<p>Bollywood superstar Salman Khan sang `Lag Jaa Gale` while paying an emotional musical tribute to the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.<br />
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The Indian entertainment industry lost a gem on February 6, when Bharat Ratna awardee, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar left for her heavenly abode at the age of 92 after multiple organ failure.<br />
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While the nation is still mourning her demise, superstar Salman Khan took to his Instagram handle to pay a musical tribute to the legend. Khan shared a video in which he could be seen singing Lata`s one of the most memorable songs--`Lag Jaa Gale`. "Never has been, never will be any1 like u Lataji...," he captioned the post.</p>

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<p>Lata Mangeshkar was cremated at Shivaji Park on Sunday-- February 6 in Mumbai with full state honours. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present at the funeral of the celebrated singer.<br />
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Several celebrities including Shraddha Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan among others also paid their last respects to the iconic singer at Shivaji Park on Sunday.<br />
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For the uninformed, Lata Mangeshkar had been admitted to Mumbai`s Breach Candy hospital on January 8 after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia.&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood superstar Salman Khan sang `Lag Jaa Gale` while paying an emotional musical tribute to the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. The Indian entertainment industry lost a gem on February 6, when Bharat Ratna awardee, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar left for her heavenly abode at the age of 92 after multiple organ failure.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan sang `Lag Jaa Gale` while paying an emotional musical tribute to the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. The Indian entertainment industry lost a gem on February 6, when Bharat Ratna awardee, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar left for her heavenly abode at the age of 92 after multiple organ failure. While the nation is still mourning her demise, superstar Salman Khan took to his Instagram handle to pay a musical tribute to the legend. Khan shared a video in which he could be seen singing Lata`s one of the most memorable songs--`Lag Jaa Gale`. "Never has been, never will be any1 like u Lataji...," he captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) × Lata Mangeshkar was cremated at Shivaji Park on Sunday-- February 6 in Mumbai with full state honours. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present at the funeral of the celebrated singer. Several celebrities including Shraddha Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan among others also paid their last respects to the iconic singer at Shivaji Park on Sunday. For the uninformed, Lata Mangeshkar had been admitted to Mumbai`s Breach Candy hospital on January 8 after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia.

Salman Khan sings 'Lag Jaa Gale' in emotional tribute to Lata Mangeshkar

<p>'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon...'&nbsp;</p>

<p>This song is one of the most heartbreaking tributes ever composed to commemorate Indian soldiers, who lost their lives fighting enemies. It was composed to remember Indian soldiers who died during the India-China war in 1962.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The emotional song is sung by none other than the iconic singer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/legendary-indian-singer-lata-mangeshkar-passes-away-nation-goes-into-mouring-450831">Lata Mangeshkar</a>, who left for heavenly abode on Sunday (February 6) at the age of 92.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The song 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon' is written in Hindi by Kavi Pradeep and composed by C Ramchandra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was first performed live two months after the war by Mangeshkar on Republic Day (26 January) 1963 at the National Stadium in the nation's capital, New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lata-mangeshkar-turns-91-from-beginning-to-great-achievements-a-look-back-at-her-great-life-330843" hreflang="en">Remembering Lata Mangeshkar: A look back at the music legend's incredible career</a>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar sang the song in the presence of former Indian President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Years later in 2013, in one of the media interviews, Lata Mangeshkar said that she had initially refused the opportunity to sing the song, as she had said she wasn't prepared during that time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It was Pradeepji, (Kavi Pradeep) the poet, who wrote the immortal lyrics, who came to me and asked me to sing the song. I declined because there was no time to rehearse. You see, at that time I was working round-the-clock. To give special attention to one song seemed impossible," she had said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lata-mangeshkar1929-2022-10-melodious-bollywood-songs-from-her-80-year-long-career-261435" hreflang="en">Lata Mangeshkar(1929-2022): 10 Melodious Bollywood Songs from her 80 year long career</a>&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It was on 27th January, 1963. Didi Lata Mangeshkar sang "Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon" in front of PM Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru and thousands of Indians at Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi.<br />
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Pic of 1963 :<br />
The Nightingale of India ‘Lata Mangeshkar’ ji Sings “Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon” To Remember Indian Soldiers Who Died In<br />
Indo - China War .<br />
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Nation salutes her 🙏🏻<br />
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PC <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaHistorypic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndiaHistorypic</a> <a href="https://t.co/SXn6C4uShF">pic.twitter.com/SXn6C4uShF</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">1963 :: Lata Mangeshkar Sings “Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon” To Remember Indian Soldiers Who Died In India - China War<br />
ॐ शांति शांति शांति।<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/latamangeshkar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#latamangeshkar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/latamangeshkardeath?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#latamangeshkardeath</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LataMangeshkarrip?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LataMangeshkarrip</a> <a href="https://t.co/HFBo26QmST">pic.twitter.com/HFBo26QmST</a></p>
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<p><strong>RIP Lata&nbsp;Mangeshkar</strong></p>

