'My conversations during the meal would be peppered with her priceless anecdotes on Lata Didi and the rest of the singing legends.' 'And she would sing her songs whenever I asked her to.' 'I came away from every meal at her place a richer man.'
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Asha Bhosle, honouring her as an unparalleled versatile artist whose passing marks a significant loss for Indian and global music.
One of Bakulesh Trivedi's favourite songs, which he hums regularly, is Rahe Na Rahe Hum, from the 1966 film, Mamta.
'If I'm proud to be single it's because Lata was so blissfully single.'
Sporting stars condole Mangeshkar's demise, say her legacy will remain forever
'Whatever we are today, if playback singers are here even today, and that includes me, it is because of Didi.'
'Lata didi's voice was as pure as a bell that rings in a temple.'
As we celebrate singer Mukesh's birth centenary on July 22, it is a nice time to recall his closeness to Lata Mangeshkar, who would call him 'Mukesh bhaiyya'.
'I would like to leave behind my small contribution for the historic day when the Ram temple will be consecrated.'
"Beyond films, she was always passionate about India's growth. She always wanted to see a strong and developed India," he said.
The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday decided to name the proposed international music college in Mumbai after legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died recently, a state minister said.
'Romantic songs are my forte. Sadly, not too many of them are being created these days.'
The President and the Prime Minister led the tributes for Mangeshkar who spent close to a month in the hospital before her demise.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award and remembered the iconic singer as an artiste who was an integral part of nation-building.
The song, he believes, that perfectly epitomises Lata Mangeshkar's spirit is Rahe Na Rahe Hum from the 1996 film, Mamta, that stars Dharmendra, Suchitra Sen and Ashok Kumar.
His favourite Lataji song is Luka Chuppi.
His favourite Lata Mangeshkar song is Dil Hoom Hoom Kare.
'It is very natural to connect to Lataji's songs whenever I am singing,' says Atul Bane.
Rajani Kagra sings for Lata Mangeshkar.
On Lata Mangeshkar's birthday, Prachita Baban Patil sings for the legend.
What's your favourite Lata song?
Sing your favourite Lata Mangeshkar song and send it to us.
Sing your favourite Lata Mangeshkar song and send it to us.
'My mother, who was a simple woman, retorted, "Aur main Indira Gandhi bol rahi hoon".' 'We had a good laugh over that one, you and I.' On her second death anniversary, February 6, Subhash K Jha remembers his beloved Lata Didi.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who was in the intensive care unit of Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, passed away on Sunday morning. She was 92.
The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team wore black armbands in the first ODI against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, to pay respect to the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died on Sunday morning.
Which is your favourite Lata Mangeshkar song?
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Pictures and tributes keep pouring in, reminding everyone how much she was loved.
'The source of our music, the very notes of music itself have fallen silent.'
We will continue to be enthralled by your golden oldies we grew up with, notes Shreekant Sambrani.
Sunday's IPL final between the Chennai Super Kings and the Sunrisers Hyderabad was a memorable one for Sachin Tendulkar.
'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'
'What Raamlaxmanji did with Sooraj Barjatyaji in Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun was beyond a miracle.'
Yet another honour for Javed Akhtar.
Superstar Aamir Khan turned up at a private award function after 16 years!
Overjoyed with the news of her Gulzarbhai's selection for the Dadasaheb Phalke award this year, the legendary playback singer traces her steps to her early memories of working with the veteran.
From kicks to cuts, Subhash K Jha gives the latest Bollywood buzz...
