Lata Mangeshkar passes away

After battling age-related ailments for the last few weeks, Lata Mangeshkar breathed her last on Sunday. The 92-year-old passed away due to multiple organ failure after contracting COVID-19 and undergoing 28 days of treatment at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.

Lata was unarguably one of the most prolific singers in India. Though she primarily concentrated in Marathi and Hindi, she had recorded songs in over 36 Indian languages and few foreign languages. Popularly called as the Nightingale of India, Lata is a recipient of numerous prestigious awards.

In 1987, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award was bestowed on her by the Government of India. In 2001, in recognition of her contributions to the nation, she was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour. France conferred on her its highest civilian award, the Officer of the Legion of Honour, in 2007. She was also the recipient of 3 National Film Awards.