Lata Mangeshkar, the most famous and respected name in the world of music, is no more in this world. Born on 28 September 1929, Lata Mangeshkar's father Dinanath Mangeshkar was a theater artist and singer. When Lata was born in a middle-class family, she was named Hema, but after some time her name was changed to Lata. The name was inspired by Latika, a character from the play. Lata was the eldest of her five siblings. Her father passed away when she was 13 years old. After which the responsibility of the family fell on Lata. Lata took her early education in music and acting from her father. Her sisters Asha Bhosle, Usha and Meena also used to learn music with her. After the sudden demise of her father, Lata took the responsibility of the family on her shoulders and started her career at a young age. In the year 1942, Lata got an opportunity to sing for a Marathi film, but due to some reason the song was removed from the film even before the release of the film, due to which Lata ji was very hurt. Still he did not give up. After this he got a chance to act in some Hindi and Marathi films. Her first film as an actress was Pahili Mangalagore (1942), in which she played the role of Snehaprabha Pradhan's younger sister. He later acted in several films, including Manjhe Bal, Chimukala Sansar (1943), Gajbhau (1944), Badi Maa (1945), Jeevan Yatra (1946), Maand (1948), Chhatrapati Shivaji (1952). In Badi Maa, Lata acted opposite Noor Jahan.
In 1945, Lata ji moved to Mumbai with her siblings and took classical music lessons from Ustad Amanat Ali Khan. Then in the year 1946, he sang the song 'Pa Lagoon Kar Jori' in the Hindi film 'Aapki Seva Mein'. Lata got a lot of appreciation for this song. Impressed by this song, music composer Ghulam Haider gave him a big break. Lata Mangeshkar sang the song 'Dil Mera Toda Mujhe Kahin Ka Na Chhoda' in the 1948 film Majboor. Lata caught everyone's attention with this song. In the year 1949, Lata got a chance to sing a song in Kamal Amrohi's film Mahal. The song Aayega Aane Wala sung by Lata in this film proved to be a milestone for Lata and this song not only brought Lata to fame, but she became one of the famous singers of Bollywood and she was given singing in many films one after the other. Offers started coming in. Lata was not singing songs in films at the moment, but the songs sung by her are still well-liked.
Most of the songs sung by Lata in the 60s, 70s and 80s are counted in the category of All Times Hits. He has sung songs in more than a thousand Hindi films and more than 36 languages in his career so far. Along with this, Lata Mangeshkar has also sung songs in many foreign languages. Songs sung by Lata include Ichak Dana, Bichak Dana (Shri 420), Lag Ja Gale (Who was that), Sawan Ka Month (Milan), Yeh Galiyan Yeh Chaubara (Love Disease), Maybe Meri Shaadi Ka Khayal (Soutan) Didi Tera Devar Deewana (Hum Aapke Hai Koun), Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko To Pyaar Sajna (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge), Tere Liye (Veer-Zaara) etc. Lata Mangeshkar has sung all kinds of songs in her entire career whether it is romantic, sentimental songs, ghazals, bhajans in every field and sung all very beautifully. Lata Mangeshkar has sung in films apart from singing in some films. He has also produced, which includes the Marathi film 'Vadai' in the year 1953, the Hindi film Jhinjhar in the year 1953, the film Kanchan in the year 1955 and the film Lekin in the year 1990.
Lata Mangeshkar was honored with several awards for her phenomenal contribution to films. Lata Mangeshkar was also honored with Padma Bhushan Award in 1969, Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1989, Padma Vibhushan (1999) in 1999 and Bharat Ratna in 2001. She remained unmarried. Lata Mangeshkar, the legendary singer and the priceless gem of India, is a role model for all and her life is an inspiration to many. The number of fans of Lata Mangeshkar, who touches the hearts of the audience with her melodious voice, is in lakhs. Lata Mangeshkar's demise marks the end of a golden era in the music world.