Lata Mangeshkar
Musician · India · 1929–2022
Lata Mangeshkar was an iconic Indian playback singer whose career spanned over eight decades.
She was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001, the highest civilian award in India.
Mangeshkar's first Hindi song was recorded in 1943 for the film Gajaabhaau.
Biography
Early Life
Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar was born on September 28, 1929, in Indore, India, into a musically inclined family. Her father, Deenanath Mangeshkar, was a classical singer and theatre actor, while her mother, Shevanti, was a Gujarati woman who contributed to Lata's early exposure to music. Lata was initially named "Hema" but was later renamed after a character in one of her father's plays. Growing up, she learned various folk songs from her maternal grandmother, which laid the foundation for her illustrious career.
Career
Mangeshkar's career began at the tender age of 13 after the death of her father in 1942. With the support of family friend Master Vinayak, she made her singing debut in the Marathi film industry. Her first Hindi song came in 1943, and she quickly rose to prominence in Bollywood. Over the decades, she became a household name, known for her melodious voice and versatility across genres, including Indian classical music, film music, and bhajans. Mangeshkar also ventured into music direction and produced several films, showcasing her multifaceted talent.
Legacy
Lata Mangeshkar is celebrated as one of the greatest singers in the Indian subcontinent, earning numerous accolades throughout her career, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. Her contributions to music have earned her titles such as the "Queen of Melody" and "Voice of the Millennium." Mangeshkar's influence extends beyond her recordings; she is remembered for her commitment to promoting new talent and her philanthropic efforts. Her passing on February 6, 2022, marked the end of an era, but her legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians and music lovers alike.
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Discography
Adaa2012
- 1.Dono Ke Dil Hai
- 2.Jab Kisi Se Koi Gila Rakhna
- 3.Main Naseeb Hoon
- 4.Main Kaise Kahoon Janeman
- 5.Kahe Ab Ki Ae Bahar
- 6.Ya To Mit Jaiye
- 7.Are Too Pawan Basanti
- 8.Hum Dosti Ehsan Wafaa
- 9.Tum Saaz Chhedo
- 10.Kisi Nun Koi Pyar Na Kare (Punjabi)
Timeless2010
- 1.Inhi Logon Ne3:43
- 2.Allah Tero Naam, Ishwar Tero Naam3:34
- 3.Aayega Aanewala6:49
- 4.Sare Shaher Mein4:44
- 5.Satyam Shivam Sundaram6:09
- 6.Aye-Dil-E-Nadan5:37
- 7.Aa Jane Jaan6:27
- 8.Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya3:31
- 9.Yeh Dil Diwana Hai4:36
- 10.Kuchh Na Kaho6:20
- 11.Kunchh Dil Ne Kaha4:02
- 12.Nainon Mein Badra Chhaye5:12
- 13.Yara Seeli Seeli5:01
- 14.Chandni Raaten Pyar Ki Baaten3:25
- 15.Kaise Rahun Chup4:12
- 16.Soja Rajkumari3:07
Maestros - Masters of Melody Disc 12007
- 1.Tum Na Jane Kis Jahan Mein Kho Gaye3:05
- 2.Katate Hai Dukh Mein Yeh Din3:15
- 3.Na Bole Na Bole Re3:12
- 4.Rasik Balma Se Dil Kyon Lagaya4:15
- 5.Aaja Re Pardesi4:28
- 6.O Sajana Barkha Bahar Aayi3:04
- 7.Ehsan Hoga Tera Mujh Par3:29
- 8.Ruk Ja Raat4:08
- 9.Jeevan Dor Tumhi Sang Bandhi3:13
- 10.Ye Samaan Samaan Hai Pyar Ka3:24
- 11.Rahen Na Rahen4:24
- 12.Nainon Mein Badra Chhaye3:33
- 13.Kya Janu Sajan Hoti Hai Kya5:28
- 14.Aa Jaane Jaan6:23
- 15.Raaton Ke Saaye5:49
- 16.Zara Se Aahat Hoti Hai3:49
- 17.Lag Ja Gale Se Phir4:18
- 18.Aap Yun Faaslon Se4:12
Soft Instrumentals2001
- 1.Woh Kaun Thi / Lag Ja Gale4:14
- 2.Aandhi / Tere Bina Zindagi4:35
- 3.Shor / Ek Pyar Ka Nagma5:01
- 4.Guide / Aaj Phir Jeene Ki3:03
- 5.Asli Naqli / Tera Mera Pyar Amar3:33
- 6.Prem Pujari / Rangeela Re4:17
- 7.Mehboob Ki Mehndi / Jane Kyon Log4:12
- 8.Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Ye3:53
- 9.Anari / Tera Jana3:56
- 10.Aarzoo / Bedardi Balma4:34
- 11.Taj Mahal / Jo Wada Kiya3:51
- 12.Mamta / Rahen Na Rahen Hum4:02
The Finest Moments1999
- 1.Kuch Kehta Hai Ye Savan
- 2.Yunhi Tum Mujh Se Baat Karti Ho
- 3.Main Tujhse Milne Aayi
- 4.Tere Mere Yaraney
- 5.Tera Shishe Ka Samaan
- 6.Patta Patta Buta Buta
- 7.Mujhse Bhala Ye Kajal
- 8.Tumse Dur Rehke
- 9.Mujhe Chuu Rahi Hain
- 10.Oh Meri Chorni
- 11.Janam Janam Ka Saath Hai
- 12.Bol Mere Sathiya
- 13.Nagma Hamara
Mata1997
- 1.Aaj Jagraata Hai8:16
- 2.Lal Chudiyan Chadaoon5:51
- 3.Choti Choti Kanyaen6:12
