Lata

A lot of the credit for Madhubala’s image as the Venus of India must go to the Nightingale Lata Mangeshkar. The song Aayega Aanewala in Mahal in 1949 was a star-making moment for both Madhubala and Lataji.Thenceforth, Madhubala stipulated…

The legendary Lata Mangeshkar passed away on February 6, last year, thus leaving a big void to the industry. There's never been anyone who can match up to her melodious voice. The industry continues to remember and celebrate Lata ji even…

Saira Banu today recalled the close bond that she and her late husband, the legendary actor Dilip Kumar shared with Lata Mangeshkar. Saira was upset that because of a cataract surgery, she had to miss a tribute to Lata Mangeshkar on her…

It’s been one year since we lost the Goddess of all melodious things. Not a day goes by when the fans and followers don’t mourn Lata Mangeshkar's physical absence. Those who've known her, still believe she is just a phone call away. Just…

There is much more to the mythic Waheeda Rehman’s onscreen image than the iconic song Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai in the film Guide. Every song that Lata Mangeshkar sang for Waheeda Rehman in Guide edified the character Rosy’s allure:…

HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY 2023: Known to have moved the then prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru to tears, the soulful Ae mere watan ke logon ranks highly as one of the most loved patriotic songs. India has used the iconic song at numerous national…

Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit starrer 'Pukar' had released in 2000 but the film is still remembered for its brilliant performances and the spirit of patriotism it evoked. One still can get emotional hearing to the soul-stirring 'Ek tu hi…

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The Thespian, the actor par excellence and everything else that he was, Dilip Kumar was, like every Indian, also a huge fan of Lata Mangeshkar’s voice, and not only because they sang a duet once. The bonding went back a long way. In 1948…