure at a Mumbai hospital on Sunday.

Feb 06, 2022, 1:31 PM IST

Mega Star Chiranjeevi said: “Nightingale of India, one of the greatest Legends Lata Didi is no more. Heartbroken. The vacuum due to this colossal loss can never be filled. She lived an extraordinary life. Her music lives on and will continue to cast a spell until music is there! Rest in Peace, Lata Mangeshkar.”

Feb 06, 2022, 1:31 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar arrives to pay last respects to Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital

Feb 06, 2022, 11:20 am IST

President Ram Nath Kovind said the passing away of iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar is heartbreaking for him, as for millions the world over. The divine voice has gone quiet forever but her melodies will remain immortal, echoing in eternity, he said. Mangeshkar died on Sunday at a Mumbai hospital.

Feb 06, 2022, 11:20 am IST

"Lata-ji's demise is heart-breaking for me, as it is for millions the world over. In her vast range of songs, rendering the essence and beauty of India, generations found expression of their inner-most emotions. A Bharat Ratna, Lata-ji's accomplishments will remain incomparable," Kovind tweeted.

Feb 06, 2022, 11:20 am IST

"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," he said.

Feb 06, 2022, 11:21 am IST

Condoling singing legend Lata Mangeshkar's demise, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said her golden voice is immortal and will continue to echo in the hearts of her fans.

Feb 06, 2022, 11:21 am IST

"Received the sad news of Lata Mangeshkar ji's demise. She remained the most beloved voice of India for many decades," Gandhi tweeted. "Her golden voice is immortal and will continue to echo in the hearts of her fans. My condolences to her family, friends and fans," the Congress leader said.

Feb 06, 2022, 11:21 am IST

The demise of Lata Mangeshkar is a huge loss for the nation. Her music will be remembered for many generations. I pray that her soul rests in peace: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, in Mumbai

Feb 06, 2022, 11:36 am IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the demise of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and said that she leaves a void in our nation that cannot be filled. In a series of tweets, PM Modi said that the singer has always wanted to see a strong and developed India.

Feb 06, 2022, 11:39 am IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah condoled the passing away of singing legend Lata Mangeshkar, and said her mesmerising voice filled the lives of every generation not only in India but across the globe. Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday at a hospital in Mumbai. “Lata didi, with her melodious and mesmerising voice, has filled the lives of every generation not only in India but all over the world with the sweetness of Indian music. It is not possible to put into words her contribution to the music world.Her death is a personal loss for me,” Shah tweeted in Hindi. The home minister said he considered himself fortunate to have received Mangeshkar's affection and blessings from time to time. “With her incomparable patriotism, sweet speech and gentleness, she will always be among us. I express my condolences to her family and countless fans. Om Shanti,” he said.

Feb 06, 2022, 11:39 am IST

It is with profound grief that we announce the sad demise of Lata Mangeshkar at 8:12am. She has died because of multi-organ failure after more than 28 days of hospitalisation post COVID19: Dr Pratit Samdani, who was treating her at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital

Feb 06, 2022, 11:40 am IST

BJP national president, Jagat Prakash Nadda, condoles the demise of singing legend Lata Mangeshkar "The demise of 'Swarkokila' Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Ji, who resides in the heart of every music lover, is heartbreaking," he said

Feb 06, 2022, 11:40 am IST

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Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar awarded the nation's highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna in 2001

#WATCH Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar awarded the nation's highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna in 2001

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Feb 06, 2022, 11:41 am IST

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray expresses grief at the demise of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, says it has left him "heartbroken" A State funeral will be accorded to Lata Mangeshkar, says the Chief Minister's Office.

Feb 06, 2022, 11:41 am IST

Two-day national mourning to be observed in memory of Lata Mangeshkar. The National flag to fly at half-mast for two days, as a mark of respect: Govt sources

Feb 06, 2022, 11:41 am IST

Two days of state mourning will be observed today and tomorrow during which the National Flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India as a mark of respect to Lata Mangeshkar. State honours to be accorded to her: Government of India

Feb 06, 2022, 11:42 am IST

Mortal remains of Lata Mangeshkar to be taken to her residence around 1230 hours. The last rites with full State honours will be conducted at Shivaji Park at 6.30pm today

Feb 06, 2022, 11:42 am IST

Lata Mangeshkar is such a big artist & personality. I've worked in 200 films & I'm lucky to have performed on the hit songs she sang. No one can sing like her, she was very special. Her passing away is very saddening: BJP MP Hema Malini

Feb 06, 2022, 11:42 am IST

Some personalities take birth only once in a thousand years. Lata Ji was one such personality. No person in our country is left untouched by her music. Every person has been mesmerised by her voice: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad

Feb 06, 2022, 11:56 am IST

Pakistan's Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday paid tributes to singing legend Lata Mageshkar, saying she has ruled the world of music for decades and the magic of her voice will live forever.

Feb 06, 2022, 11:57 am IST

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu also tweeted his condolences, saying that he is "extremely saddened" by Mangeshkar's death. "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," he added.

Feb 06, 2022, 11:57 am IST

From the film industry, actors Shabana Azmi, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and filmmaker Hansal Mehta paid tributes to the singer.

Feb 06, 2022, 11:58 am IST

Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle said "one of the greatest Indian has left us" today. "Thank you for the songs, the memories, the pride we felt because of you. #LataMangeshkar," he tweeted.

Feb 06, 2022, 11:58 am IST

Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar Shaw also tweeted her condolences. "She has silenced our lives with her passing Om Shanthi," she tweeted.

Feb 06, 2022, 12:23 pm IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's virtual meeting, & all BJP programs including the release of poll manifesto, & Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's meeting, stands cancelled. Small scale constituency-level programs will be held, after honouring Lata Mangeshkar: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Feb 06, 2022, 12:23 pm IST

In honour of Lata Mangeshkar, our players in the match between India & West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today, will wear a black band. The National Flag to fly at half-mast: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla

Feb 06, 2022, 12:23 pm IST

Lucknow | Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Adityanath, Dy CM KP Maurya & UP BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh observe 2-minute silence to pay tribute to Lata Mangeshkar The release of BJP manifesto for Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls postponed due to demise of Lata Mangeshkar

Feb 06, 2022, 12:24 pm IST

I express deep grief on the demise of 'Swarkokila' Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Ji. Her songs connected people all over the world with India, breaking the barriers of language. Her demise is an irreparable loss for the whole nation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Feb 06, 2022, 1:03 pm IST

Lata Mangeshkar Ji's voice will remain till the end of eternity. She was India's pride & has been awarded from Bharat Ratna to Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Movies used to be a hit due to her songs. She's immortal: Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Feb 06, 2022, 1:04 pm IST

We were fortunate to have met Lata Mangeshkar Ji. Her voice was synonymous to the sound of a temple bell. I pay my tributes to 'Didi': Indian classical singer Pandit Sajan Mishra

Feb 06, 2022, 1:05 pm IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray reaches Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, where singing legend Lata Mangeshkar was being treated

Feb 06, 2022, 1:05 pm IST

Maharashtra Min Aaditya Thackeray reviews preparations for the last rites ceremony of singer Lata Mangeshkar at Shivaji Park to be held with full State honours today evening Govt of India has announced 2-day national mourning as a mark of respect.

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