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When Sonu Nigam touched Lata Mangeshkar's feet

Last updated on: April 25, 2013 15:52 IST
Lata Mangeshkar and Sonu Nigam

Veterans from the music industry were spotted at Mumbai's Shanmukhananda Hall for the Dinannath Smruthi Pratisthan awards, held in memory of Lata Mangeshkar's father Dinannath Mangeshkar's 71st death anniversary on April 24.

Sonu Nigam performed at the event, and also sought blessings from Lataji.

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Lata Mangeshkar, Sonu Nigam

Last updated on: April 25, 2013 15:52 IST
Lata Mangeshkar and Sonu Nigam

Sonu Nigam and Lata Mangeshkar share a warm relationship, as is evident from this picture.

Lataji had once said, 'I like Sonu Nigam best. He is serious about his music, has learnt classical and sings with confidence.'

Sonu Nigam

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Sonu Nigam

Sonu Nigam performs at the event.

Sonu Nigam

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Sonu Nigam and Nevaan

Sonu Nigam's son Nevaan also made an appearance on stage.

Suresh Wadkar, Lata Mangeshkar, D Sarkar

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Suresh Wadkar, Lata Mangeshkar and D Sarkar Chairman and MD of Union Bank of India
Veteran singer Suresh Wadkar receives an award from Lata Mangeshkar and D Sarkar, Chairman of the Union Bank of India.

Lata and Hridaynath Mangeshkar

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Lata and Hridaynath Mangeshkar

Lata with her brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar at the function.

Just a few days ago, Asha Bhosle was honoured at the Hridayanath Mangeshaker Lifetime Achievement awards.

Suresh Wadkar, Lata Mangeshkar and Sunil Barve

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Suresh Wadkar, Lata Mangeshkar and Sunil Barve

Suresh Wadekar and Marathi actor Sunil Barve pose with Lata Mangeshkar.

Krishna Mangeshkar, Rashmi Thackeray

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Krishna Mangeshkar, Rashmi Thackeray

Hridaynath Mangeshkar's son Adhinath's wife Krishna catches up with Shiv Sena chief Udhav Thackeray's wife Rashmi.

Lata Mangeshkar, Vandana Gupte

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Lata Mangeshkar, Vandana Gupte

Lata Mangeshkar gives away an award to Marathi actress Vandana Gupte.

Sonu Nigam

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Sonu Nigam

The auditorium was packed to capacity, as fans queued up to watch some of the biggest talnts on stage.