10 Iconic Songs Of ‘Queen Of Melody’ Lata Mangeshkar That Defined Indian Music Industry And Will Remain In Our Hearts Forever
Someone truly said, “An artist is born and not made,” and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar is truly the epitome of it as she was a gifted artist. Born on September 28, 1929, Lata Mangeshkar stepped into the world of entertainment at the mere age of 13 to financially support her family after the death of her father Deenanath Mangeshkar. She featured in many films and sang more than 25,000 songs and rightfully gained the title of ‘Nightingale of India’ and ‘Queen of Melody’. In a career spanning over 70 decades, Lata Ji had sung songs in over thirty-six regional Indian languages and foreign languages and received many awards including four Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer, three National Film Awards, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest civilian honour – Bharat Ratna, and many more. Sadly, we lost the legendary singer on February 6, at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai due to multiple-organ failure after being admitted to the hospital 29 days ago after testing positive for Covid-19. Lata Ji’s death left a void in the Indian music industry and it will remain unfilled forever. As a tribute, we curated some of the classic songs of Lata Mangeshkar that defined the Indian music industry and will remain in our hearts forever.
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Here Are 10 Iconic Songs By ‘Queen Of Melody’ Lata Mangeshkar That Defined Indian Music Industry And Will Remain In Our Hearts Forever:
1.Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
‘Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya’ is a famous song from the film Mughal-e-Azam. Composed by Naushad and written by Shakeel Badayuni, Lata Mangeshkar beautifully yet courageously declares the love of Anarkali, played by Madhubala, to the Prince. The rebellious tone of the song perfectly captures Lata Ji’s strength to cross the boundaries created by society to prove herself. The film, as well as the song, will remain in our hearts forever.
2. Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon
The patriotic song ‘Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo’ by the ‘Melody Queen’ has a special in all of our hearts. Written and composed after the gruesome Sino-India war, the song motivated the nation. The magical voice of Lata Ji filled with numerous emotions added a special magic to the song and even brought tears to the eyes of the then Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
3. Lag Jaa Gale
Lata Mangeshkar considered the song ‘Lag Jaa Gale’ to be among her top favourite songs. The song from the film Woh Kaun Thi? is about the separation of two lovers and Lata Ji’s melodious voice perfectly sums up all the feelings one experiences when losing someone close.
4. Naam Goom Jayega
The song ‘Naam Goom Jayega’ from the film Kinara, sung by the legendary singer is undoubtedly a masterpiece. The lyrics, “Meri awaaz hi pehchaan hai,” really perfectly capture the life of Lata Ji as she will be remembered forever for her soulful voice.
5. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
The title song of the film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor, and Hrithik Roshan, explains the importance of family. Lata Ji’s voice adds magic to the song and touches the heart of every listener and many of us remember this iconic movie from just this song.
6. Ajeeb Dastan Hai Ye
The song ‘Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Ye’ is another classic song of the legendary singer and one of the most famous songs of the film Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi featuring Meena Kumari and Raaj Kumar. In this song, Lata Ji sings about life and how strange it is. The catchy lyrics and typical Goan music will be stuck forever in our minds.
7. Uthaye Jaa Unke Sitam
The song ‘Uthaye Jaa Unke Sitam’ from the film Andaz, featuring Nargis and Dilip Kumar was a turning point in Lata Mangeshkar’s professional life. The song was one of her initial hits and beautifully captures her raw and youthful voice as she sings about her sorrows.
8. Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai
The song from the film Guide starring Dev and Waheeda Rehman is an ode to life voiced by Lata Mangeshkar. In this song, she sings about breaking barriers and finding your identity as she did in her real life and blessed the music industry with her magical voice.
9. Jiya Jale
The evergreen song ‘Jiya Jale’ was the first song Lata Ji sang for A R Rehman. It is from the film Dil Se written by Gulzar. Lata Mangeshkar’s angelic voice perfectly conveys the deep emotions in this song.
10. Tujhe Dekha Toh Yeh Jana Sanam
This song from the film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge starring Kajol and Shahrukh Khan is about falling in love. With this timeless masterpiece, the singer made us fall in love with her voice and we won’t forget it for years to come.
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To say that Lata Mangeshkar will always be the most iconic and influential singer of all time is to state the obvious. She used to enter the studio without wearing slippers and that explains that she worshipped music with her whole heart, she was a music icon yet so grounded.
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