Lata Mangeshkar's demise an 'end of an era': Anand Mahindra slams Covid, Uday Kotak had lump in his throat on hearing about singer’s death

The demise of India's Nightingale, Lata Mangeshkar, has left the entire nation voiceless.

As the country mourned her death on Sunday, a number of tributes poured in for the Melody Queen. Corporate India honoured the legacy of the late 92-year-old playback singer in their special way.

Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group, said he was speechless. He used just one sentence to describe the emotion of the entire nation, "What can you say when you no longer have your voice…?"



In another tweet, the billionaire said he hated Covid as it did its worst while leaving. "Covid, you did your worst while leaving. Stole our voice. I hate you," his caption read. Mangeshkar was admitted to the hospital after she contracted Covid-19 earlier last month.


Snapdeal founder Kunal Bahl said the future generations will not be fortunate enough to listen to Mangeshkar's songs live. "No artist has been or will be an integral part of so many generations of India," he added.


Uday Kotak, CEO, Kotak Mahindra Bank, called Mangeshkar India’s favourite voice. Alongside a vintage picture of the singer, he wrote, "Nostalgia with moist eyes and lump in the throat."


Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said that Lata Didi represented India by lending her incomparable voice to songs in 36 languages.

"The voice, the charm, the melodies will live on for generations to come. There can be no greater tribute to our unity than Lata Didi... She will be missed by billions."


Anil Agarwal, Executive Chairman at Vedanta Resources, took a trip down the memory lane. He remembered the time he travelled to Banaras from Patna in a train to watch the first day-last show of the movies that featured Mangeshkar's songs.

"She will always remain immortal in hearts, inspiring generations to come. Millions of fans, condolences to the family," he added.


Biocon Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw spent the day listening to Mangeshkar's song 'Tu Jahan Jahan Chalega' from the 1966 film 'Mera Saaya'. She said, "Mangeshkar will eternally cast her large shadow over us and remind us of her eternal legend."


Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, remembered Mangeshkar as magical, timeless and excellent. She also said she had goosebumps listening to Mangeshkar singing 'Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo' for the first sang in 1963



In a series of tweets, RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka said that the timeless and eternal Mangeshkar was family to him. He said he was feeling numb that a member of his family is no more. He said he was haunted by the endless memories of her laughter and long chats they had at his residence in Mumbai.

"If there is a God, hers is the voice. And it will always be singing in our hearts. An era ends!," he added.



In another tweet, he wrote, "Feels like the voice of our Country is silenced!"


In a statement to news agency PTI, leading NRI businessman GP Hinduja said that the death of the singing legend was not only a big loss to Bollywood but to the entire musical world.

The Hinduja Group of Industries Co-Chairman, who attended the Royal Albert Hall concert of Mangeshkar in 1974, said, "she made India popular globally."

"The Hinduja brothers and the entire family always admired Lata ji," he said.

Mangeshkar, known as the Nightingale of India, holds the distinction of being the first Indian artist ever to perform live at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall in 1974.

"Lata Mangeshkar, recipient of India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, has been the nightingale and pride of India. We knew her well from RK (Raj Kapoor) days. It is a big loss not only to Bollywood but the entire musical world," Hinduja said.

NRI entrepreneur Kartar Lalvani described Mangeshkar as a unique singer who united Indians through her melodious songs.

"She was one of the greatest and most influential singers in India. Her melodious songs touched not only Indians but transcended beyond the borders," said Lalvani, Founder-Chairman of Vitabiotics, Britain No.1 manufacturer of Vitamins.

(With inputs from PTI)

The Life And Times Of Lata Mangeshkar: A Look Back At The Singing Legend’s Illustrious Career

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India's Nightingale, singing legend Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday morning. In a career spanning over seven decades, Mangeshkar delivered memorable hits that have left a mark on the Indian music industry. She has not only paved the path for upcoming musicians but is also a source of inspiration for many of them.

Her soulful voice goes well with multiple generation of actresses - from Madhubala to Madhuri to Alia Bhatt. As the pride of our nation leaves for her heavenly abode, let us take a look at the life and times of Lata Mangeshkar.

