Lata Mangeshkar Death Highlights: Legendary singer and India's nightingale Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday at the age of 92 years, informed Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. "The country's pride and music world's Shirmor Swar Kokila Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar ji's demise is very sad. My heartfelt tribute to the holy soul. Her passing is an irreparable loss to the country. She was always an inspiration to all the music seekers," Gadkari tweeted after he visited Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
Her contribution to Indian music is incomparable," he said in another tweet.
Nation's nightingale had been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital on January 8 after she was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia.
Lata Mangeshkar Death Highlights:
16:06 pm | Maharashtra Government has declared a public holiday for tomorrow (February 7) to mourn the demise of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar: CMO
16:05 pm | West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced to play songs of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar at every public spot, govt installation and traffic signals for the next 15 days.
15:35 pm | Actor Dharmendra Deol pays his last respects to Lata Mangeshkar.
15:30 pm | Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari condoles Lata Mangeshkar's demise.
14:50 pm | Veteran musicians Pandit Sajan Mishra and Puranchand Wadali condole Lata Mangeshkar's death.
14:37 pm | Amitabh Bachchan , Shraddha Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Javed Akhtar arrives to pay last respects to singer Lata Mangeshkar at her 'Prabhukunj' residence in Mumbai.
14:27 pm | Our Lata Didi is no longer with us. I pay my heartfelt tribute & pray to God for her soul to rest in peace & her family to get strength to deal with the loss. Lata Ji was a symbol of affection & humanity. Country is in mourning: BJP national president JP Nadda in Uttarakhand.
14:25 pm | Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Mumbai to pay last respects to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, today.
14:15 pm | Javed Akhtar, Anupam Kher, Madhur Bhandarkar Visit Late Lata Mangeshkar House
14:12 pm | It's a sad day for us. Somebody like Lata Ji isn't just an icon, she's a part of India's music &poetry; this void will remain forever. I used to wake up to a picture of Lata Didi's face & get inspired; was lucky to record a few songs &sing along with her: Music composer AR Rahman.
14:00 pm | Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi expresses grief at the demise of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar An era has ended today. Lata Ji will always be an inspiration for generations, she says.
13:50 pm | Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar's contribution to India cannot be forgotten. Her passing away is an irreparable loss and I pay my heartfelt tribute to her: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
13:30 pm | Arrangements are underway at Mumbai's Shivaji Park for the state funeral of singer Lata Mangeshkar today evening.
13:20 pm | Sachin Tendulkar arrives to pay last respects to Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital.
13:10 pm | Mortal remains of Lata Mangeshkar brought to 'Prabhukunj', her Peddar Road residence The last rites of the legendary singer will be performed at Shivaji Park today evening.
12:57 pm | Maharashtra Min Aaditya Thackeray reviews preparations for the last rites ceremony of singer Lata Mangeshkar at Shivaji Park to be held with full State honours today evening
12:50 pm | Lata Mangeshkar Ji dedicated her life to music. Her voice was god gifted just like a child's smile or sunrise that doesn't have any religion. I had a close connection with her, she supported me in my difficult times. The void left by her is impossible to fill: Home Min Amit Shah
12:45 pm | So sad to hear that Lataji is no more, going to miss her so much.End of an Era! Lataji, Nightingale of India, whose voice made generations sing,dance & cry will forever feed our emotion. Heartfelt condolences to Ashaji,family & friends.Nation will miss her. Om Shanti : Sunny Deol
12:36 pm | We were fortunate to have met Lata Mangeshkar Ji. Her voice was synonymous to the sound of a temple bell. I pay my tributes to 'Didi': Indian classical singer Pandit Sajan Mishra
12:32 pm | Lata Mangeshkar Ji's voice will remain till the end of eternity. She was India's pride & has been awarded from Bharat Ratna to Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Movies used to be a hit due to her songs. She's immortal: Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
12:30 pm | RIP Lata Mangeshkar: Priyanka Chopra says ‘music will never stop’, Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma call her 'immortal'.
12:27 pm | She used to tie rakhi to Dileep Sahab: Actor Saira Banu remembers the late singer.
12:26 pm | Ind vs WI, 1st ODI: Rohit-led side to sport black armbands to condole demise of Lata Mangeshkar
12:23 pm | Prime Minister Narendra Modi's virtual meeting, & all BJP programs including the release of poll manifesto, & Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's meeting, stands cancelled. Small scale constituency-level programs will be held, after honouring Lata Mangeshkar : Goa CM Pramod Sawant.
12:20 pm | Feeling numb. Devastated. Yesterday was Saraswati Puja & today Ma took her blessed one with her. Somehow it feels that even the birds, trees & wind are silent today. Swar Kokila Bharat Ratna ji Lata Mangeshkar your divine voice will echo till eternity. Rest in peace. Om Shanti : Shreya Ghoshal.
12:18 pm | Former President of India Pratibha Patel says Lata Mangeshkar took music to new heights.
12:15 pm | The Nightingale of Indian Cinema, Lata Mangeshkar, passed away at the age of 92 . Social media has flooded with heartfelt condolences for the icon.
12:10 pm | Lata Mangeshkar's last rites today in Mumbai
12:05 pm | Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Adityanath, Dy CM KP Maurya & UP BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh observe 2-minute silence to pay tribute to Lata Mangeshkar The release of BJP manifesto for Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls postponed due to demise of Lata Mangeshkar
12:01 pm | Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar has passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday. Mangeshkar was admitted at Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 in early January. As the nation bids farewell to iconic Lata Mangeshkar, let us remember some of her unforgettable songs.
