Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar on Monday, September 28, on the occasion of her birth anniversary. PM Modi remembered her immense contribution to Indian music and recalled the impact of her voice across the world.
PM Narendra Modi remembers Lata Mangeshkar
Taking to X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects to Lata Mangeshkar and remembered her contribution to the country. He highlighted the singer’s role in taking India’s musical legacy to audiences across the globe.“On this, her birth anniversary, I pay my humble respects to the revered Lata Didi, who illuminated the name of our nation across the world with her divine singing talent. She not only adorned and enriched Bharatvarsha with her melodious notes but also steadfastly encouraged every endeavour linked to the prosperity of the country.”Prime Minister Narendra Modi added, “Her unparalleled contribution to the world of Indian music will remain memorable for ages to come.”
Poonam Dhillon recalls Lata Mangeshkar
Actress Poonam Dhillon also remembered Lata Mangeshkar and her association with Hindi cinema. She spoke about the legendary singer while attending ‘Surila Safar-30: An Evening of Bollywood Melodies’ at Tagore Theatre.Speaking to IANS at the event, Poonam Dhillon looked back at her early years in the film industry. She recalled how Lata Mangeshkar’s voice had been part of several films in her career. Poonam Dhillon said Lata Mangeshkar had sung in almost all the films she had worked on. She also spoke about the importance of the singer’s contribution to Hindi film music.
Poonam Dhillon on Lata’s lasting legacy
Poonam Dhillon said Lata Mangeshkar holds a special place in the hearts of people associated with Hindi cinema. She also expressed happiness that the legendary singer was being remembered at the musical event.“Lata ji is very dear to all of us. Without her, the music of Hindi films would have been incomplete. It is a great thing that she is being honoured and remembered here. And that too in my lovely Tagore Theatre. It is a great joy for me,” Poonam said.Poonam Dhillon further spoke about the number of films in which she had songs sung by Lata Mangeshkar. “I have done hundreds of films. Except for one or two films, she has sung in all of them. All of her songs are one of the best. They are very beautiful songs,” she said.
Lata Mangeshkar’s contribution to Indian music
Lata Mangeshkar remains one of the most influential playback singers in the history of Indian cinema.Lata Mangeshkar was born on September 28, 1929. She would have turned 97 on Monday. The legendary singer passed away in Mumbai in 2022 at the age of 92.
