Invitees to the 'pran pratishtha' consecration ceremony at the Ram temple started arriving Sunday in Ayodhya -- once a sleepy town now resplendent with new infrastructure and gripped by heightened religious fervour on the eve of a seminal event in India's political and religious history.
Where Shamshad Begum was charging Rs 900 for a song, Lata was prepared to settle for Rs 50 as she came on the scene. Raju Bharatan recalls yet another memorable incident from Lata Mangeshkar's incredible life.
Subhash K Jha doffs his hat to the musical genius R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.
'She has lived through a lot,' close friend Asha Parekh revealed to Subhash K Jha.
She sang the chartbusters Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche in Brahmachari, Tumse Oh Haseena Kabhi Mohabbat Na Maine Karni Thi in Farz and Ajhu Na Aaye Balma in Saanjh Aur Savera.
With the monsoon sweeping across many parts of India, Subhash K Jha picks 5 of his favourite romantic rain songs.
'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.'
'How could someone who gave so much hope to others, lose hope in his own life like this?' The famous singer, a follower of the godman, recounts her memories of Bhaiyyu Maharaj.
'Lata didi's voice was as pure as a bell that rings in a temple.'
The state intelligence department on Saturday evening received specific input about the threat to the life of CM Shinde, the official said.
'I faced difficulties, but today when I look back, it all looks mazedar (fun).'
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This visit by the prime minister comes weeks ahead of the 'pran pratishtha' or consecration ceremony of the Ram temple.
'Everyone is so excited. There is a lot of excitement everywhere. This was a long time desire of many people.'
A 40-feet-long Veena -- the Indian classical music instrument -- weighing 14 tons, arrives in Ayodhya on September 16, 2022 to be installed at Lata Mangeshkar Smriti Chowk.
It's the most romantic day of the year, and the best time to hum romantic songs!
'If it's a good song, you will always see me singing it.'
'Many have tried to imitate her. They've fallen flat on their faces.'
Narendra Modi has proved through execution of this event in Ayodhya that amongst all his contemporaries in politics he knows ordinary Indians like none other, notes Sheela Bhatt.
'I just offered her a rose. She said thank you. And I took a photograph with her.'
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died on February 6, was cremated at the ground situated in Dadar.
Lata Mangeshkar has tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms and is undergoing treatment at Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital, her niece said on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi made a lightning visit to Mumbai on Sunday evening to pay homage to Lata Mangeshkar.
The veteran singer is expected to grace the show in May.
One could be anywhere -- huddled around a transistor radio at home in the evenings, walking past a neighbour's house, or waiting at a bus stop and Lata Mangeshkar's voice would reach us. Aseem Chhabra pays rich tribute to The Legend.
'I never had an opportunity to do the things children do.'
Netizens applauded him for calling out terrorism stemming out of Pakistan on Pakistani soil.
Saddened by the terrorist attack in Uri, Lata Mangeshkar won't celebrate her birthday this year.
There is no word from the family so far on where will the ashes be immersed.
'She had shown some signs of improvement, but then she went into multi-organ failure.'
Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.
Music composer Ravindra Jain passed away into the ages on Friday, October 9, in Mumbai. Lata Mangeshkar, who sang some beautiful songs for him, pays rich tribute.
Playback singers enjoyed the challenge of being pitched against the finest voice God ever created, but they were also wary of Lata Mangeshkar's endless resourcefulness in rendition.
'I would like to feel that he had a special place in his heart for me as I do in my heart to this day.'
'I wish you were here to see for yourself what Mughal-e-Azam means to Indians in America.'
Was this indeed the Lata who had started out with her, as a child star, in Badi Maa (1945)? Raju Bharatan recalls yet another memorable incident from Lata Mangeshkar's incredible life.
Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss. Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.
The President and the Prime Minister led the tributes for Mangeshkar who spent close to a month in the hospital before her demise.
'When Ghar Aaja Pardesi was recorded, we made Lata ji hear the song.' 'Lataji praised Pamji's singing and said, 'Aapko aur gaana chahiye, kitna achchha gaaya hai aapne.'
The Lata Mangeshkar rendered title song in Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham will be re-structured as an orchestral item by American composer Kris Bowers to be part of the narrative.
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