Fascinating excerpts from Lata Mangeshkar... In Her Own Voice, the new book on the legendary singer who turns 80 on September 28.
Legendary actress Kamini Kaushal recalls her long association with the amazing Lata Mangeshkar.
'As a new actress, I was watching Lata Mangeshkar with awe at an event. Later, I mustered the courage to call her. I heard her divine voice on the phone, she sent me a sari home and it was a boon to me.'
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A book chronicling the life and times of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar in the form of conversations with her was released on May 15.
'His Dil deewana in Maine Pyar Kiya came to me at a time when I was thinking of retirement.'
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'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 iconic singer has some awecome songs to her credit.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray were among the famous faces who queued up at the polling booths on Monday to caste their votes in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
'I will always remember her as a very beautiful human being.' 'God seems to summon such people a little quickly.'
'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.
Ram Kumar, the late legend Sivaji Ganesan's son, remembers his father and family's close relationship with Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle and their family.
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Tanmay is seen roasting the revered Bharat Ratna awardees all in the name of humour. Titled Sachin v/s Lata Civil War, some of the punchlines used against Lata in the video include Jon Snow also died, so should you, Your face looks like someone has kept you in water for eight days.
Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani will felicitate Lata Mangeshkar on her 75th birthday.
'With his going, my relationship with the Kapoor family has ended.'
When you are the Ambanis, you can get even Mata Saraswati to bless you.
Lata Mangeshkar gave away Dinannath Smruthi Pratisthan, awards in memory of her father Master Dinannath Mangeshkar on his 71st death Anniversary.
'Many thought it was the end for me,' Lataji told Subhash K Jha. 'I just couldn't sing!'
Lata Mangeshkar...in her own voice is fascinating because the bulk of the book is in the form of an interview, conducted not over days or weeks but over years.
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With two phases of voting already completed, political parties are busy with filing nominations, addressing roadshows and undertaking hectic campaigns for the constituencies that will vote this month.
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The veteran singer talks about her 2011 calendar, Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet, a collector's item.
'Listen to my songs if they make you happy at home.'
Mohammad Rafi had a powerful range that could accommodate anything from the sublime O duniya ke rakhwale for Bharat Bhushan in Baiju Bawra to the eccentric Badan pe sitare lapete huye for Shammi Kapoor in Prince.
Lata Mangeshkar looks back at the people who influenced her the most.
'For those who like romance in their music, I suggest they search for this song.'
Legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar on Thursday expressed concern over Sena chief Bal Thackeray's ailing health and re-scheduled a music event.
'There must have been some wonderful genetic disorder due to which I was attracted towards filmi songs.'
Here's looking at Lataji's priceless 2013 calendar.
'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'
Veteran playback singer Lata Mangeshkar on Friday said that she wished to see Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the prime minister.
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