Lata Mangeshkar laid to rest in Mumbai; as it happened

From PM Modi, to Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor to Cricket star Sachin Tendulkar to CM Udhav Thackeray- dignitaries from all walks of life came to bid a final goodbye to India's nightingale Lata Mangeshkar. 

See photos of her last rites here- Lata Mangeshkar funeral: PM Narendra Modi, Shah Rukh Khan & others pay tribute to the icon

PM Narendra Modi was received at Mumbai airport by state minister Aditya Thackeray and BJP leader Devender Fadnavis. 

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Mumbai. He will be attending Mangeshkar's funeral. 

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Lata Mangeshkar's love for cricket was well-known. She also shared a deep bond with cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. 

Tendulkar was one of the first to visit Breach Candy hospital on Sunday morning following the singer's demise. 

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Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, and other stars arrive at Prabha Kunj, Lata Mangeshkar's residence to pay their tribute to the late singer. 

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"India has lost its voice today. Lata Mangeshkar, 'the nightingale of India', is no more. It's a void that will never be filled by anyone - in any generation.  Mangeshkar's seven-decade career in Indian cinema, having sung over 50,000 songs in over 20 Indian languages is both enviable and inspiring. Having inspired generations of musicians, Mangeshkar leaves behind a tall legacy of songs that will remain timeless for years to come." 

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According to latest reports, PM Modi is likely to attend late singer Lata Mangeshkar's last rights which will take place at Mumbai's Shivaji Park at 6:30 PM. 

PM Narendra Modi on said he will be visiting Mumbai later in the day to pay his last respects to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. 

"Will be leaving for Mumbai in some time to pay my last respects to Lata Didi," Modi tweeted. 

PM Modi address on Lata Mangeshkar

During a virtual address to pay tribute to the legendary singer, Indian PM Modi said, "Lata Didi has gone to the heavenly abode. Many people, like me, will proudly say that they had a close connection with her." 

"Wherever you go, you can always find her loved ones. Her melodious voice will always stay with us, I pay tributes to her with a heavy heart." he added. 

Officials review preparations for the last rites

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray reached Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, where singing legend Lata Mangeshkar was being treated. 

Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray has reviewed preparations for the last rites ceremony of singer at Shivaji Park. 

Last rites to be held with full state honours today evening. 

Two days of state mourning

The Indian government has announced that two days of state mourning will be observed today and tomorrow during which the National Flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India as a mark of respect to Lata Mangeshkar. 

Javed Akhtar is among the millions who believe Lataji’s voice to be therapeutic. “When your morale is down or when you're not feeling well, her songs immediately restore and heal you,”  he said.

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"...there was one filmmaker who could not/did not work with the Nightingale through most of his cinema, and that was Guru Dutt. In none of his magnum opuses from 'Pyasa' to  'Kagaz Ke Phool' to 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam' and 'Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi' will you find the life-giving vocals of Lata Mangeshkar," the author writes. 

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Bollywood pay tributes to Lata Mangeshkar

Bollywood celebrities including Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor and others took to their social media handle to pay tribute to the 'Nightingale of India'. 

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar also paid tribute on Twitter with a heartfelt post, "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"

Tributes pour in

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu joined the nation in sending their condolences. 

President Kovind wrote: "In her vast range of songs, rendering the essence and beauty of India, generations found expression of their inner-most emotions. A Bharat Ratna, Lata-ji’s accomplishments will remain incomparable." 

PM Modi wrote: "Lata Didi’s songs brought out a variety of emotions. She closely witnessed the transitions of the Indian film world for decades." 

Lata Mangeshkar passes away

India's most loved singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday (February 6) at the age of 92, leaving behind a teary-eyed nation. 

She passed away at 8:12am (local time) due to a multi-organ failure, said Dr Pratit Samdani, who was treating the iconic singer in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. 

The government announced two days of national mourning. The national flag will fly at half-mast and the Bollywood icon will be given a funeral with state honours. 

The 'Melody Queen' was conferred with the highest civilian honours of India and France. 

Her body will be brought at 12.30 PM to her Peddar Road residence- Prabha Kunj- so that family members, colleagues, friends and fans can pay their last respect. 

At 6:30 PM her body will be moved for last rites to Shivaji Park where the last rites will be performed.