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11:58 am | In honour of Lata Mangeshkar, our players in the match between India & West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today, will wear a black band. The National Flag to fly at half-mast: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla.
11:55 am | The 'Nightingale of India', legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar has passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday. Today, as the nation bids farewell to Lata Mangeshkar, here are some lesser-known facts about the legendary playback singer.
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11:53 am | I express deep grief on the demise of 'Swarkokila' Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Ji. Her songs connected people all over the world with India, breaking the barriers of language. Her demise is an irreparable loss for the whole nation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla .
11:50 am | ‘God speaks through beautiful voices’ Sad sad day for India as our nightingale leaves her mortal body. Lataji’s voice has immortalised her for ever. She will live in our hearts through her music. My deepest condolences to her family, friends and fans. RIP Lataji : Anushka Sharma
11:45 am | Apart from her towering talent and a peerless command over her craft, Lata Mangeshkar ji was also known for her kindness and humility.
11:35 am | Some personalities take birth only once in a thousand years. Lata Ji was one such personality. No person in our country is left untouched by her music. Every person has been mesmerised by her voice: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad.
11:28 am | "An icon forever. I will always savour the legacy of her songs. How fortunate were we to have grown up listening to Lataji’s songs. Om Shanti. My deepest condolences to the Mangeshkar family" : Ajay Devgn
11:25 am | "Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hain, Gar Yaad Rahe…and how can one forget such a voice! Deeply saddened by the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar ji, my sincere condolences and prayers. Om Shanti" : Akshay Kumar
11:24 am | Losing her just a day after Basant Panchami is heartbreaking, says actor Bhagyashree .
11:21 am | Lata Mangeshkar is such a big artist & personality. I've worked in 200 films & I'm lucky to have performed on the hit songs she sang. No one can sing like her, she was very special. Her passing away is very saddening: BJP MP Hema Malini.
11:17 am | "Received the sad news of Lata Mangeshkar ji’s demise. She remained the most beloved voice of India for many decades. Her golden voice is immortal and will continue to echo in the hearts of her fans. My condolences to her family, friends and fans." :
Rahul Gandhi says
11:15 am | Actor Waheeda Rehman shares fond memories of Lata Mangeshkar; says she loved chocolates.
11:12 am | Referred to as India's Nightingale and Lata 'Didi, Mangeshkar started her singing career in the early 1940s at the age of 13.
11:10 am | Mortal remains of Lata Mangeshkar to be taken to her residence around 1230 hours. The last rites with full State honours will be conducted at Shivaji Park at 6.30pm today.
11:02 am | Lata Mangeshkar's melodious songs touched millions of people: Virat Kohli, Virender Sehwag condole demise of legendary singer.
11:01 am | "I am deeply saddened by the passing of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. Her death caused irreparable damage to the music world": West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's condolence message on the death of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.
11:00 am | Late singer Lata Mangeshkar's mortal remains will be taken to her residence at around 12 PM.
10:58 am | "Deeply saddened to hear the news of passing away of legendary singer, the nightingale of India and Bharat Ratna Awardee Lata Mangeshkar Ji. She dedicated her life enriching the Indian music. Heartfelt condolences to her family and fans" : Charanjit S Channi says.
10:57 am | Two days of state mourning will be observed today and tomorrow during which the National Flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India as a mark of respect to Lata Mangeshkar. State honours to be accorded to her: Government of India.
10:55 am | Lata Mangeshkar died due to multiple organ failure: Doctor
10:54 am | Several members of the Indian sports fraternity have paid homage to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday.
10:52 am | It's a loss which cannot be filled, she had a beautiful persona: Mukesh Khanna remembers Lata Mangeshkar. Singer Usha Uthup says Lata ji's music will continue to inspire generations.
10:50 am | Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray expresses grief at the demise of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, says it has left him "heartbroken" A State funeral will be accorded to Lata Mangeshkar, says the Chief Minister's Office.
10:45 am | National nightingale Lata Mangeshkar leaves behind rich musical legacy.
10:42 am | A state funeral will be accorded to the Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar.
10:38 am | Home Minister Amit Shah offers condolences after the passing away of singing legend Lata Mangeshkar "It is not possible to put into words her contribution to the music world. Her death is a personal loss for me," he tweets.
10:35 am | Two-day national mourning to be observed in memory of Lata Mangeshkar. The National flag to fly at half-mast for two days, as a mark of respect: Govt sources.
10:30 am | BJP national president, Jagat Prakash Nadda, condoles the demise of singing legend Lata Mangeshkar "The demise of 'Swarkokila' Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Ji, who resides in the heart of every music lover, is heartbreaking," he said.
10:25 am | President Ram Nath Kovind condoles the passing away of singing legend Lata Mangeshkar "A Bharat Ratna, Lata-Ji’s accomplishments will remain incomparable," the President says.
10:22 am | It is with profound grief that we announce the sad demise of Lata Lata Mangeshkar at 8:12am. She has died because of multi-organ failure after more than 28 days of hospitalisation post Covid-19: Dr Pratit Samdani, who was treating her at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.
10:15 am | Prime Minister Narendra Modi "anguished" at the demise of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar "She leaves a void in our nation that cannot be filled," he says.
10:05 am | The demise of Lata Mangeshkar is a huge loss for the nation. Her music will be remembered for many generations. I pray that her soul rests in peace: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
10:00 am | Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar passes away, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
