Lata Mangeshkar breathed her last today, February 6, 2022, at the age of 92 years. Her passing has left a deep void in the hearts of her friends, family, fans and the film industry. She received several awards and honours in her life including the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, France’s Officer of the Legion of Honour, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, multiple National Awards and Filmfare Awards and more.
In a career spanning seven decades, Lata ji or ‘Didi’ as she was fondly called has touched several lives. Here’s a look at the Nightingale of India's exemplary life through pictures which are truly priceless.
Lata mangeshkar with her sisters Asha Bhosle, Meena Khadikar and Usha Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar with Asha Bhosle
Lata Mangeshkar with Vyjyanthimala and MS Subbulakshmi
Lata Mangeshkar with Asha Bhosle playing Fugadi
Lata Mangeshkar with Asha Bhosle
Lata Mangeshkar with Geeta Dutt and Meena Kumari
Lata Mangeshkar with Dev Anand, Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar
Lata Mangeshkar at Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia's wedding
Lata Mangeshkar with SD Burman and RD Burman
Lata Mangeshkar with Rakhi brother Dilip Kumar
Lata Mangeshkar with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Lata Mangeshkar will truly be missed. RIP!