News for 'Lata Mangeshkar'

'Some want her saris, others want a bangle...'

'Some want her saris, others want a bangle...'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'The key to her cupboard is with me. People have been requesting me to open it.' 'I've made it very clear. Nothing in her room or cupboard will be touched as long as I am there.'

The Mangeshkars honour one of their own

The Mangeshkars honour one of their own

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The Family salutes the Legend.

The 'Irreplaceable' Lady In Dev Anand's Life

The 'Irreplaceable' Lady In Dev Anand's Life

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

'She is the gorgeous Lata, the love of my life.'

Why Was Sulakshana Pandit So Famous?

Why Was Sulakshana Pandit So Famous?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

In 1973, several major leading ladies like Mumtaz, Raakhee, Jaya Bhaduri, Dimple Kapadia, Tanuja, had married and retired from films. Producers wanted a new heroine as a replacement. Many thought Sulakshana was a Mumtaz lookalike and was soon persuaded to sign on multiple films as a leading lady.

When Lataji Came Home

When Lataji Came Home

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

India lost the incomparable Lata Mangeshkar at 8.12 am on February 6.

Lata records song with Nadeem

Lata records song with Nadeem

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

Lata on Asha: 'Yes, we did have our differences'

Lata on Asha: 'Yes, we did have our differences'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'For many years, we didn't speak. But then family is family. We made up.'

'I don't think I've achieved much'

'I don't think I've achieved much'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'I never had an opportunity to do the things children do.'

Lata, Bachchans congratulate Sachin

Lata, Bachchans congratulate Sachin

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Here's what the stars are tweeting.

Reader Yousuf sings his fave Lata song

Reader Yousuf sings his fave Lata song

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

A reader send us this video. Check it out.

Asha Bhosle: 'I've Sung Many Songs, But Some Songs Have Been A Challenge'

Asha Bhosle: 'I've Sung Many Songs, But Some Songs Have Been A Challenge'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

'Today's girls are freer than the earlier generation. They perform more freely.'

Birthday concert for Lata!

Birthday concert for Lata!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani will felicitate Lata Mangeshkar on her 75th birthday.

'Lata has long and gorgeous hair'

'Lata has long and gorgeous hair'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Legendary actress Kamini Kaushal recalls her long association with the amazing Lata Mangeshkar.

'Lataji became a fantastic cook'

'Lataji became a fantastic cook'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'In just a couple of years, she proved herself the best cook in the Mangeshkar family.'

'They were playing my song at Lataji's funeral'

'They were playing my song at Lataji's funeral'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'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.'

'Asha Bhosle Helped Us Get Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'

'Asha Bhosle Helped Us Get Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

'She was the last of the diggaj kalakaars after Lataji, Kishoreda, Rafi saab and Mannada and with her demise, the golden era of Hindi film music has truly ended.'

Lata's gems of a different kind

Lata's gems of a different kind

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

The collection designs include a lot traditional motifs set in diamonds.

BAFTAs Recognise Dharmendra's Passing

BAFTAs Recognise Dharmendra's Passing

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) were held at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

A Beautiful, Cultural Evening With...

A Beautiful, Cultural Evening With...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Glimpses from the 58th and 59th Maharashtra State Film Awards held simultaneously in Mumbai this week.

Lata Award for Ravindra Jain

Lata Award for Ravindra Jain

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Bhansali Dedicates Gangubai Kathiawadi to Lataji

Bhansali Dedicates Gangubai Kathiawadi to Lataji

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'It's my humble tribute to a talent that has no limits, no boundaries.'

5 Romantic Rain Songs

5 Romantic Rain Songs

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

With the monsoon sweeping across many parts of India, Subhash K Jha picks 5 of his favourite romantic rain songs.

Concert disappoints Lata fans

Concert disappoints Lata fans

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

'An artist born but once in centuries'

'An artist born but once in centuries'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The President and the Prime Minister led the tributes for Mangeshkar who spent close to a month in the hospital before her demise.

In Lata's words: Her famous composers

In Lata's words: Her famous composers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

The veteran singer talks about her 2011 calendar, Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet, a collector's item.

Sing your favourite Lata song on rediff IShare

Sing your favourite Lata song on rediff IShare

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Celebrate the Legend's 80th birthday by recording a song on Rediff IShare.

PIX: Lata Mageshkar, Sachin Tendulkar meet with Raj Thackeray

PIX: Lata Mageshkar, Sachin Tendulkar meet with Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

PIX: Lata Mageshkar, Sachin Tendulkar meet with Raj Thackeray

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.

'Respect Lata, statement on taking back awards not aimed at her'

'Respect Lata, statement on taking back awards not aimed at her'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

"I did not say that," Chandurkar told this correspondent during a brief conversation. "What I said was those supporting communal parties should be stripped of national awards given to them by the government. I respect Lata Mangeshkar."

'Bharat Is Blessed To Have Bhupen Hazarika'

'Bharat Is Blessed To Have Bhupen Hazarika'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'That a song can carry the weight of a people's dreams and move hearts across the world.' On Bhupen Hazarika's 99th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays rich tribute to the legendary singer and composer.

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'

Lataji to take vaccine this week

Lataji to take vaccine this week

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'My personal doctor whom I trust blindly says it is best that I take the vaccination since it is absolutely safe.'

5 WONDERFUL Raksha Bandhan Songs

5 WONDERFUL Raksha Bandhan Songs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Subhash K Jha's Raksha Bandhan Playlist.

Lata: My voice is very average

Lata: My voice is very average

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Some time back, music was just noise.' 'Producers wrongly think item songs sell better.' 'Audiences are intelligent, they accept whatever you give, but that doesn't mean you can fool them.'

PIL in Bombay HC against use of Shivaji Park for funerals

PIL in Bombay HC against use of Shivaji Park for funerals

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died on February 6, was cremated at the ground situated in Dadar.

Lata: I'm hale and hearty, and in the mood to party!

Lata: I'm hale and hearty, and in the mood to party!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Lata Mangeshwar is upset with rumour-mongers who circulated rumours of her death.

'I Sat At Home For 3 Years; Don't Want To Go Back There'

'I Sat At Home For 3 Years; Don't Want To Go Back There'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

'I don't want to do silly or meaningless work anymore.'

I never threatened to leave Mumbai: Lata

I never threatened to leave Mumbai: Lata

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

"Nowadays, no-news is made news. And the victim of such news has to issue a clarification. I am unaccustomed to such things," she said.

How Many Languages Has Lataji Sung In?

How Many Languages Has Lataji Sung In?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

There is no conclusive clarity on how many songs Lataji has actually sung.