Bollywood's legendary singer Lata Mangeshkarhas impressed everyone with her soulful voice which is why she is known as thenightingale of India. For generations, songs sung by her have been thedefinition of melody. She has been the voice behind a number of romanticmelodies like Lag Ja Gale, Ruk Bhi Jao Jana to Aaj Kal Paon Zameen Par.
On 28 September 1929, Lata Mangeshkar wasborn in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. She is an Indian playback singer and musicdirector. She is one of the best known and most respected playback singersin India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of thefirst ones to wish the iconic singer. In his birthday wish, PM Modi praised herfor the melodious voice that reverberates across the world.
This year, he prayed for Lata Mangeshkar'shealth and wrote, "Birthday greetings to respected Lata Didi. Hermelodious voice reverberates across the world. She is respected for herhumility & passion towards Indian culture. Personally, her blessings are asource of great strength. I pray for Lata Didi’s long & healthy life.@mangeshkarlata"
Bollywood celebrities like Juhi Chawla alsowished The Nightingale of Bollywood on her special day. Juhi Chawla wrote,"A 100 trees for the legendary Lataji on her birthday Radio sun rahi thi ,aapke 70’s ke gaane baj rahe the , aapki aawaz ko sunkar aisa laga jaise,phoolon ki baarish ho rahi hai , jaise Gangaji beh rahi hai.. with much loveand respect.”
Madhur Bhandarkar wrote, "Wishing a veryHappy Birthday to @mangeshkarlata tai, the voice that touches every heart, Nota single day in my life goes without listening to your songs. May Lord Ganeshbless you with a long and healthy life”
Lata Mangeshkar will preside over aprivate family dinner on Tuesday on the occasion of her 92nd birthday."It's God's grace and my parents' blessings that I have turned 92. I praythe Almighty blesses our country as well during these horrific Covid19times," Mangeshkar told in an interview on Monday.