Lata Mangeshkar is widely regarded as India’s most famous singer of all time. With an Historical Popularity Index of 68.56, she is the most popular Indian singer of all time. Her career has spanned over seven decades, and she has recorded thousands of songs in multiple languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Assamese, Bhojpuri, Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Lata Mangeshkar began her singing career at the age of 13. She was trained by her father, Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, and her elder sister, Asha Bhosle. She went on to become one of the most sought-after playback singers in the Indian film industry.
Lata Mangeshkar has received numerous awards and accolades for her singing, including the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor. She has also been honored with the Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and Dadasaheb Phalke Award. In addition, she has been awarded the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer a record 15 times.
Lata Mangeshkar’s biography has been translated into 69 different languages of Wikipedia. She has been featured in the Guinness Book of World Records for having recorded the most number of songs in the world. She has also been featured in the Limca Book of Records for being the most recorded artist in the world.
In addition to her singing career, Lata Mangeshkar has also been involved in philanthropic activities. She has set up several charitable trusts and foundations to help the underprivileged and needy. She has also been actively involved in social causes such as promoting female education and helping the poor.
Lata Mangeshkar passed away on 6 February 2022, at the age of 92. She will always be remembered as one of the greatest singers of all time, and her legacy will live on forever.
