Singer Lata Mangeshkar

Lata Mangeshkar, born on September 28, 1929, and passing on February 6, 2022, was an iconic Indian playback singer and occasional composer, earning her the titles “Queen of Melody,” “Nightingale of India,” and “Voice of the Millennium.” Her illustrious career spanned over eight decades, during which she recorded songs in over thirty-six Indian languages. Recognized for her contributions with the Bharat Ratna in 2001, she received numerous accolades, including three National Film Awards and several Filmfare Awards. Her first major hit was “Aayega Aanewaala,” from the movie Mahal.