Lata Mangeshkar Dies At 92. Political Figures, Bollywood Celebrities And Fans Mourn The Demise Of The Legendary Singer
This morning, I woke up to the news of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar’s demise. The death of this iconic singer has engulfed the nation in shock waves. The veteran singer breathed her last earlier this morning at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. The doctor treating the 92-year-old singer told the media that she died at 8.12 am due to multi-organ failure after being hospitalised for over 29 days. Soon after, the central government has announced two-day National mourning on the demise of Lata Mangeshkar and said that the National Flag will be flown at half-mast throughout the country as a mark of respect to the Nightingale of India. The state government has announced that the Bharat Ratan awardee will be accorded a state funeral. The mortal remains of the singer will be taken to her residence and later to Dadar’s Shivaji park where her last rites will be conducted with full state honours around 6 pm.
As soon as the news of the demise of the singer broke out, everyone from Bollywood celebs to fans to political figures took to social media to mourn the loss and to pay a tribute to the Queen of Melody. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and several other leaders mourned the demise of Lata Mangeshkar.
I am anguished beyond words. The kind and caring Lata Didi has left us. She leaves a void in our nation that cannot be filled. The coming generations will remember her as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had an unparalleled ability to mesmerise people. pic.twitter.com/MTQ6TK1mSO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 6, 2022
An artist born but once in centuries, Lata-didi was an exceptional human being, full of warmth, as I found whenever I met her. The divine voice has gone quiet forever but her melodies will remain immortal, echoing in eternity. My condolences to her family and admirers everywhere. pic.twitter.com/FfQ8lmjHGN
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 6, 2022
मुंबई के ब्रीच कैंडी हॉस्पिटल पहुँच कर स्वर कोकिल भारत रत्न लता मंगेशकर जी के अंतिम दर्शन किए। उनके परिवार को सांत्वना दी। लता दीदी हमेशा हम सभी के लिए प्रेरणा बनी रहेंगी। ईश्वर पुण्यात्मा को शांति प्रदान करे। ॐ शांति pic.twitter.com/sRg0SQQ0kt
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) February 6, 2022
Sad to learn about the demise of Swar Kokila, Lata Mangeshkar ji. She enriched our lives for decades with her soulful voice. The nightingale of India has passed away but she will live in our hearts forever. Om Shanti. 🙏#LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/KChLwLo4Ak
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) February 6, 2022
Bollywood celebs including Akshay Kumar, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, Mallika Sherawat, Nimrat Kaur, Ajay Devgn, Vir Das, Parineeti Chopra, Dia Mirza, Paresh Rawal, Anil Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Hema Malini, Honey Singh, Kangana Ranaut, Anushka Sharma and several other also took to Twitter to remember Lata Mangeshkar and pay a tribute to her for her contribution to the Entertainment industry as well as India’s rich culture.
Check out these tweets
Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hain, Gar Yaad Rahe…and how can one forget such a voice!
Deeply saddened by the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar ji, my sincere condolences and prayers. Om Shanti 🙏🏻— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) February 6, 2022
https://twitter.com/ParineetiChopra/status/1490204398592540674?s=20&t=DaYScCjfM3xeA8m5x_4m1g
Lataji ..our national treasure no more ..her voice lit up our lives , gave us solace when we were sad , gave strength when we were low..Thank you Lataji and RIP🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/Z2yLedcNdw
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) February 6, 2022
Love, respect and prayers 🌹 @mangeshkarlata pic.twitter.com/PpJb1AdUdc
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) February 6, 2022
‘God speaks through beautiful voices’
Sad sad day for India as our nightingale leaves her mortal body. Lataji’s voice has immortalised her for ever. She will live in our hearts through her music. My deepest condolences to her family, friends and fans. RIP Lataji 💔🙏 pic.twitter.com/fM1he67o2G— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) February 6, 2022
Through joy, through pain, there was one voice that sang out loud what we felt deep in our hearts. She gave voice to so many of our unsaid feelings… Now that voice is gone and we shall remain in the darkness of the unexpressed. #LataMangeshkar #legend #nightangle #condolence
— Vikram Bhatt (@TheVikramBhatt) February 6, 2022
Heartbroken, but blessed to have known & loved this incredible soul…Lataji holds a place in our hearts that will never be taken by anyone else. That's how profoundly she has impacted our lives with her music.
May she rest in peace & light up the heavens with her brightness 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/HjgIQyE7mo— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 6, 2022
Lata Mangeshkarji’s voice will always be India’s voice. Our glorious nightingale of India. Our Bharat Ratna.
Om Shanti 🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/UIzLfDBSit
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) February 6, 2022
Feb 6 is a dark day for us – the legend who has given us a treasure trove of lilting songs, the Nightingale of India, Lataji, has left us to continue her divine music in heaven🙏 It is a personal loss for me as our affection & admiration for each other was mutual❤️ pic.twitter.com/zTUjlw9D7y
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) February 6, 2022
There will be always only one Nightingale of India #LataMangeshkar ! Rest in Peace Lata Ji. pic.twitter.com/TDPescIdNw
— Yo Yo Honey Singh (@asliyoyo) February 6, 2022
An icon forever. I will always savour the legacy of her songs. How fortunate were we to have grown up listening to Lataji’s songs. Om Shanti. My deepest condolences to the Mangeshkar family🙏
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) February 6, 2022
https://twitter.com/iam_juhi/status/1490203895653879808?s=20&t=7PnZ4kdMeVYIkf3sqfgysw
An icon a legend .. words will always fall short. Thank you for your glorious voice Lata ji. It will resonate worldwide for generations to come. RIP .
