Lata Mangeshkar's 2nd Death Anniversary: Facts About The Legend!
By Anshika Verma06, Feb 2024 12:37 PMjagranjosh.com
Lata Mangeshkar's 2nd Death Anniversary
The Indian nightingale, Lata Mangeshkar, died on February 6, 2022. Today marks the second death anniversary of the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. Tap to read some unknown yet interesting facts about her!
Initial training by father
Dinanath Mangeshkar, Lata Mangeshkar's father, was a theater performer and classical vocalist. He gave her her first instruction in music.
First song in marathi language
Her first song was recorded in Marathi for the 1942 film Kiti Hasaal, but it was her Hindi playback singing that made her famous.
Guinness World Record
With an estimated 25,000 original songs recorded in different languages, Lata Mangeshkar holds the Guinness World Record for most song recordings worldwide.
Sang in more than 36 languages
Throughout her career, Lata Mangeshkar sang in over 36 languages, demonstrating her versatility as a vocalist.
Acknowledgements and awards
She won multiple accolades, such as the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the greatest prize in Indian cinema, and the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India.
8 time filmfare awards winner
Lata Mangeshkar was the recipient of a record-tying eight Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer.