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Oscar-winning singer-composer AR Rahman discussed working with Lata Mangeshkar, sharing how difficult it was to earn her praise. Speaking at the 'Lata Mangeshkar Memorial Talk: Musical Theatre in India' at the 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa, Rahman honoured the legendary singer and her invaluable contributions to Indian cinema. During the special session, AR Rahman reflected on his …

Sonu Nigam had two soulful numbers - Do Pal Ruka and Kyon Hawa Aaj Yun – in Veer-Zaara. Sonu Nigam; a still from Veer-Zaara The soundtrack was based on old compositions by the late Madan Mohan that were revisited by his son, composer Sanjeev Kohli. What makes the two renditions even more special for the musician, who has had three …

A special program called 'Sangeetmay Baithak' is being organised on the occasion of the second death anniversary of Indian nightingale Lata Mangeshkar. During this event, many big personalities of the music world will gather in one place and pay tribute to vocal empress Lata Mangeshkar. Such big names include Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Kunal Ganjawala, Suresh Wadkar, Shaan, Sudesh Bhosle, …

The show Naam Reh Jaayega is a perfect blend of nostalgic tales and every episode has a special story that is unfolded by the industry’s well-known singers. Their technique of using musical instruments for making this art of the most versatile and popular singer, Lata Mangeshkar is unconventional and completely unique. Talking about the same, Leena Namjoshi says, “Talking about …

Singer Rahul Vaidya feels lucky that he got a chance to pay his last respects to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. Rahul Vaidya interviewed late Lata Mangeshkar for a special cause in 2013 “When I saw the tricolour being lifted from her body for one last time before her funeral pyre was set on fire…. But, with a heavy heart, he …

‘I am proud to say she was my voice in all my best songs,’ says Mumtaz. When Lataji said in an interview that among all the heroines that she sang for Saira Banu, Waheeda Rehman and Mumtaz were her favourites. It felt very special when she sang Sanam Tu bewafa ke naam se in Khilona and ….what was that song …

Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar was not only one of India’s legendary singers ever but also a huge cricket fan. In addition to watching several matches on the ground, Lata Mangeshkar played a significant role in uplifting the glory of the game, especially after the historic 1983 World Cup win. “Raj Singh came up with a brilliant idea of requesting Lata …

Singer Lata Mangeshkar died on Sunday at the age of 92 years. Lata was the recipient of three National Film Awards, 15 Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards, 4 Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer, 2 Filmfare Special Awards, Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and many more. Here's a throwback to some of her most soulful songs of Lata: 1) Song: …

Today is a special day for legend Lata Mangeshkar as 79 years ago, on December 16, 1941, the 'Nightingale' of Bollywood sang on the radio for the first time. Jab mere Pitaji ne woh sune tab wo bahut khush hue, unhone meri maa se kaha ki Lata ko aaj radio pe sunke mujhe bahut khushi hui, ab mujhe kisi baat …

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar shared a special birthday wish for her younger sister Usha Mangeshkar who ringed in her 85th birthday on Tuesday. Lata Mangeshkar shared a video of their concert together in Mumbai on March 9, 1997, where the two can be seen 'Gore Gore O Baanke Chore'. Her famous Hindi film duet is Aplam Chaplam Chaplai Re from …