The birth anniversary of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar is celebrated on September 28 every year by her fans. Her melodious voice and timeless songs have left an everlasting mark on the hearts of millions.
Born in 1929 in Indore, Lata Mangeshkar's journey to become Hindi film industry’s most revered playback singer was marked by the relentless pursuit of excellence. Her father, Deenanath Mangeshkar, was a renowned classical vocalist, who exposed Lata to the world of music at a young age.
Lata Mangeshkar's legacy has inspired generations of singers and musicians. She lent her voice to over 30,000 songs between 1948 and 1987 in various languages, according to the Guinness World Records. She received numerous awards, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.
As we remember the legendary singer on her birth anniversary, let's take a journey through some of her evergreen songs:
1. Lag Jaa Gale (Woh Kaun Thi?, 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.
2. Tere Bina Zindagi Se (Aandhi, 1975): This song, composed by RD Burman and written by renowned lyricist Gulzar, showcases Lata's versatility. Her voice blends perfectly with Kishore Kumar's renditions, making it a masterpiece of playback singing.
https://youtu.be/8-HnmVg0-O8?si=fejqqF6Wy8ezWhNB
3. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo (Live Performance, 1963): Lata's rendition of this patriotic song during the Indo-China war moved the entire nation into tears. Her voice, laden with emotion, expressed the pain and pride of a nation.
https://youtu.be/sdyPozsx_6M?si=7FdKiQU-WLRzZ9An
4. Piya Tose Naina Laage Re (Guide, 1965): This romantic track, composed by SD Burman and written by Shailendra, showcases Lata's command over classical tunes.
https://youtu.be/_lgACMqCpus?si=aFSWWcgy0c5T8k23
5. Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh (Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai, 1960): This song, composed by Shankar-Jaikishan and written by Shailendra, beautifully captures the essence of unrequited love.
https://youtu.be/AU-hut9lGQ4?si=13wv-8rALDkvHxAH
6. Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha (Anpadh, 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.
https://youtu.be/Wv-VlQMD0VY?si=_nO3l6nrakdu89E2
7. Jab Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya (Mughal-E-Azam, 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.
8. Tere Liye (Veer-Zaara, 2004): Lata Mangeshkar teamed up with the talented composer duo Madan Mohan and Sanjeev Kohli to create a classic melody.
https://youtu.be/Q9GdOXtbr44?si=C3snNxVOLOPd_gj4
(Edited by : Sangam Singh)
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