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) February 6, 2022
Lost a legend today… Many generations will always remember you like this, @mangeshkarlata ji🙏 A big loss to the entire nation.
Om Shanti. May you Rest in Peace 🙏💐
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.#NightingaleOfIndia #RestInPeace #LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/jiVawPuepd— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) February 6, 2022
..and she lives forever. pic.twitter.com/mhZU8f8GTm
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) February 6, 2022
We lost a legend…
Lata Mangeshkar ji your music, personality, humility will always stay with us for generations… My condolences to the family 🙏🏼#LataMangeshkar— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) February 6, 2022
Several television celebrities including Karan Kundra, Rubina Dilaik, Gaurav Khanna, Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya and Hina Khan also mourned the loss of the legendary singer.
An era comes to an end!! the songs, the memories, the pride.. nightingale!! Your voice will live on ma’am through your incredible body of work! Om Shanti!
#LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/M65Rd7vC3h— Karan Kundrra (@kkundrra) February 6, 2022
The True Legend Gone …….. Rest In Peace Nightingale of India @mangeshkarlata ji 🙏🏼
— Rubina Dilaik (@RubiDilaik) February 6, 2022
Shayad Phir iss janam mai mulakaat ho na ho.. #LagJaaGale
There will be no one like you #latamangeshkar Ji..No one..
Rest in peace 🙏 Om Shanti..
prayers and condolences 💐— Hina Khan (@eyehinakhan) February 6, 2022
You have left our nation in a void today Lata ji.🙏
Art historians will study your work and your songs will live for centuries to come. You were an era of musical evolution India saw from before independence till date, that has come to an end today.
RIP Sushri Lata Mangeshkar ji pic.twitter.com/PpNO7E1ikD— Divyanka T Dahiya (@Divyanka_T) February 6, 2022
Short of words and will always be while saying anything about this LEGEND 💔
Learning to sing early on in my childhood, I was always told to follow your path by my father.
I am blessed and honoured to have shared my birthday with you 🙏🏻❤️OM SHANTI 🙏🏻 #LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/PbtKmSE2dN
— Munmun Dutta (@moonstar4u) February 6, 2022
A huge loss to the nation… Our nightingale is no more! My heartfelt condolences to Lata Ji's family and near ones. #RestInPeace #LataMangeshkar 💔 pic.twitter.com/52Kc005emu
— adaa khan (@adaa1nonly) February 6, 2022
Legends are forever. #LataMangeshkar RIP. 🙏🏻
— Abhinav Shukla (@ashukla09) February 6, 2022
Her legacy is for eternity.
Heartfelt condolences to the family.
Om Shanti #LataMangeshkar
💔🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/guENNYy5Lk— Sumona Chakravarti (@sumona24) February 6, 2022
Om shanti . Sat Sat Naman .🙏🙏
The VOICE is gone.. RIP Lata Ji..
An Era ended..deeply saddened.. https://t.co/wct6f1yv11— Gaurav Khanna (@iamgauravkhanna) February 6, 2022
May your void be never filled and may your soul rest in peace, #LataMangeshkar Ji. We will miss you but your voice will stay with us forever🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/0kAHDOBAAr
— Ektaa R Kapoor (@EktaaRKapoor) February 6, 2022
REST IN LIGHT & LEGEND MA’AM. . DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY 🙏 🕯 pic.twitter.com/EjBGBRG8yV
— Mouni Roy Nambiar (@Roymouni) February 6, 2022
Ajeeb dastan hai kaha shuru kahan khatam , I listen to you every morning .. sukhkarta dukhaharta ganpati aarti ,will continue to do so for the rest of my life … #LataMangeskar pic.twitter.com/VGsg5WhRp2
— Arjun Bijlani (@Thearjunbijlani) February 6, 2022
I’m Heartbroken! 💔Latadidi you will always remain so special to me in my heart always and forever. You took me into your family, you treated me like your son.I will miss you so much didi. I love you! Heaven has gained a rare gem! 💔🥲
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.@lata_mangeshkar #latamangeshkar pic.twitter.com/YkZuKdTuSw— Rajiv Adatia (@TheRajivAdatia) February 6, 2022
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For the uninitiated, Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to the ICU in Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai after testing positive for Covid-19 earlier in January. She was also diagnosed with pneumonia and kept under observation due to her age and underlying health conditions. Even after recovering from Covid-19 and pneumonia later in January, the veteran singer remained in the ICU and was put on ventilator support after her health condition worsened. She was later taken off ventilator support and was conscious. Lata Mangeshkar’s doctors had revealed that her health was improving as she had been off the ventilator for three days. Just as the doctors were preparing to discharge her in the coming week, the legendary singer’s health condition worsened again. Just a few days ago, speaking to the media, the doctor had said that the singer was critical and under aggressive therapy.
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Also Read: Legendary Singer Lata Mangeshkar Admitted In ICU After Testing Positive For COVID-19. We Hope She Gets Well Soon!
The news of the death of Lata Mangeshkar has left the entire country in a state of shock and as much as it pains to say this, she is no more. She may have left this world but she will always live in our hearts.
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