<p>The government announced&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She passed away on Feb 6&nbsp;at 8:12am (local time) due to a multi-organ failure, said&nbsp;Dr Pratit Samdani, who was treating the iconic singer in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.</p>

<p>Known as the 'Queen of Melody' and the 'Nightingale of India', Mangeshkar was one of the most loved singers in the history of the Indian music industry.</p>

<p>She was admitted to the hospital on January 8 after she had been diagnosed with Covid and pneumonia. She had recovered from the deadly virus but Mangeshkar was put on ventilator support after her condition worsened on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>


'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon...' This song is one of the most heartbreaking tributes ever composed to commemorate Indian soldiers, who lost their lives fighting enemies.

'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon...' This song is one of the most heartbreaking tributes ever composed to commemorate Indian soldiers, who lost their lives fighting enemies. It was composed to remember Indian soldiers who died during the India-China war in 1962. The emotional song is sung by none other than the iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar, who left for heavenly abode on Sunday (February 6) at the age of 92. The song 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon' is written in Hindi by Kavi Pradeep and composed by C Ramchandra. It was first performed live two months after the war by Mangeshkar on Republic Day (26 January) 1963 at the National Stadium in the nation's capital, New Delhi. Remembering Lata Mangeshkar: A look back at the music legend's incredible career The legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar sang the song in the presence of former Indian President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Years later in 2013, in one of the media interviews, Lata Mangeshkar said that she had initially refused the opportunity to sing the song, as she had said she wasn't prepared during that time. "It was Pradeepji, (Kavi Pradeep) the poet, who wrote the immortal lyrics, who came to me and asked me to sing the song. I declined because there was no time to rehearse. You see, at that time I was working round-the-clock. To give special attention to one song seemed impossible," she had said. Lata Mangeshkar(1929-2022): 10 Melodious Bollywood Songs from her 80 year long career It was on 27th January, 1963. Didi Lata Mangeshkar sang "Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon" in front of PM Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru and thousands of Indians at Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi. Pt. Nehru couldn't control tears. The song became an emotion for crores of Indians.#RIP_Lata_Didi 🙏😭 pic.twitter.com/FYAEVcrFzB — Brijesh Kamani (@FighterBrijesh) February 6, 2022 × Legends Never Die ! Pic of 1963 : The Nightingale of India ‘Lata Mangeshkar’ ji Sings “Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon” To Remember Indian Soldiers Who Died In Indo - China War . Nation salutes her 🙏🏻 PC @IndiaHistorypic pic.twitter.com/SXn6C4uShF — Sonal Goel IAS (@sonalgoelias) February 6, 2022 × 1963 :: Lata Mangeshkar Sings “Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon” To Remember Indian Soldiers Who Died In India - China War ॐ शांति शांति शांति।#latamangeshkar #latamangeshkardeath #LataMangeshkarrip pic.twitter.com/HFBo26QmST — Nitin Bundela (@Thenitinbundela) February 6, 2022 × RIP Lata Mangeshkar 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. She passed away on Feb 6 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. Known as the 'Queen of Melody' and the 'Nightingale of India', Mangeshkar was one of the most loved singers in the history of the Indian music industry. She was admitted to the hospital on January 8 after she had been diagnosed with Covid and pneumonia. She had recovered from the deadly virus but Mangeshkar was put on ventilator support after her condition worsened on Saturday.

