The ‘Queen of Melody’ and the ‘Nightingale of India,’ passes away at 92
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J Lakshmana Rao
- February 06th 2022
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"I never had an opportunity to do the things children do. I had no time to play with dolls. When my father passed away at a young age, I, as the eldest member of the family, had to become the breadwinner. At 14, I was singing professionally. Sochne ka waqt hi nahin mila, kab bachpan gaya"
-----Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar was born in Indore on September 28, 1929, and became, quite simply, the most popular playback singer in Bollywood's history.
Noted for her distinctive voice and a vocal range that extended over more than three octaves. Her career spanned nearly six decades, and she recorded songs for the soundtracks of more than 2,000 Indian films.
No matter which female playback singer breaks through in any generation, she cannot replace the timeless voice of Lata Mangeshkar. She is an icon beyond icons.
