<p>The nation bid an emotional goodbye to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on Sunday. The funeral took place at Mumbai's Shivaji Park and had dignitaries from all walks of life in attendance. From Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to Bollywood stars to cricketers, to the fans - all came to pay their last respect to the Nightingale of India. Among the many photos of funerals that floated on the internet, the one that stood out featured Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.&nbsp;<br />
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SRK came with his manager Pooja Dadlani to the funeral and paid his respect in front of the mortal remains of the veteran singer. The viral photo has Dadlani folding her hands and praying while SRK cupping his hands, a typical gesture for Muslims while praying.&nbsp;<br />
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A video of the moment shows SRK saying a prayer, lifting his mask and blowing sidewise- a gesture typically adapted by Muslims while praying for the departed. SRK's gesture got trolled by a certain section on Twitter who misinterpreted the gesture and accused him of spitting at the late singer's mortal remains.&nbsp;<br />
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But trolls were pushed back majorly by most who praised the actor and hailed the photo of the star and Dadlani as a picture of a 'secular India'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A touching gesture of blowing a dua (prayer) by SRK deliberately being misinterpreted as spitting.<br />
Ignorance and malice. The largest statue of equality can’t help this deliberate hate. <a href="https://t.co/8ZZllqlBw5">https://t.co/8ZZllqlBw5</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">SRK reading his dua for Lata didi was the multicultural India both Lata and SRK have symbolised. It is the multi culturism of India which scares them. It has always scared them.</p>
— Hipster (@Hipsterrrific) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hipsterrrific/status/1490328077158653953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">He was reciting a Dua for Lata Mangeshkar ji’s afterlife. This propaganda and mischief against SRK, post the loss of India’s precious gem, is simply uncalled for. So, just stop ‘spitting’ this venom on social media.<br />
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Live and let live, please 🙏🏼 <a href="https://t.co/6WGPhTYTcO">pic.twitter.com/6WGPhTYTcO</a></p>
— Priya Adivarekar (@priyaadivarekar) <a href="https://twitter.com/priyaadivarekar/status/1490370620223213569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">He was reciting a Dua for Lata Mangeshkar ji’s afterlife. This propaganda and mischief against SRK, post the loss of India’s precious gem, is simply uncalled for. So, just stop ‘spitting’ this venom on social media.<br />
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Live and let live, please 🙏🏼 <a href="https://t.co/6WGPhTYTcO">pic.twitter.com/6WGPhTYTcO</a></p>
— Priya Adivarekar (@priyaadivarekar) <a href="https://twitter.com/priyaadivarekar/status/1490370620223213569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">God is one, just belived and pray in your own way <a href="https://t.co/4hzWBKNagX">https://t.co/4hzWBKNagX</a></p>
— Er. Mufajjel Haque (@prince_mufa) <a href="https://twitter.com/prince_mufa/status/1490551288790016007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">picture of the year.<br />
more reason to love <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRK</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZitATLIUKL">https://t.co/ZitATLIUKL</a></p>
— manishalakhe (@manishalakhe) <a href="https://twitter.com/manishalakhe/status/1490523844045537284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>SRK was seen seated next to Sachin Tendulkar during the funeral. Others stars like Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Shraddha Kapoor were also seen in attendance at the cremation ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lata-mangeshkar-funeral-pm-narendra-modi-shah-rukh-khan-others-pay-tribute-to-the-icon-450915" hreflang="en">Lata Mangeshkar funeral: PM Narendra Modi, Shah Rukh Khan &amp; others pay tribute to the icon</a><br />
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Lata Mangeshkar was laid to rest with full state honours. The Bharat Ratna awardee died at the age of 92 of February 6, due to multiple organ failure.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-asha-bhosle-mourns-sister-lata-mangeshkars-demise-shares-childhood-picture-451160" hreflang="en">Asha Bhosle mourns sister Lata Mangeshkar's demise, shares childhood picture</a></h2>


The nation bid an emotional goodbye to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on Sunday. The funeral took place at Mumbai's Shivaji Park and had dignitaries from all walks of life in attendance.