Watch: When Lata Mangeshkar sang 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon' for the first time after India-China war

<p>Every filmmaker worth anything valuable swore by the voice of Lata Mangeshkar. No wonder the great and indefatigable Dev Anand once told me, “Until there is &nbsp;Lata in the soundtrack the film doesn’t seem complete. Can you imagine what 'Hum Dono' or 'Guide' would have been without her voice?”</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/legendary-indian-singer-lata-mangeshkar-passes-away-nation-goes-into-mouring-450831" hreflang="en">Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar passes away</a></strong></p>

<p>However, 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&nbsp; 'Kagaz Ke Phool' to 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam' and 'Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi' will you find the life-giving vocals of Lata Mangeshkar.</p>

<p>In Guru Dutt’s cinema, it was always his wife Geeta Dutt doing all the main vocals.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lata-mangeshkar-turns-91-from-beginning-to-great-achievements-a-look-back-at-her-great-life-330843" hreflang="en">Remembering Lata Mangeshkar: A look back at the music legend's incredible career</a></p>

<p>This was a bone of contention for legendary composer Sachin&nbsp;Dev Burman who had once said, ‘As long as I have Lata &nbsp;I’ve nothing to worry about.’</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lata-mangeshkar1929-2022-10-melodious-bollywood-songs-from-her-80-year-long-career-261435" hreflang="en">Lata Mangeshkar(1929-2022): 10 Melodious Bollywood Songs from her 80 year long career</a>&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Guru Dutt’s 'Pyasa'&nbsp;and 'Kagaz Ke Phool' Burman Dada had to work without Lataji. In 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam' composer, Hemant &nbsp;Kumar too faced the same situation, though he used Asha Bhosle’s voice for &nbsp;Waheeda Rehman while Geeta Dutt sang all those haunting memorabilia for Meena &nbsp;Kumari since Geeta wouldn’t sing for Waheeda(who was rumoured to be in a relationship with the filmmaker.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/india-sends-condolences-on-legendary-singer-lata-mangeshkars-demise-450835" hreflang="en">India sends condolences on legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar’s demise</a></p>

<p>Only in 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand' did Lataji get to sing her one and only song in Guru Dutt’s cinema. The song&nbsp; 'Badle badle mere sarkaar nazar aate hain' was composed by Ravi Sharma who insisted on Lataji singing the number, as he felt only she could justice to it.</p>


Every filmmaker worth anything valuable swore by the voice of Lata Mangeshkar. No wonder the great and indefatigable Dev Anand once told me, “Until there is Lata in the soundtrack the film doesn’t seem complete.

Every filmmaker worth anything valuable swore by the voice of Lata Mangeshkar. No wonder the great and indefatigable Dev Anand once told me, “Until there is Lata in the soundtrack the film doesn’t seem complete. Can you imagine what 'Hum Dono' or 'Guide' would have been without her voice?” Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar passes away However, 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. In Guru Dutt’s cinema, it was always his wife Geeta Dutt doing all the main vocals. Remembering Lata Mangeshkar: A look back at the music legend's incredible career This was a bone of contention for legendary composer Sachin Dev Burman who had once said, ‘As long as I have Lata I’ve nothing to worry about.’ Lata Mangeshkar(1929-2022): 10 Melodious Bollywood Songs from her 80 year long career In Guru Dutt’s 'Pyasa' and 'Kagaz Ke Phool' Burman Dada had to work without Lataji. In 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam' composer, Hemant Kumar too faced the same situation, though he used Asha Bhosle’s voice for Waheeda Rehman while Geeta Dutt sang all those haunting memorabilia for Meena Kumari since Geeta wouldn’t sing for Waheeda(who was rumoured to be in a relationship with the filmmaker. India sends condolences on legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar’s demise Only in 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand' did Lataji get to sing her one and only song in Guru Dutt’s cinema. The song 'Badle badle mere sarkaar nazar aate hain' was composed by Ravi Sharma who insisted on Lataji singing the number, as he felt only she could justice to it.

