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When Lataji Came Home

By Rediff Movies
Last updated on: February 06, 2022 17:32 IST
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India lost the incomparable Lata Mangeshkar at 8.12 am on February 6, 2022. She was 92.

 

Photograph: Sahil Salvi

Prabhu Kunj on south Mumbai's Pedder Road is a famous address in the city, as it is on its first floor that Lataji -- and her family -- lived for many years of her life.

 

Photograph: PTI Photo

Asha Bhosle, Lataji's younger sister, looks down from their balcony. The legendary singers owned adjoining flats in Prabhu Kunj.

 

Photograph: PTI Photo/Shashank Parade

Lataji breathed her last at the Breach Candy hospital, which is about ten minutes from her residence. After she passed away, her body was brought home.

 

Photograph: PTI Photo/Shashank Parade

The ambulance with Lataji's body arrives at her home.

 

Photograph: ANI Photo

Lataji passed away due to multi-organ failure after over 28 days of hospitalisation following COVID-19 diagnosis.

 

Photograph: PTI Photo/Shashank Parade

The Mumbai traffic makes way for the ambulance carrying Lataji's body.

 

Photograph: ANI Photo

Lataji will get a State funeral at Shivaji Park at 6:30 pm on February 6, and preparations are underway for it.

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