Today is the 75th birthday of Lata Mangeshkar. Wishing her warm regards and a very long life.
Well, certainly there are no words to express her achievements and dedication to her work. Her's had been an outstanding career and a great contribution to the Indian music.
Imagine more than 50 years of melodious voice for the people ........ This feat is just awesome.
She has sang complete range of songs, from classical to sensual ( just one though ,, "Aaa.... jane ja....). She has bagged nearly every awards that they give and MP govt. started an award on her name.
I am also grateful that she has always voiced against the wrong that are happening , like the music piracy and remixes. I vividly remember one photograph of her , closing her ears with distress and the text was, "Fed up of remixes...." or something like that.
I mean the deeds are so huge that i feel it asks for a Bharat Ratna for sure.. My only grudge is that it should be given rightaway.Usually what we people do is recognise someone once that person is no more. Also, if Nelson Mandela can be given it then it is just mandatory that it be given to her and many more.
Hope it will happen soon.......
Once again , let's celebrate the voice ,,,, "Aaj phir jine ki tamanna hain ................................"
2 comments:
Good write-up Sam. One more quality of hers I wanted to mention is selflessness. She had to carry the family on her shoulders right from the age of 13-14, and she did it with elan. She didn't even marry en route! Such sacrifices are very very rare indeed.
I sincerely apologise for not checking the facts and going ahead about writing this article.
Lata Didi did receive the Bharat Ratna on January 25, 2001.
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