- 4.Khulle-I-Gaffe4:48
- 5.Aaye Navratre6:31
- 6.Na Chithi Aayee7:23
- 7.Paudi Paudi Chadta Ja7:56
- 8.Jago He Gauri Ke Lal7:22
- 9.Jyotani Maye6:48
- 10.Aisa Vardaan de Dena Mata6:10
- 11.Jai Laxmi Mata5:16
Ram Ratan Dhan Payo1988
- 1.Jai Ram Rama - Ramanam Shamanam (Stotra from Ramcharitmanas)4:28
- 2.Payoji Maine Ram - Ratan Dhan Payo4:09
- 3.Thumak Chalat Ramchandra4:15
- 4.Shree Ramchandra Kripalu Bhaj Man5:13
- 5.Ramcharitmanas8:39
- 6.Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye4:15
- 7.Jai Jagdish Hare (Aarti)4:28
Love Songs1988
- 1.Dheere Dheere Chal Chand4:21
- 2.Tujhe Jeevan Ki Dor Se3:20
- 3.Sau Saal Pahle3:30
- 4.Jo Waada Kiya (Happy)3:16
- 5.Do Sitaron Ka Zameen Par3:22
- 6.Ek Ghar Banaooga3:28
- 7.O Sanam Tere Ho Gaye Hum3:22
- 8.Dil Pukare5:20
- 9.Rut Hai Milan Ki3:26
- 10.Kabhi Kabhi Aisa Bhi3:13
- 11.Saathiya Nahin Jana4:29
- 12.Rangat Teri Surat Si5:01
- 13.Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara5:39
- 14.Haye Re Haye4:29
- 15.Ek Daal Par Tota Bole5:18
- 16.Chhed Mere Hamrahi5:00
- 17.Meri Duniya Mein4:48
अभंग तुकयाचे1973
- 1.जय जय राम क्रिष्ण हरी
- 2.सुंदर ते ध्यान उभे विटेवरी
- 3.व्रुक्ष वल्ली आम्हा सोयरी वनचरे
- 4.अगा करुणाकरा
- 5.कमोदिनी काय जाणे तो परिमळ
- 6.हाचि नेम आता न फ़िरे माघारी
- 7.खेळ मांडियेला वाळवंटि घाई
- 8.भेटी लागी जीवा लागलीसे आस
- 9.जेथे जातो तेथे तू माझा सांगाती
- 10.कन्या सासुरयाशी जाय
- 11.आनंदाचे डोही आनंद तरंग
- 12.हेचि दान देगा देवा
Lata Mangeshkar Recites Bhagwad Geeta Chapters 9 & 121970
- 1.Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta Chapter 916:39
- 2.Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta Chapter 1222:33
Meera Bhajans1968
- 1.Sanvaro Nandnandan
- 2.Kinun Sang Khelun Holi
- 3.Mhara Re Gidhar Gopal
- 4.Thane Kanee Kanee Suvana
- 5.Maee Mhano Supnama Parnare Dinath
- 6.Oji Hari Kit Gaye
- 7.Ramaiya Bin Nind Na Aave
- 8.Sanvara Mari Preet Nibhajonji
Songs of Rabindranath1944
- 1.Amar Raat Pohalo2:58
- 2.Klanti Amar Khama Karo2:31
- 3.Phire Jao Keno Phire Phire Jao3:14
- 4.Din Jodi Holo Abasan2:21
- 5.Jakhan Tumi Bandhchhile Taar3:18
- 6.Amar Bela Je Jay Sanjh2:14
- 7.Aar Rekho Na Andhare3:22
- 8.Aasa Jaoyar Pather Dhare3:12
- 9.Madhugandhe Bhora Mridu Snigdhachhaya3:32
- 10.Keno Pantha E Chanchalata2:55
- 11.Amar Aar Habe Na Deri3:15
- 12.Dhwanilo Ahwban Madhur Gombhir3:03
Magic in Movies Rajesh Khanna2013
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Bhajan Masterpieces - II2011
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The Legend (disc 1)2006
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The Legend (disc 2)2006
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'Chala Vahi Des' & Meera Bhajans2002
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In Concert SHRADDHANJALI Vol-1
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In Concert SHRADDHANJALI Vol-2
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Legends - Lata Mangeshkar & Kishore Kumar
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Legends - Lata Mangeshkar & Mohammed Rafi
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Legends - Lata Mangeshkar & Mukesh
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Legends, Volume 3
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Sajda
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Golden Collection Of Lata Rafi - Volume II
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Achievements
- Award
- Bharat Ratna
- Award
- Padma Vibhushan
- Award
- Padma Bhushan
- Award
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Award
- Maharashtra Bhushan Award
- Award
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- Award
- National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer
- Award
- Fellow of the Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Award
- IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
- Award
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Anandghan, Lata Mangeskar, Lata Mangeskhar, Lata Mangheskar, Lata Mungeshkar, Latha Mangeshkar
Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar was an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer. She is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. Her contribution to the Indian music industry in a career spanning eight decades gained her honorific titles such as the "Queen of Melody" and "Voice of the Millennium".
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