Amitabh Bachchan was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at a ceremony in Mumbai's Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagrih.
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.
Subhash K Jha picks songs to celebrate Maha Shiv Ratri.
Long before she won royalty rights for playback singers, there was an undisclosed incident in Lataji's life where she not only put a male colleague in place, but also refused to sing with him thereafter.
'Romantic songs are my forte. Sadly, not too many of them are being created these days.'
I spent almost all my life trying to figure out how anyone could express so many shades of human feeling in her voice, wonders Subhash K Jha.
'We knew we would miss her, but we never knew it would be so hard.'
As India mourns Lata Mangeshkar's passing, Namrata Thakker takes a look at the Legend's life through these amazing pictures.
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.
India lost the incomparable Lata Mangeshkar at 8.12 am on February 6.
Rahul Dev Burman's collaboration with Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar was unique, but he saved his best for Lata Mangeshkar.
Glimpses of The Legend from our archives.
'When I heard the tune for Abhi Na Jao I was bowled over.' 'Of course, I never knew it would be such a timeless rage.'
'...It was because Lataji sang for us.'
It's the most romantic day of the year, and the best time to hum romantic songs!
'She could barely stand on her feet, but she summoned Composer Mayuresh Pai and told him she wanted to do some handpicked Ram bhajans, shlokas and chants for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.'
'I came to Mumbai in 1978 and struggled for the next 10 years.'
Subhash K Jha doffs his hat to the musical genius R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.
'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'
'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.'
To see the 92-year old father attending court for his son's bail plea was more heartbreaking than any scene from Kohli's cinema.
Rajani Kagra sings for Lata Mangeshkar.
'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.'
'It will remain my one regret that Lataji didn't sing for me in Meera.'
Subhash K Jha remembers Dilip Kumar on the screen legend's first death anniversary, July 7.
Lata Mangeshkar's amazing and glorious life paused at 8.12 am on February 6.
'I am proud to say she was my voice in all my best 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.'
Raakhee Gulzar has only words of praise for Director Esmayeel Shroff, who passed away at the age of 62.
Film folk, politicians and sports personalities joined hundreds of fans as they paid their last respects to Lata Mangeshkar.
'She has lived through a lot,' close friend Asha Parekh revealed to Subhash K Jha.
'Pankaj Udhasji took the Ghazal to the masses. He was a wonderful singer, but more importantly he was a wonderful human being.'
Do yourself a favour and let's NOT play Holi to the same handful of Holi songs each year. There's so much more than Holi Ke Din Dil Khil Jaate Hain (Sholay) or Rang Barse (Silsila)!
'Rafi Saab was such a skilled singer he could create any mood through his voice.'
'It's my humble tribute to a talent that has no limits, no boundaries.'
Pictures and tributes keep pouring in, reminding everyone how much she was loved.
'Lata didi's voice was as pure as a bell that rings in a temple.'
'It is very natural to connect to Lataji's songs whenever I am singing,' says Atul Bane.
The young singer sings Lata Mangeshkar's memorable song from Woh Kaun Thi.
Legendary radio personality Ameen Sayani passed into the ages on Tuesday, leaving the entertainment industry in a state of mourning.
