'When he appeared on Indian Idol, he was on a wheelchair and he had difficulty moving around.' 'It was sad to see him in failing health'.'
'Alia is going to be the voice of Gangubai Kathiawadi in Berlin.'
'I sang... God knows how many songs I sang for him! Most definitely, 50-100 songs.'
'...It was because Lataji sang for us.'
'I've never allowed success to go to my head.' 'I've seen many artistes fall because of their pride.'
'The script of Shyam Singha Roy was so mainstream and yet so unique.' 'I could visualise what a spectacular experience it would be on the big screen, and I am glad it came true.'
'It's my humble tribute to a talent that has no limits, no boundaries.'
'She brought so much craft, skill and spontaneity to her songs, it was almost impossible for me to match up to her voice on screen.'
'It will remain my one regret that Lataji didn't sing for me in Meera.'
'I am proud to say she was my voice in all my best songs.'
'Many have tried to imitate her. They've fallen flat on their faces.'
'...as much as in India, it's only because she sang for mankind, not the details on the passport.'
David Dhawan's Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is all set to be remade with Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff.
'Lataji, Ghalib, Beethoven and Shakespeare are far removed from the normal chain of human civilisation.' 'If they were just role models, how come no one was able to achieve an iota of their perfection?' 'They are a kind of intruders who come as reminders of the rule of mediocrity that prevails.'
'I somehow escaped the difficulties that a majority of working girls face.'
'If I had a chance to live it all again, I wouldn't change a thing.'
'I never had an opportunity to do the things children do.'
There is no conclusive clarity on how many songs Lataji has actually sung.
'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'
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