Lata Mangeshkar Biography, Age, Height, Net Worth, Full Details

Lata mangeshkar biography

• Name: Lata Mangeshkar
• Birth:  28 September 1929 In Indore, Madhya Pradesh
• name of parents: Shewanti Mangeshkar, Dinanath Mangeshkar 
• name of brother or sister: Meena, Asha, Usha and Hridanath
• Death: 6 February 2022 Mumbai
• Age 92

Lata ji's father was a classical singer, who used to work in theatre. Lata ji inherited singing from her father. She used to learn from him only.

Beginning of Lata Mangeshkar's career (Lata Mangeshkar Initial Singing Career)-

Lata ji did her first work at the age of just 5 in one of her father's plays. After this, she continued taking training and at the age of 13, she recorded a song for a Marathi film in 1942. The film was released but due to some reason the song was removed from the film, Lata ji was very hurt by this. This year Lata ji's father died of a heart attack. Lata ji was the eldest among all the siblings in her house, so all the responsibilities fell on her shoulders. Vinayak Damodar was the owner of a film company, who was a good friend of Dinanath ji, after his death he took care of Lata ji's family.

Lata Mangeshkar ji's first song

In 1945, Lata ji came to Mumbai and started taking training from Amanat Ali Khan. Lata ji also sang a song for the Hindi film 'Aap Ki Seva Mein' in 1947, but no one took notice of her. At that time, singers Noor Jahan, Shamshad Begum, Zohrabhai Amblewali were dominant, only this singer was completely active, her voice was heavy and different, in front of her Lata ji's voice seemed very thin and suppressed. In 1949, Lata ji sang in 4 consecutive hit films and was noticed in all of them. The films Barsaat, Dulari, Andaz and Mahal were hits, out of which the song 'Aayega Aanewala' from the film Mahal became a super hit and Lata ji established her foot in Hindi cinema.

Lata Mangeshkar received major awards (Lata Mangeshkar Singing Awards) –

Civilian award 

• In 1969, Lata ji was honored with the country's 3rd award Padma Bhushan for the first time by the government of the country.
• In 1989, Lata ji was honored with the highest award of Hindi cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
• In 1999, Lata ji was honored with the country's fourth award, Padma Vibhushan.
• In 2001, Lata ji was awarded the country's highest honor Bharat Ratna.
• In 2008, Lata ji was honored by the government of the country with the One Time Award for Lifetime Achievements on the 60th anniversary of independence.

National Film Award 

• Parichay (1972) – Best Playback Singer
• Kora Kaagaz (1974) – Best Playback Singer
• Lekin (1990) – Best Playback Singer
• Filmfare award Earlier there was no award for playback singer in the Filmfare Awards, Lata ji opposed it and this award was added in 1958. After this, Lata ji was honored with this award 6 times.

Apart from this, Lata ji received countless other awards. He was also honored with Maharashtra Bhushan and Maharashtra Ratna by the Maharashtra Government. Apart from this, Lata ji has received 250 trophies and 150 gold medals.

Lata Mangeshkar Filmy Career –

Lata ji has worked with almost all the big producers and directors. Earlier she used to try to sing like Noor Jahan, but with time Lata ji found recognition in her voice. Lata ji has worked with great music directors like Naushad Ali, Anil Vishwash, Madad Mohan, SD Burman, Shankar Jaikishan. After the arrival of Lata ji, the film industry got a makeover, the songs in films got newness. In the 50's, Lata ji's younger sister Asha ji also entered the film world, there was a lot of difference in the voices of both the sisters, but due to working at the same place, a lot of comparisons were made between them. But both the sisters did not let work come between their relationship.

Lata ji sang many songs with famous singers Mohammad Rafi, Mukesh and Kishore ji. Lata ji's passion for singing was palpable. Due to some differences with Mohammed Rafi and SD Burman, Lata ji refused to work with them. His differences with Rafi were resolved by composer Jaikishan, but his relations with Burman did not improve and the two never worked together after 1972.

