RIP Lata Mangeshkar: Rifle shots fired in air to pay tributes to the singer

Legendary singer Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar's mortal remains were consigned to flames in a public funeral with full state honours, held at Shivaji Park, on Sunday evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and family members, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, State Cabinet Ministers, NCP President Sharad Pawar, and other top dignitaries along with the bereaved Mangeshkar clan were in attendance. The veteran singer, aged 92, was suffering from health issues over the past few weeks and was on ventilator support in the ICU. Her voice will echo in the hearts of citizens for years to come.

Rifle shots fired in air to pay tributes to the singer as funeral pyre is lit

Priests begin last rites of Lata Mangeshkar

The priests have started their rituals after last respects from celebrities and politicians.

Lata Mangeshkar's nephew will perform last rites

Late Lata Mangeshkar nephew Aadinath Mangeshkar to perform the final rites. He is son of her brother Hridaynath.

National tricolour unwrapped and handed over to Lata Mangeshkar's family

Lata Mangeshkar given state honours as Indian army, navy and air force besides Mumbai police give salute

Sachin Tendulkar and Shah Rukh Khan pay tributes to Lata Mangeshkar

WATCH LIVE: PM Narendra Modi offers floral tributes to music legend Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Shivaji Park

PM Narendra Modi pays floral tributes to Lata Mangeshkar

PM Modi reaches Shivaji Park to pay his last respects to Lata Mangeshkar

Sachin Tendulkar and Shah Rukh Khan at Shivaji Park ground for Lata Mangeshkar's funeral

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray arrives at funeral ground

Lata Mangeshkar's songs play at Shivaji Park

Songs sung by late Lata Mangeshkar are being played at Shivaji Park ground. Her cremation is scheduled for 6.30 pm.

Raj Thackeray arrives at Shivaji Park to attend Lata Mangeshkar's funeral

Funeral procession of the singer reaches Shivaji Park

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Karnataka govt announces two days of state mourning as a mark of respect to Lata Mangeshkar

Karnataka govt announces two days of state mourning as a mark of respect to legendary singer #LataMangeshkar

"All public entertainment programs are prohibited and National Flag will be flown at half-mast," CM Basavaraja Bommai said in a statement.

Procession of Lata Mangeshkar’s antim yatra

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Mortal remains of singer being taken from Prabhu Kunj to Shivaji Park in a cortege; PM to attend funeral

Mortal remains of Lata Mangeshkar being taken out of Prabhu Kunj and would now be taken to Shivaji Park in a cortege. Police and armed forces play band.

West Bengal announces half-day holiday on February 7 in honour of singer Lata Mangeshkar

West Bengal Governmentto observe half-day holiday on February 7in honour of singer Lata Mangeshkar: CM Mamata Banerjee

Maharashtra state govt declares public holiday on Feb 7 to mourn demise of Lata Mangeshkar

The Maharashtra state government has declared a public holiday in the state on Monday, February 7, 2022, to mourn the demise of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar.

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari condoles Lata Mangeshkar's demise

A formidable talent, Lata ji lives on through her music, her voice running through our hearts: Twinkle Khanna

India has lost a great daughter: Manmohan Singh on Lata Mangeshkar's demise

"I have learnt with the deepest sorrow about the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar. India has lost a great daughter. She was the "Nightingale of India" and through her songs made an immense contribution to the cultural integration of the country. Her passing away is an immense loss to our nation and the void is going to be impossible to fill," said Manmohan Singh.

'Unparalleled forever', Mohanlal & Mammootty condole death of Lata Mangeshkar

Taking to Twitter, actor Mohanlal said, "Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of the musical phenomenon, Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar. May she live on through her music. Sending condolences to her loved ones. (sic)"

'Song became mute', CMs of Telugu states condole death of Lata Mangeshkar

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday condoled the death of noted playback singer and Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar.

Chandrasekhar Rao said that Lata left a permanent impression for the last eight decades in the playback singing and her death has left a void, which can never be filled in the music world of the country.

Lata Mangeshkar and her love for cricket: When India's Nightingale rescued BCCI after the 1983 win

Lata Mangeshkar had a special love for cricket and admiration for cricketers.

A big fan and enthusiast of the game, she was aware of the various finer aspects of the game and followed the records well.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach the funeral ground at around 5:45-6:00 pm today, after which Lata Mangeshkar Ji's last rites will be conducted at around 6:15-6:30 pm: BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal - ANI

Watch | Amitabh Bachchan arrives at Lata Mangeshkar's residence to pay respect

Will be leaving for Mumbai in some time to pay my last respects to Lata Didi: PM Modi

Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor visits Lata Mangeshkar's residence

'Was mesmerised by her voice': Mamata announces half-day holiday to mourn Lata Mangeshkar's death

Mourning the death of singing legend Lata Mangeshkar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a half-day holiday on Monday in her honour.

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Lata Mangeshkar was a big fan of James Bond

Not many would be aware that Lata Mangeshkar was a loyal James Bond fan, and has seen all the moves featuring the fictional British secret agent working for MI6.