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India's Nightingale, singing legend Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday morning. In a career spanning over seven decades, Mangeshkar delivered memorable hits that have left a mark on the Indian mus..

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Lata Mangeshkar was born in 1929 in Indore. She was the eldest daughter of Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, a Marathi musician and a theater actor. A lesser-known fact about the singing legend is that Mangeshkar’s family’s last name used to be Hardikar but her father changed it to Mangeshkar in order to identify with his family’s native town, Mangeshi, in Goa.

She received her first musical lesson from her father who happened to be a classical singer. From a very young age, Lata Ji had a strong sense of right and wrong. The singing legend, as a child, had a habit of bringing her sister, Asha to school with her.

One day, the school authorities did not allow Asha to enter. That was when Lata Ji decided to walk out of school on the very first day. Such was her resolve.

Lata Mangeshkar was born in 1929 in Indore. She was the eldest daughter of Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, a Marathi musician and a theater actor. A lesser-known fact about the singing legend is that Ma..

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At the age of five, Lata started working as an actress in her father’s musical plays. After he died of heart disease when she was 13, Master Vinayak of Navyug Chitrapat movie company took care of the kids. He helped kickstart Lata’s career as a singer and an actress.

She moved to Mumbai in 1945 and started taking music lessons from Ustad Aman Ali Khan. Lata sang "Paa Lagoon Kar Jori" for Vasant Joglekar's Hindi-language movie ‘Aap Ki Seva Mein’ (1946).

The new chapter in Lata's life was full of exciting opportunities and new endeavours, however it was full of challenges too.

At the age of five, Lata started working as an actress in her father’s musical plays. After he died of heart disease when she was 13, Master Vinayak of Navyug Chitrapat movie company took care of the..

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The singing legend came from a humble background and had to face a lot of struggle in her initial years.. Losing her father at the age of 13 left a deep scar on Lata’s mind, and being the eldest among her siblings, she had to bear financial responsibility early on in life.

Her mentor, Vinayak, lost his life in 1948, which came as a big blow to Lata. She was then mentored by music director Ghulam Haider but struggled to find acceptance in the industry, and was often criticized by producers for her Maharashtrian accent. As Urdu had a huge influence on the music industry, Lata was forced to take Urdu lessons as well.

Lata’s first breakthrough film hit came with the song "Dil Mera Toda, Mujhe Kahin Ka Na Chhora" in the movie Majboor (1948) and the rest, as they say, is history.

The singing legend came from a humble background and had to face a lot of struggle in her initial years.. Losing her father at the age of 13 left a deep scar on Lata’s mind, and being the eldest amon..

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One of Lata Mangeshkar’s first major hits was the song ‘Aayega Aanewaala,’ from the movie ‘Mahal’ (1949). Lata's song "Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya" from ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ (1960), Hawaii theme song ‘Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh’ from ‘Dil Apna Preet Parai’ (1960) won her critical acclaim.

These songs have truly left a mark on the Indian consciousness and have transcended the boundaries in time to become evergreen classics.

On 27 January 1963, against the backdrop of the Sino-Indian War, Lata sang the patriotic song "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo" which had reduced then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to tears.

One of Lata Mangeshkar’s first major hits was the song ‘Aayega Aanewaala,’ from the movie ‘Mahal’ (1949). Lata's song "Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya" from ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ (1960), Hawaii theme song ‘Ajeeb Da..

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Lata Mangeshkar delivered hits after hits in an illustrious career spanning over seven decades. She won several awards and honours, including the country’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna.

The legend has also been feted with the Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Dadasaheb Phalke Award and three National Film Awards. She has also won the Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer awards on four occasions.

It may seem that Lata Ji's voice has fallen silent, but her melodious vocals will continue to live on with us long after she is gone.

Rest in peace, Lata Ji. There will never be another like you.

Lata Mangeshkar delivered hits after hits in an illustrious career spanning over seven decades. She won several awards and honours, including the country’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna.T..

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