Lata Mangeshkar

November 24, 2025 2:11 PM

Two Worlds, One Rhythm: Vishal Bhardwaj and Ajaneesh Loknath celebrate Lata Mangeshkar’s legacy at IFFI

The Annual Lata Mangeshkar Memorial Talk at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), titled The Rhythms of India: From the Himalayas to the Deccan, offered the audience a rare glimpse into the creative minds of two celebrated composers, Vishal Bhardwaj and B. Ajaneesh Loknath. Moderated by music critic Sudhir Srinivas, Sunday’s session explored memory, melody, and the enduring legacy of the Nightingale of India. The evening began with filmmaker Ravi Kottarakkara felicitating the speak...

September 28, 2025 12:19 PM

PM Modi pays tributes to Bhagat Singh, Lata Mangeshkar on their birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to Indian revolutionary Bhagat Singh and Bharat Ratna playback singer Lata Mangeshkar on their birth anniversary. Addressing the 126th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said, "This day is also associated with some specialities. Today is the birth anniversary of two great personalities of Bharat. I am talking about Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Lata Didi." Paying his tributes, PM Modi called Bhagat Singh a "source of ...

September 28, 2024 2:47 PM

PM Modi pays heartfelt tribute to ‘Lata Didi’ on her birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a moving tribute to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on the occasion of her 95th birth anniversary, honoring her memory and legacy. In a message posted on X, PM Modi said, "Remembering Lata Didi on her birth anniversary. She will always live on in the hearts and minds of people due to her soulful songs. Lata Didi and I had a special bond. I have been fortunate to receive her affection and blessings." Lata Mangeshkar, famously known as the "Nightingale of Ind...