Lata Mangeshkar Passes Away: Here are some of the rare facts about the Nightingale of India

The Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar passed away at 92. She breathed her last at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital at 8:12 am today. She was one of the legendary singers in the nation and has left a legacy that will be remembered forever. After from being one of the best, Lata Mangeshkar was also the most celebrated. From being given multiple honours, she has also had broken multiple records.

As we pay our respects to Lata Mangeshkar let’s look at some of the rare facts about the Nightingale of India.

Lata Mangeshkar’s birth name was Hema Mangeshkar. Hema was changed to Lata after being inspired by a character’s name in her father’s play.

 

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Lata Mangeshkar did not listen to her own songs. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, she said that she avoid listening to her own songs as she would find numerous faults in them.

 

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Lata Mangeshkar was awarded with the Bharat Ratna. She was the second Indian Vocalist after Carnatic singer MS Subbalakshmi to be given this prestigious honour.

 

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Talking about her favourite music director, Lata had once revealed that it was Madan Mohan. She shared a sibling bond with him as she said in an interview, “This was a relationship of a brother and a sister.”

 

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Not just a singer, Lata Mangeshkar lent her music expertise as a music director as she worked on movies like Sadhi Manase, Tituka Melvava, Ram Ram Pavhana.

 

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Did you know that Lata Mangeshkar had thrown a free concert in honour of the Indian Cricket Team back in the 80s to earn money for them? She also witnessed the 1983 World Cup victory.

 

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Lata Mangeshkar’s name was first featured in the Guinness World Records back in 1974. The record was for having sung the maximum number of songs in the world. She was credited with 25,000 songs.

 

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Also Read: Most unforgettable songs by Lata Mangeshkar that will be cherished forever