The nation bid an emotional goodbye to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on Sunday. The funeral took place at Mumbai's Shivaji Park and had dignitaries from all walks of life in attendance. From Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to Bollywood stars to cricketers, to the fans - all came to pay their last respect to the Nightingale of India. Among the many photos of funerals that floated on the internet, the one that stood out featured Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. SRK came with his manager Pooja Dadlani to the funeral and paid his respect in front of the mortal remains of the veteran singer. The viral photo has Dadlani folding her hands and praying while SRK cupping his hands, a typical gesture for Muslims while praying. A video of the moment shows SRK saying a prayer, lifting his mask and blowing sidewise- a gesture typically adapted by Muslims while praying for the departed. SRK's gesture got trolled by a certain section on Twitter who misinterpreted the gesture and accused him of spitting at the late singer's mortal remains. But trolls were pushed back majorly by most who praised the actor and hailed the photo of the star and Dadlani as a picture of a 'secular India'. A touching gesture of blowing a dua (prayer) by SRK deliberately being misinterpreted as spitting. Ignorance and malice. The largest statue of equality can’t help this deliberate hate. https://t.co/8ZZllqlBw5 — Gargi Rawat (@GargiRawat) February 6, 2022 × SRK reading his dua for Lata didi was the multicultural India both Lata and SRK have symbolised. It is the multi culturism of India which scares them. It has always scared them. — Hipster (@Hipsterrrific) February 6, 2022 × He was reciting a Dua for Lata Mangeshkar ji’s afterlife. This propaganda and mischief against SRK, post the loss of India’s precious gem, is simply uncalled for. So, just stop ‘spitting’ this venom on social media. Live and let live, please 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/6WGPhTYTcO — Priya Adivarekar (@priyaadivarekar) February 6, 2022 × He was reciting a Dua for Lata Mangeshkar ji’s afterlife. This propaganda and mischief against SRK, post the loss of India’s precious gem, is simply uncalled for. So, just stop ‘spitting’ this venom on social media. Live and let live, please 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/6WGPhTYTcO — Priya Adivarekar (@priyaadivarekar) February 6, 2022 × God is one, just belived and pray in your own way https://t.co/4hzWBKNagX — Er. Mufajjel Haque (@prince_mufa) February 7, 2022 × picture of the year. more reason to love #SRK https://t.co/ZitATLIUKL — manishalakhe (@manishalakhe) February 7, 2022 × SRK was seen seated next to Sachin Tendulkar during the funeral. Others stars like Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Shraddha Kapoor were also seen in attendance at the cremation ceremony. Lata Mangeshkar funeral: PM Narendra Modi, Shah Rukh Khan & others pay tribute to the icon Lata Mangeshkar was laid to rest with full state honours. The Bharat Ratna awardee died at the age of 92 of February 6, due to multiple organ failure. Asha Bhosle mourns sister Lata Mangeshkar's demise, shares childhood picture

Shah Rukh Khan makes a 'dua' at Lata Mangeshkar's funeral, fans hail the superstar

<p>Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar was laid to rest at Shivaji Park maidan in Mumbai on Sunday evening.<br />
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra CM Udhav Thackeray, Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Shraddha Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Shraddha Kapoor, Vidya Balan, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, politician Devendra Fadnavis and several other high-profile personalities attended Mangeshkar's funeral and paid their last respects to the singer.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/did-you-know-lata-mangeshkar-was-the-first-indian-to-perform-at-londons-royal-albert-hall-450997" hreflang="en">Did you know Lata Mangeshkar was the first Indian to perform at London's Royal Albert Hall ?</a></p>

<p>The singer's family members, including singers Asha Bhosle and Usha Mangeshkar were present at the funeral. PM Modi was seen paying condolence to the family.</p>

<p>Some of Mangeshkar's hits like 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo', 'Naam Gum Jayega', 'Rahe Na Rahe Hum' played in the background as politicians, leaders, cine stars and fans lined up to pay their last respect to the singer.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Paid my last respects to Lata Didi in Mumbai. <a href="https://t.co/3oKNLaMySB">pic.twitter.com/3oKNLaMySB</a></p>
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1490317147532251139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Mangeshkar breathed her last at 8:12 am on February 6. She had been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital in January after she tested positive for Coronavirus. While she tested negative a few days ago, she contracted pneumonia and was put on a ventilator on Saturday.&nbsp;<br />
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Mangeshkar was cremated with full state honours. The Indian government has announced two days of state mourning to honour the Bharat Ratna awardee.&nbsp;</p>


Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar was laid to rest at Shivaji Park maidan in Mumbai on Sunday evening. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra CM Udhav Thackeray, Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Shraddha Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Shraddha Kapoor, Vidya Balan, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, politician Devendra Fadnavis and several other high-profile personalities attended Mangeshkar's funeral and paid their last respects to the singer.

Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar was laid to rest at Shivaji Park maidan in Mumbai on Sunday evening. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra CM Udhav Thackeray, Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Shraddha Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Shraddha Kapoor, Vidya Balan, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, politician Devendra Fadnavis and several other high-profile personalities attended Mangeshkar's funeral and paid their last respects to the singer. Did you know Lata Mangeshkar was the first Indian to perform at London's Royal Albert Hall ? The singer's family members, including singers Asha Bhosle and Usha Mangeshkar were present at the funeral. PM Modi was seen paying condolence to the family. Some of Mangeshkar's hits like 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo', 'Naam Gum Jayega', 'Rahe Na Rahe Hum' played in the background as politicians, leaders, cine stars and fans lined up to pay their last respect to the singer. Paid my last respects to Lata Didi in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/3oKNLaMySB — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 6, 2022 × Lata Mangeshkar funeral: PM Narendra Modi, Shah Rukh Khan & others pay tribute to the icon Mangeshkar breathed her last at 8:12 am on February 6. She had been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital in January after she tested positive for Coronavirus. While she tested negative a few days ago, she contracted pneumonia and was put on a ventilator on Saturday. Mangeshkar was cremated with full state honours. The Indian government has announced two days of state mourning to honour the Bharat Ratna awardee.

Lata Mangeshkar laid to rest with full state honours, PM Modi, SRK, Sachin attend funeral

<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>

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<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>

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<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