Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away today, on February 6 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. A while back, the veteran singer was taken to the intensive care unit after testing positive for COVID-19. She was on the ventilator for quite some time. Much to everyone’s dismay, she breathed her last today at the age of 92. After her tragic demise, Bollywood stars like Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Kiara Advani, Dia Mirza, Ajay Devgn, Bhumi Pednekar and many more expressed their grief on their respective social media handles.
Ajay took to his Twitter and penned, “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” whereas Akshay quoted one of her songs and tweeted, “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”
Bhumi Pednekar also dropped a condolence message which read. “A very sad day and a huge loss for all of us, her fans. Your contribution will live on forever ma’am. My condolences to the family and all her fans across the world. Om Shanti #LataMangeshkar”
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 (@ajaydevgn) February 6, 2022
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 (@akshaykumar) February 6, 2022
Lata Mangeshkarji’s voice will always be India’s voice. Our glorious nightingale of India. Our Bharat Ratna.
Om Shanti ???? pic.twitter.com/UIzLfDBSit
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) February 6, 2022
Blessed to have used this song with the nightingale at her best in perhaps my best cinematic moment. #RIPLataMangeshkarhttps://t.co/j3BMcxru3A
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) February 6, 2022
A very sad day and a huge loss for all of us, her fans. Your contribution will live on forever ma’am.
My condolences to the family and all her fans across the world. Om Shanti ? #LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/lEp50LL8CH— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) February 6, 2022
Deeply saddened by the news of @mangeshkarlata Ji’s passing away. She leaves behind a huge legacy of songs which will be treasured for generations to come.May her soul rest in peace. Condolences to the family. #NightingaleofIndia #LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/svW9iZsQb4
— Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) February 6, 2022
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