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Lata's death created 'great void in subcontinent's music': Bangla PM Hasina

Lata Mangeshkar's demise has created a "great void in the subcontinent's musical arena", Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Sunday as she condoled the death of the "empress of music".

In a message of condolence, Hasina said Mangeshkar will remain alive forever in the hearts of the people in the region through her work.

"A great void has been created in the subcontinent's musical arena with the demise of the 'Sur Samraggi (empress of music)'," the prime minister said, praying for the salvation of the departed soul and conveying her deep sympathy to the bereaved family.

In a separate message, President Abdul Hamid also expressed his profound shock and sorrow at the death of the legendary singer and expressed condolences to the bereaved family, local news website Jagonews24.com reported.

Mangeshkar, 92, died at 8:12 am on Sunday in Mumbai due to multi-organ failure after over 28 days of COVID-19 diagnosis.

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When avid cricket fan Lata Mangeskhar fasted for India win in 2011 WC semis

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's love for cricket is no secret and she had her own superstitions like any fan such as fasting for the Indian team's victory during the high voltage World Cup semifinal clash against arch rivals Pakistan in 2011.

Mangeshkar, 92, one of the biggest music icons of the country, died on Sunday at a Mumbai hospital due to multiple organ failure, according to her sister Usha Mangeshkar and doctors treating her.

She did not eat or drink during the nine-hour nail-biter at Mohali which India won by 29 runs to make it to the final.

I had watched the whole match and I was very tense," Mangeshkar had told PTI in an interview at that time.

"Everyone in my family follows some kind of superstition when India is playing. I, Meena and Usha did not eat or drink anything during the match. I was constantly praying for victory and we had our dinner after India won, she had said.

An avid cricket fan, Mangeshkar had watched the 1983 World Cup final, which India won, from the gallery at the Lord's.

Recalling the 1983 World Cup final, Mangeshkar had said that she was in London at that time for a concert and was desperate to watch the final after Kapil Dev's boys had won the semifinal against England.

I had invited Kapil Dev and his team for dinner before the match to my hotel. I wished them best of luck and after that our team created history, she had said.

After winning the trophy, Kapil Dev invited me for a dinner with the Indian team in London. I went there and congratulated the players.

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End of an era: Lata Mangeshkar's admirers in UAE mourn singer's demise

Singing legend Lata Mageshkar's admirers in the UAE on Sunday mourned the demise of India's nightingale, saying it is like losing a family member.

Mangeshkar, 92, died at 8.12 am on Sunday in Mumbai due to multi organ failure after over 28 days of COVID-19 diagnosis.

Rawalpindi-born and Dubai-based art curator Ayesha Imtiaz said that he does not know if his words would do justice to the gravity of this news.

End of an era indeed. Listened to and loved by at least four generations, It's like losing a family member. Probably heard her voice more than anyone else's throughout our lives. She will always stay alive through her voice, says Imtiaz, humming her famous song Naam gum jaye ga, chehra ye badal jaye ga, Meri awaaz hi pehchaan hai.

The legendary singer was also the favourite artist of Imtiaz's father.

When he (father) passed away last year, I would listen to Lataji's songs to recall his presence and cry. Her songs were a bridge between many relationships, Imtiaz told PTI.

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Void created by Lata Mangeshkar's death hard to put in words: RSS chief Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the void created by the death of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was hard to be described in words.

Mangeshkar (92) died at a hospital in Mumbai in the morning after multiple organ failure.

Terming Mangeshkar as 'Ananddhan' who ruled the hearts of people with her melodious voice for eight decades, Bhagwat said, "The anguish and void that has come up not just in my heart but of every Indian with the death of Lata Didi is very hard to describe in words."

Despite being a singer of international repute, she used to prepare and practice before singing any song, just as she would do when she was 13 years' old, he said.

Bhagwat lauded her "tapasya" (devotion) towards her personal, family, social and professional life, and said her behaviour symbolising "suchita" (purity) and "sadhna" (meditation) was an example for everyone.

 

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Lata fans throng her birthplace in Indore, demand naming locality after her

The Sikh Mohalla street in Indore, where Lata Mangeshkar was born, was on Sunday flooded with fans who demanded that the locality be named after the music legend.

Mangeshkar, who died in a Mumbai hospital on Sunday, was born in the locality which is adjacent to a gurdwara on September 28, 1929. A cloth shop now operates from the place where she was born. After word of her demise spread, her fans thronged the locality. The street, adjoining the local district court, is known as Court Wali Gully and Chat Wali Gully because of the snacks shops there.

