Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah surprised attendees at the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) tournament in Srinagar by spontaneously singing the iconic Lata Mangeshkar song "Lag ja gale". His impromptu performance drew significant applause. Later, Abdullah addressed the audience, commending golfers and urging youth to work hard and avoid alcohol to achieve sporting excellence. He also mentioned government support for improving the Royal Springs Golf Course.
Playback singer Suman Kalyanpur, whose voice often drew comparisons to Lata Mangeshkar, passed away at 89, leaving behind a legacy of popular Bollywood songs from the 1960s and 70s.
On Lata Mangeshkar's birthday, Prachita Baban Patil sings for the legend.
As India mourns Lata Mangeshkar's passing, Namrata Thakker takes a look at the Legend's life through these amazing pictures.
Sing your favourite Lata Mangeshkar song and send it to us.
His favourite Lataji song is Luka Chuppi.
I was being slowly poisoned' 'I was bed-ridden for three months and was so weak.'
Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar has expressed regret for incorrectly uttering certain Marathi words while reading obituary references in the House. He attributed the error to technical issues and an unclear printed copy, stating he had no intention of hurting sentiments, following criticism from MNS chief Raj Thackeray regarding the mispronunciation of names like Asha Bhosle and Deenanath Mangeshkar.
Which is your favourite Lata Mangeshkar song?
Lata Mangeshkar turns 80 on September 28. rediff.com heralds this milestone event with a month-long celebration of memories and song. Today: Composer Jatin salutes Lataji.
A Hindi song with a 'Vande Mataram' refrain, not the official national song, was played at a government event in Thane attended by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who subsequently directed organisers to adhere strictly to the approved version.
Sukanya Verma celebrates The Legend's 25 distinctly different moods.
What's your favourite Lata song?
Lata Mangeshkar's amazing and glorious life paused at 8.12 am on February 6.
Sing your favourite Lata Mangeshkar song and send it to us.
'It is very natural to connect to Lataji's songs whenever I am singing,' says Atul Bane.
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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'.
Lata Mangeshkar was closely associated with the controversial Hindu nationalist and freedom fighter.
The haunting loneliness of Lag Ja Gale... the declaration of both love and war in the rebellious Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya... the song of freedom and aspiration in Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai... the naughtiness in love with Baahon Me Chale Aao...
Rare glimpses from the Legend's Life.
The legendary singer turns 87 today!
Radha Mangeshkar talks to us about the iconic singer we love.
'Ashadidi always said it like it was, never minced words. She was not afraid of the truth.'
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, eminent personalities, politicians described Lata Mangeshkar as the "nightingale of the subcontinent"
"Those words stung me to such an extent that the following morning itself I started, seriously, learning Urdu with the sole idea of proving the great Dilip Kumar wrong."
The event was organised by the Shiv Sena.
'While we conversed in Marathi, she would always make it a point to ask me in English, "Are you okay? Have you eaten?"' 'I sorely miss that care and concern.'
"Beyond films, she was always passionate about India's growth. She always wanted to see a strong and developed India," he said.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
The manifesto release programme was scheduled at the BJP office in Lucknow at 10.15 am.
'Since when have our concert audiences become so intolerant?' the legend asks Subhash K Jha.
The BJP prime ministerial candidate was recently in the city.
Reader Rahul Shingavi has sent us this photograph of the legendary singer.