Songs of Lata Mangeshkar's famous 1960 film (Lata Mangeshkar 1960 hit Songs) –

• 1. मुग़ल ए आजम (1960) प्यार किया तो डरना क्या
• 2. दिल अपना प्रीत पराई (1960) अजीब दास्ताँ है ये
• 3. गाइड(1965) 
• आज फिर जीने की तम्मना है
• गाता रहे मेरा दिल (किशोर कुमार जी के साथ)
• 4. ज्वेल थीफ(1967) होंठो पे ऐसी बात

People remember and listen to the songs of these four films even today. Apart from this, songs from films like Bhoot Bangla (1965), Pati Patni (1966), Baharon Ke Sapne (1968), Abhilasha (1969) also became famous. In 1963, Lata ji sang the country's most favorite song 'Yeh mere watan ke logo' in front of Nehru ji, who was the Prime Minister at that time. Nehru ji was in tears after hearing this.

Songs of Lata Mangeshkar's 1970 famous film (Lata Mangeshkar 1970 hit Songs) –

Songs of Lata Mangeshkar's 1980 famous film (Lata Mangeshkar 1980 hit Songs) –

• सिलसिला
• चांदिनी
• राम लखन
• मैंने प्यार किया
• एक दूजे के लिए
• हीरो

Songs of Lata Mangeshkar's 1990 famous film (Lata Mangeshkar 1990 hit Songs) –

• लेकिन
• दिल वाले दुलहनिया ले जायेंगे
• दिल तो पागल है
• हम आपके है कौन
• मोहब्बतें
• वीर जारा
• लम्हे
• डर

Lata Mangeshkar ji is not able to do many films at this time due to her health, since 2000 she has sung only a few songs. This includes 'O Palan Hare' from the film Lagaan, Rang De Basanti 'Luka Chuppi' and 'Kaise Piya Se Kahe' from Bewafa.

Lata Mangeshkar Health Corona Positive (Lata Mangeshkar Health latest Report)

According to the recent news, Lata ji's report has come Corona positive, after which she has been admitted to Mumbai Brichkendi Hospital. We all pray for Lata ji's safety.

Lata ji's health is not good these days, she was admitted to the hospital due to respiratory disease. Right now doctors say that his condition is not good, he has been kept in life support system. We pray for his health and long life.

Lata ji is a legend of whom every Indian is proud. Lata ji is a big fan of cricket, her favorite player is Sachin. Sachin considers her like his mother. We all are eager to hear more songs of Lata ji. Let's hope we get to hear some new song from him soon.

Lata mangeshkar love story 

Lata ji remained unmarried all her life but it is said that her friendship was very deep with Rajshahi Raj Singh of Dungarpur. Apart from being a king, he was also a great cricketer. Both of them loved each other very much but being the king, Raj Singh was given a promise by his family that he cannot marry a girl from an ordinary family, which he fulfilled very well and both of them remained unmarried throughout their lives.

Q. When was Lata Mangeshkar born?
Ans: 28 September 1929

Q. What was the name of Lata Mangeshkar's father?
Ans: Dinanath Mangeshkar.

Q. What is the birth place of Lata Mangeshkar?
Ans: Indore

Q. What was the name of Lata Mangeshkar's mother?
Ans: Sudha Mati Mangeshkar

Q. How many brothers and sisters does Lata Mangeshkar have?
Ans: Lata Mangeshkar has three sisters, Asha Bhosle, Meena Khadikar and Usha Mangeshkar. Lata Mangeshkar ji also has a younger brother whose name is Hridaynath Mangeshkar.

Q. Which was Lata Mangeshkar's first song?
Ans: His first song was 'Nachu Ya Gade' from the Marathi film 'Kiti Hasal'

Q. In how many languages ​​has Lata Mangeshkar sung songs?
Ans: He has sung songs in about 20 languages.

Q. When was Lata Mangeshkar ji's name recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records?
Ans: Her name was in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's most singing singer from 1974 to 1991.

Q. When was Lata Mangeshkar honored with Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan?
Ans: He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1969 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1999.

Q. When was Lata Mangeshkar awarded Bharat Ratna?
Ans: In the year 2001, he was awarded India's highest civilian honor 'Bharat Ratna'.