We have been asking the local administration for the last several years that this street be named after Lata Mangeshkar, Sanjay Patel, a local music and culture expert, told PTI.

As per government records, the street is named after former High Court justice Shankar Madhav Samvatsar, he said.

After Mangeshkar's death, there will be a competition across the country to name places and institutions after her. But we will always carry this pain that the street of her birthplace could not be named after her when she was alive, Patel said.

Indore's Lok Sabha MP Shankar Lalwani said, We put her picture at the corner of the street to mark her birthday last year.

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Lata Mangeshkar epitome of grace, her demise has left music broken: PCB chief Ramiz Raja

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja on Sunday condoled the demise of singer Lata Mangeshkar, saying she was the "epitome of grace."

 

"Lata Mangeshkar was the epitome of grace, humility, and simplicity, and therefore greatness.. a lesson for all. Kishore Kumar and now her death has left me music broken," tweeted Raja.

 

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday at the age of 92 years. The megastar had been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital on January 8 after she was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia. Though having recovered from COVID, the singer was put on ventilator support after her condition worsened on Saturday.

 

Two-day national mourning will be observed in memory of Lata Mangeshkar. The national flag will also fly at half-mast for two days, as a mark of respect, and she will be given a State funeral. 

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Kerala leaders condole Lata Mangeshkar's demise

Leaders across the political spectrum in Kerala on Sunday condoled the demise of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar saying she has conquered the hearts of the people and will live among us through the thousands of songs immortalised by her.

 

Mangeshkar died at a hospital in Mumbai on Sunday due to multiple organ failure. She was 92.

 

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said he was deeply grieved by the sad demise of Mangeshkar.

 

"She will live in our minds through countless melodies that her mellifluous voice immortalized. May her soul attain Mukti... Lata ji's greatness goes beyond her sweet voice. By singing in almost all Indian languages, Lata ji showed us how music unites people of diverse languages and locations. My heartfelt condolences," Khan wrote on Twitter.

 

In his message, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said many generations grew up with her songs and that Mangeshkar has an indelible place in 

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Lata Mangeshkar had a fantastic sense of humour, vivid memory: Lalit Pandit

Music composer Lalit Pandit of the famous duo Jatin-Lalit, who worked on most of Lata Mangeshkar's songs in the last two decades, has many memories of the music icon but what stands out the most for him is her crackling sense of humour that helped break the ice.

 

Jatin-Lalit worked on many film albums with the singing legend, who passed away on Sunday due to multiple organ failure at the age of 92.

 

"She was a jewel. There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always," an emotional Pandit told PTI.

 

The composer said Mangeshkar had a sharp memory.

 

"What not many know is, she had a fantastic sense of humour and she would always remember things. Her memory was vivid. If she met you, she'd remember you, if you shared something with her, there's no way she's forgetting it," he recalled.

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News update: Security beefed up at Shivaji Park for Lata Mangeshkar funeral

Mumbai Police have beefed up security in and around the Shivaji Park in Dadar area for the funeral of veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died at a hospital here on Sunday morning, an official said.

 

Prominent personalities from the film industry, politicians and other well-wishers of the late singer are expected to arrive to pay tributes to her, hence traffic on some of the major roads here will be diverted, he said.

 

Keeping in mind the movement of VIPs at her residence on Pedder Road in south Mumbai and the Shivaji Park, barricading has been done at some key spots in those areas, the official said, adding the police will ensure a smooth movement of vehicles.

 

After the 92-year-old singer's demise at the Breach Candy Hospital in the morning, top city police officials visited her residence and the Shivaji Park.

 

The traffic police have deployed extra personnel in Dadar area for regulating the vehicular movement, the official said.

 

Extra police force and dog squads have also been deployed at the Shivaji Park, he said.

 

 

 

 

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BJP defers launch of UP election manifesto

The BJP on Sunday deferred the launch of its manifesto for Uttar Pradesh, citing the death of singer Lata Mangeshkar. Home minister Amit Shah was to launch the manifesto called Lok Kalyan Sankalp Patra, Hindustan Times website reported.

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Lata Mangeshkar ruled music: Pakistan Information Minister

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Lata Mangeshkar's accomplishments will 'remain incomparable': President Kovid

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Tw-day national mourning for Lata Mangeshkar

PTI reports there will two days of national mourning for singer Lata Mangeshkar. The national flag will be at half mast.

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Beyond films, Lata Didi was always passionate about India's growth: PM Modi

Beyond films, Lata Didi was always passionate about India's growth & wanted to see a strong and developed India: PM Modi

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I am anguished beyond words: PM Modi