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PM Modi pays tributes to Lata Mageshkar

Lata Didi has gone to the heavenly abode. Many people, like me, will proudly say that they had a close connection with her. Wherever you go, you can always find her loved ones. Her melodious voice will always stay with us, I pay tributes to her with a heavy heart: PM Modi

UP BJP puts off manifesto release as mark of respect to Lata Mangeshkar

The BJP in Uttar Pradesh has put off the release of its 'Sankalp Patra', following the declaration of national mourning after the demise of singer Lata Mangeshkar, the Nightingale of India.

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Sporting stars condole Lata Mangeshkar's demise, say her legacy will remain forever

The sporting fraternity led by cricketers on Sunday condoled the death of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and paid glowing tributes to the melody queen, saying she will forever remain in everyone's heart.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend Lata Mangeshkar's funeral in Mumbai

Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar's contribution to India cannot be forgotten: Rajnath Singh

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

Lyricist Javed Akhtar and actor Anupam Kher at 'Prabhukunj', Lata Mangeshkar's Peddar Road residence

Preparations are underway for the state funeral of singer Lata Mangeshkar

RIP Lata Didi: Remembering her relationship with Kishore Da and why she stopped singing with him

Iconic singers Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar shared a very unique relationship. The only TV interview that the maverick Kishore Kumar gave for Doordarshan was hosted by none other than Lata Didi.

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Mortal remains of Lata Mangeshkar brought to 'Prabhukunj', her Peddar Road residence

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.

Dharmendra says 'whole world is sad' as he mourns Lata Mangeshkar's demise

Aaditya Thackeray reviews preparations for Lata Mangeshkar's last rites ceremony

Maharashtra CM reaches hospital where Lata Mangeshkar was being treated

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray reaches Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, where singing legend Lata Mangeshkar was being treated.

We were fortunate to have met Lata MangeshkarJi. Her voice was synonymous to the sound of a temple bell. I pay my tributes to 'Didi': Indian classical singer Pandit Sajan Mishra

Her demise is my huge personal loss too. My humble heartfelt tributes to the legendary Didi.. My deepest condolences to the Mangeshkar family, people of India & all her admirers across the globe: Devendra Fadnavis

Magic of Lata Mangeshkar's voice will live forever: Pak minister on singer's demise

“LataMangeshkar’sdeath marks the end of an era in music.Lataruled the world of music for decades and the magic of her voice will live forever,” tweeted Chaudhry in a condolence message in Urdu from Beijing, where he is currently part of a delegation led by Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Indian players to wear black band in respect of Lata Mangeshkar's demise

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

I express deep grief on the demise of 'Swarkokila' Bharat Ratna Lata MangeshkarJi. 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

When Lata Mangeshkar composed music under the pseudonym 'Anandghan'

Celebrated music composer Vanraj Bhatia always said, "Lata is a composer's dream", which no one will dispute. How many of the film music connoisseurs, however, know that Lata Mangeshkar was also a dream composer?

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Some personalities take birth only once in a thousand years: Azad on Lata's demise

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

Lucky to have performed on the songs Lata ji sang: Hema Malini

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

Lata Mangeshkar died due to multiple organ failure: Doctor

Watch | Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar awarded the nation's highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna in 2001

'Our glorious nightingale of India': Bollywood actor Dia Mirza

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray mourns Lata Mangeshkar's death

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that it’s “heartbreaking that our dear Lata didi is not with us today.” “There is hardly a corner of the world where her voice was not heard,” Thackeray added.

Lata Mangeshkar to be accorded state funeral

Lata Mangeshkar’s mortal remains will be kept at Shivaji Park at 2:30 pm today for public darshan and the legendary singer will be accorded a state funeral later in the evening.

President Ram Nath Kovind condoles the passing away of singing legend Lata Mangeshkar

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.

'Her golden voice is immortal': Rahul Gandhi condoles Lata Mangeshkar's demise

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

'Personal loss': Amit Shah on Lata Mangeshkar's death

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

Her voice enthralled millions for years - cutting across generations - and Lata Mangeshkar is rightly the Nightingale of India. During her career spanning over 70 years, she has sung more than 40,000 songs - and that makes her an Icon of Icons. The hist

Her voice enthralled millions for years - cutting across generations - and Lata Mangeshkar is rightly the Nightingale of India.

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expresses condolences

Lata Mangeshkar passed away at 0812 hrs because of multi-organ failure after 28 days of hospital, says Dr Pratit Samdani of Breach Candy Hospital

PM Modi 'anguished beyond words'

India's nightingale no more

Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday, February 6, leaving behind a long legacy tunes and melodies that will resound in the ears of Indians for decades to come.

She was back on the ventilator on Saturday after her health deteriorated and is undergoing "aggressive therapy", a doctor treating her had said.

Lata Didi, as the 92-year-old is known, was rushed to the Breach Candy Hospital on January 8 after she tested positive for Covid-19, coupled with pneumonia infection.

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