Lata Mangeshkar Age, Height, Boyfriend, Family Biography & Much More

Lata Mangeshkar Age, Height, Boyfriend, Family Biography & Much More

Lata Mangeshkar Biography

Lata Mangeshkar, born on September 28, 1929, is an iconic Indian playback singer renowned for her melodious voice and extensive repertoire spanning over seven decades. Hailing from a musical family in Maharashtra, she began her career in the 1940s and soon became a dominant figure in Bollywood playback singing, lending her voice to thousands of songs in various languages. Mangeshkar’s voice has defined generations of Indian music, earning her numerous awards and accolades, including the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor. Her contributions to Indian cinema and music continue to inspire and resonate globally with music lovers of all ages.

General Information About Famous Playback singer Lata Mangeshkar

CategoryDetails
Full NameLata Mangeshkar
ProfessionPlayback singer
Date of BirthSeptember 28, 1929
Current Age95 years, 0 months, 11 days
Date Of Death06 Februray 2022
HusbandNever married
NationalityIndian

Exploring Lata Mangeshkar Personal Journey

CategoryDetails
NameLata Mangeshkar
Birth NameLata Dinanath Mangeshkar
NicknameNightingale of India
Height155 cm / 1.55 m / 5′ 1″
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper
ReligionHindu
Present Address
HometownIndore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Lata Mangeshkar Education

CategoryDetails
EducationSchooling up to 5th grade
SchoolNot formally educated beyond elementary school

Lata Mangeshkar Favorite

CategoryDetails
FoodN/A
Actor/ActressDilip Kumar, Meena Kumari
MusiciansMohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar
Song“Lag Ja Gale”
BookNot publicly disclosed
HobbiesSinging, reading
FilmsN/A
ColourWhite
PerfumeN/A
DirectorN/A
Holiday DestinationsN/A
LikesClassical music, simplicity

Lata Mangeshkar Relationship Journey

AffairsBhupen Hazarika (Lyricist)

Lata Mangeshkar Career Journey

YearDetails
1942First song recorded: “Mata Ek Sapoot Ki Duniya Badal De Tu” for the Marathi film Gajaabhaau
1949Breakthrough hit: “Aayega Aanewaala” from the film Mahal
1950s-60sEmerged as the leading playback singer in Bollywood
1970s-80sContinued dominance with numerous hit songs
1990s-2000sContinued to lend her voice to select projects; focused more on devotional and non-film music
AwardsReceived numerous awards including Bharat Ratna (2001), Padma Bhushan (1969), Padma Vibhushan (1999)
LegacyRegarded as one of the greatest playback singers in Indian cinema history
ContributionsOver 25,000 songs across various languages including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and others

Lata Mangeshkar Career Statistics

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AwardsBharat Ratna (2001), Padma Bhushan (1969), Padma Vibhushan (1999), Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1989), Maharashtra Bhushan Award (1997), NTR National Award (1999), Legion of Honour (2007), ANR National Award (2009), three National Film Awards, 15 Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards, four Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards, Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (1993), Filmfare Special Awards (1994, 2004)
Awards in Her HonorLata Mangeshkar Award by the State Government of Madhya Pradesh (1984), similar award by the State Government of Maharashtra (1992)
International RecognitionOfficer of the French Legion of Honour (2009)
RankingsRanked 10th in Outlook India’s poll of the Greatest Indian since independence (2012), 84th on Rolling Stone’s list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time (2023)
QuotesUstad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan: “kambakht, kabhi besuri na hoti” (“[she] is never off-key”), Dilip Kumar: “Lata Mangeshkar ki awaaz kudrat ki takhleek ka ek karishma hain” (“Lata Mangeshkar’s voice is a miracle from God”)
Memorials and TributesIncluded in the ‘In Memoriam’ segment at the 2022 British Academy Film and Television Awards (BAFTA)
Honorary DoctoratesSangeet Natak Akademi (1989), Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh, Shivaji University in Kolhapur, York University in Toronto
Guinness World Records ControversyInitially listed as the most recorded artist in history (1974), dispute with Mohammed Rafi’s claims, later editions acknowledged her records (up to 30,000 songs by 1987), entry discontinued in 1991 without explanation, revived in 2011 for her sister Asha Bhosle

Lata Mangeshkar Income

Net WorthRs. 368 Crore

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