Showing posts with label Lata Mangeshkar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lata Mangeshkar. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

What are some unknown inspiring incidents of Lata Mangeshkar?


  • World cup : She raised Rs 20 Lakhs (then a significant amount) for 1983 world cup winning Indian cricket team.
  • She did not charge a penny for her fun raising show.
  • 1962 War : She sang immortal words of Kavi Pradeep post India- China 1962 war. Her soulful voice and hard truth made Pandit Nehru publicly weep.
  • She did not charge a penny for this song.
  • 1942 : After sudden death of her father-Pandit Dinanath Mangeshkar- due to lack of medical aid; Lata Mangeshkar, a 13 years old decided to build a hospital in his remembrance.
  • She did not take a penny from others but built it on her own savings.
  • Remembrance : Rahe Na Rahe Hum Mehka Karenge Ban Ke Kali Ban Ke Sana Baagh Ke Wafa Me.
  • Translation : (Whether, We are alive or departed; We shall be fragrant like a flower bud in garden of remembrance).
  • Om Shanti Lata ji !
  • Pic Credits : Google

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Why did Lata Mangeshkar never marry?


  • Beau: This legendary singer had an alleged affair with Raj Singh Dungarpur -a known Indian cricketer and cricket administrator.
  • Royal ire : Nevertheless, Raj Singh ji also happened to be the youngest son of Sir Lakshman Singh, Maharaval (ruler) of erstwhile princely state of Dungarpur (Rajasthan).
  • Censured : Maharaval and his entire family simply socially boycotted Raj Singh for being extra friendly with a singer- a profession that was looked down in those days.
  • Hurt : Naturally, Raj Singh ji and Lata Mangeshkar could not accept this bitter humiliation and decided to part ways.
  • Friends : Well, they decided to remain friends and single and when Raj Singh ji passed away; she was among the first persons to arrive at her flat.
  • Beau : Well, she had an alleged affair with Dr. Bhupen Hazarika- renowned music director and singer.
  • Domestic tension : Naturally, It caused tension in their respective families.
  • Censured : It led to legal separation between Dr Hazarika and Priyamvada Patel- a United nations' official. 
  • Hurt : Lata Mangeshkar and Dr Hazarika were hurt by this jolt and adverse publicity.
  • Friends: Well, they remained friends for life and Lata Mangeshkar sang beautiful songs composed by Dr Bhupen Hazarika in Hindi movie Rudali.
  • Conclusion : “Humne Dekhi Hain Un Aankho ki Mahakti Khushbu

Hath Se Chhuke Ise Rishto Ka Ilzaam Na Do” : Lata Mangeshkar (Movie: Khamoshi)

( Translation : I have seen the magic of those fragrant eyes;

do not touch it, let love be love; do not taint it with a formal name)

  • Prayer : One earnestly prays for her !
  • Note : It is not meant to demean any living or departed soul !
  • Pic Credits : Google

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