Lata Mangeshkar News: Music legend Lata Mangeshkar was cremated with full state honours in Mumbai on Sunday. She passed away on Sunday at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. A two-day national mourning will be observed on her demise, official sources said, adding that the national flag will fly at half-mast.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Mumbai’s Shivaji Park to pay tribute to the singer. Also, there were Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, MNS supremo Raj Thackeray and actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan to pay tributes to the legendary singer.
Her younger sister Usha Mangeshkar informed the press of her demise on early Sunday morning. Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar was 92 years old, and she had been admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) on January 8 after testing positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms.
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Much-loved across the country, Lata Mangeshkar was also known as the ‘Melody Queen of India’. Her illustrious career spanned over 70 years and accounted for over 30,000 songs (a world record at a time). Lata Mangeshkar was awarded with Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, as well as the Padma Bhushan, the Padma Vibhushan and the Dada Saheb Phalke Award. News agency ANI shared this video of her Bharat Ratna award ceremony from 2001.
The Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) has issued an order declaring Monday (February 7) as a public holiday in the state to mourn the demise of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, ANI reported.
Lata Mangeshkar’s condition had improved in January and she was taken off the ventilator, giving her fans hopes that she would recover. However, her health suddenly deteriorated on Saturday and she had to be put back on life support. Her younger sister Asha Bhosle and others rushed to visit her late on Saturday, giving rise to rumours that Lata Mangeshkar was critical.
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At Breach Candy hospital, Lata Mangeshkar was being treated by Dr Pratit Samdani and his team of doctors and the nation anxiously awaited their updates regarding the legendary singer’s health. And it was Dr Pratit Samdani who confirmed the news of Lata Mangeshkar’s death on Sunday morning. Dr Samdani announced her demise at 8:12am, saying she has died due to multi-organ failure after more than 28 days of hospitalisation post COVID-19.
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Lata Mangeshkar Funeral News: Lata Mangeshkar’s mortal remains reach Shivaji Park in Mumbai for last rites.
As per ANI, Lata Mangeshkar’s mortal remains were taken to her home at 12:30 pm and her last rites with full State honours will be conducted at Shivaji Park in Mumbai at 6:30 pm today. Officials told PTI that the cremation will be held in the open ground at the Shivaji Park, where her body will be kept for public to pay tributes this evening. ANI reported saying that Union Ministers from Maharashtra will remain present at the funeral ceremony.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal earlier said they have arranged about 25 kg of sandalwood for Mangeshkar’s cremation along with other necessary things. Around 2,000 square feet of the park’s area has been barricaded for the funeral proceedings, a BMC official told PTI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that he will be visiting Mumbai to pay last respects to the legendary singer.
Lata Mangeshkar’s mortal remains were brought to her Peddar Road residence. As the convoy carrying her mortal remains left Breach Candy Hospital, hundreds of her fans thronged to catch a last glimpse of her, some even stumbling on barricades that were placed to ensure security and a clear passage, reported PTI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid last respect to veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park. Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and state minister Aaditya Thackeray also paid last respect to her.
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and actor Shah Rukh Khan also paid last respect to singer Lata Mangeshkar.
People joined the funeral procession.
State honour being given to veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park.
According to PTI report, Lata Mangeshkar cremated in Mumbai with full state honours.
Famous sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Sunday also paid tribute to the singer through his sand art at Puri beach in Odisha.
President Ram Nath Kovind condoles Lata Mangeshkar’s death
In his tribute on Twitter, President Kovind called Lata Mangeshkar an “artist born but once in centuries”. He further added that Lata Mangeshkar was an exceptional human being, who was full of warmth.
PM Narendra Modi also condoled Lata Mangeshkar’s death
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Lata Mangeshkar’s death saying that her songs always evoked a variety of emotions in the listeners. And that beyond the realm of films, Lata Mangeshkar was always passionate about India’s growth and always wanted to see a strong and developed India. PM added that he had spoken to the family and offered condolences.
Among the first to confirm Lata Mangeshkar’s demise was Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. In a series of tweets he mentioned how her lilting melodies have always given solace to the nation. Gadkari also visited Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital where the departed singer lay in rest, and paid his condolences to her family.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted to condole Lata Mangeshkar’s death and wrote that she remained the most beloved voice of India for many decades.
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar visited the hospital to pay his tributes to the departed soul. The two Mumbaikars shared very close ties.
Tendulkar later tweeted his tributes, saying Lata Mangeshkar always showered him with her love and blessings.
Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba extended condolences over the demise of veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan too arrived at her residence to pay his last tributes to Lata Mangeshkar.
Mortal Remains of singer Lata Mangeshkar consigned to flames with full state honours, at Shivaji Park, Mumbai.