Lata Mangeshkar sang only one song for Guru Dutt’s entire repertoire. Here’s why

<p>The Indian government has announced that two-day national mourning will be observed after the sad demise of India's legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on Sunday (February 6).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government informed that today and tomorrow (February 6 and February 7), the national flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India as a mark of respect to the Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar.&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/live-lata-mangeshkar-dies-tributes-pour-in-latest-updates-450863">LIVE: Lata Mangeshkar dies, tributes pour in, latest updates</a></strong></p>

<p>In a communication to all Chief Secretaries and Administrators of Union Territories, India's&nbsp;Ministry of Home Affairs&nbsp;(MHA) stated, "The Government of India announces the death of Kumari Lata Mangeshkar on February 6, 2022."&nbsp;</p>

<p>MHA noted, "the government of India have decided that as a mark of respect to the departed dignitary 2 (two) days state mourning will be observed from 06.02.2022 (Sunday) to 07.02.2022 (Monday)."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lata-mangeshkar1929-2022-10-melodious-bollywood-songs-from-her-80-year-long-career-261435">Lata Mangeshkar(1929-2022): 10 Melodious Bollywood Songs from her 80 year long career</a></strong></p>

<p>The communication added that during the state mourning, the national flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India and there will be no official entertainment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It has also been decided that the state funereal will be accorded to the departed soul," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lata Mangeshkar, India's most loved singer, passed away on Sunday (February 6) at the age of 92, leaving the entire nation teary-eyed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/remembering-lata-mangeshkar-the-life-and-times-of-queen-of-melody-450865">Remembering Lata Mangeshkar: The Life and Times of Queen of Melody</a></strong></p>

<p>Honoured with India's highest civilian honour - the Bharat Ratna- Mangeshkar was also awarded France's highest civilian award, the Officer of the Legion of Honour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and all political leaders have expressed their condolences over the demise of Lata Mangeshkar.&nbsp;</p>


The Indian government has announced that two-day national mourning will be observed after the sad demise of India's legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on Sunday (February 6).

The Indian government has announced that two-day national mourning will be observed after the sad demise of India's legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on Sunday (February 6). The government informed that today and tomorrow (February 6 and February 7), the national flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India as a mark of respect to the Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar. LIVE: Lata Mangeshkar dies, tributes pour in, latest updates In a communication to all Chief Secretaries and Administrators of Union Territories, India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated, "The Government of India announces the death of Kumari Lata Mangeshkar on February 6, 2022." MHA noted, "the government of India have decided that as a mark of respect to the departed dignitary 2 (two) days state mourning will be observed from 06.02.2022 (Sunday) to 07.02.2022 (Monday)." IN PICS | Lata Mangeshkar(1929-2022): 10 Melodious Bollywood Songs from her 80 year long career The communication added that during the state mourning, the national flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India and there will be no official entertainment. "It has also been decided that the state funereal will be accorded to the departed soul," it added. Lata Mangeshkar, India's most loved singer, passed away on Sunday (February 6) at the age of 92, leaving the entire nation teary-eyed. 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. IN PICS | Remembering Lata Mangeshkar: The Life and Times of Queen of Melody Honoured with India's highest civilian honour - the Bharat Ratna- Mangeshkar was also awarded France's highest civilian award, the Officer of the Legion of Honour. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and all political leaders have expressed their condolences over the demise of Lata Mangeshkar.

Lata Mangeshkar's demise: Two-day national mourning in India for the legendary singer