A tribute to Lata Mangeshkar at NYC Times Square
The world joined India in mourning the demise of late playback singer.
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The Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar, left for heavenly abode in the wee hours of February 6, and the people of the country bid farewell to Didi with tears in their eyes.
But the mourning wasn't limited to India. The people from around the world were grieving the demise of the Queen of Melody.
A tribute to the late 92-year-old playback singer recently made it to the Times Square billboards in New York.
Famous chef Vikas Khanna shared a 54-second-long video, showing Mangeshkar smiling back at the people of NY from the digital hoarding as her song, 'Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum', from 1981 film 'Silsila', played in the background.
In his post, he said that the legendary singer enriched his life and he was grateful to be born in her era. "She will always be our voice and help us heal, was with us when we were praying, celebrating birthdays or festivals or in love or in pain. Her immortal legacy lives forever," he wrote.
The tribute read, "Binder (Indian Cultural Center) celebrates the immortal legacy of Lata Mangeshkar."
In 2021, the Michelin chef - who has returned to his favourite US city - launched Binder, an organisation that promotes the heritage and culture of India around the world. He also received the 2020 Asia Game Changer Award for organising a massive food distribution drive during the Covid pandemic.
Khanna joined hands with Delhi-based entrepreneur Rajesh Bhardwaj, and set up an Indian restaurant, Junoon, in New York.
Earlier on Monday, Emmy Award-winning actress Hannah Waddingham, best known for her performance in US sports comedy 'Ted Lasso', also paid a tribute to the 'Bollywood songbird'.
Mangeshkar began her international journey in 1974, and became the first-ever Indian artist to perform live at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall. The legendary singer chose the UK venue for her debut on the international stage where she performed her biggest Bollywood hits over the decades, including 'Aaja Re Pardesi' from 'Madhumati', 'Inhin Logon Ne' from 'Pakeezah' and 'Aayega Aanewala' from 'Mahal', to a packed audience.
The sell-out concert was introduced by actor Dilip Kumar, whom she referred to as her brother 'Yusuf Bhai'.
The concert, which remains one of the late singer's rare performances with a live orchestra, was organised in aid of the Nehru Memorial Fund, set up to bestow fellowships in memory of India's first Prime Minister.
The recording from the live show, set in two volumes of long-playing records (LPs), went on to sell more than 133,000 copies.
(With inputs from PTI)
But the mourning wasn't limited to India. The people from around the world were grieving the demise of the Queen of Melody.
A tribute to the late 92-year-old playback singer recently made it to the Times Square billboards in New York.
Famous chef Vikas Khanna shared a 54-second-long video, showing Mangeshkar smiling back at the people of NY from the digital hoarding as her song, 'Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum', from 1981 film 'Silsila', played in the background.
In his post, he said that the legendary singer enriched his life and he was grateful to be born in her era. "She will always be our voice and help us heal, was with us when we were praying, celebrating birthdays or festivals or in love or in pain. Her immortal legacy lives forever," he wrote.
The tribute read, "Binder (Indian Cultural Center) celebrates the immortal legacy of Lata Mangeshkar."
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In 2021, the Michelin chef - who has returned to his favourite US city - launched Binder, an organisation that promotes the heritage and culture of India around the world. He also received the 2020 Asia Game Changer Award for organising a massive food distribution drive during the Covid pandemic.
Khanna joined hands with Delhi-based entrepreneur Rajesh Bhardwaj, and set up an Indian restaurant, Junoon, in New York.
Earlier on Monday, Emmy Award-winning actress Hannah Waddingham, best known for her performance in US sports comedy 'Ted Lasso', also paid a tribute to the 'Bollywood songbird'.
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Rest in peace #LataMangeshkar The original,magical,beautiful Bollywood songbird. ����❤️
— Hannah Waddingham. (@hanwaddingham) 1644185665000Mangeshkar began her international journey in 1974, and became the first-ever Indian artist to perform live at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall. The legendary singer chose the UK venue for her debut on the international stage where she performed her biggest Bollywood hits over the decades, including 'Aaja Re Pardesi' from 'Madhumati', 'Inhin Logon Ne' from 'Pakeezah' and 'Aayega Aanewala' from 'Mahal', to a packed audience.
The sell-out concert was introduced by actor Dilip Kumar, whom she referred to as her brother 'Yusuf Bhai'.
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The concert, which remains one of the late singer's rare performances with a live orchestra, was organised in aid of the Nehru Memorial Fund, set up to bestow fellowships in memory of India's first Prime Minister.
The recording from the live show, set in two volumes of long-playing records (LPs), went on to sell more than 133,000 copies.
(With inputs from PTI)
On February 6 morning, a mournful silence took over India when the Queen of Melody, Lata Mangeshkar, bid farewell to the world.
The late 92-year-old's last few days were difficult, but she fought with all her strength.
The legendary singer was cremated with full state honours in Mumbai in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray along with his family, actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, and former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
Here are some pictures from Didi's last rites.
Check out Lata Mangeshkar's Special Coverage here, and pay your tributes here.
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