Lata Mangeshkar Cremated With State Honours, Thousands Attend Last Rites
Lata Mangeshkar breathed her last at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.
Legendary singer and Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday, 6 February. She was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.
(Photo: Viral Bhayani)
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's last rites were held, with full state honours, in Mumbai's Shivaji Park at 6:30 pm on Sunday, 6 February. She passed away at the age of 92, after battling COVID pneumonia for several weeks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, actor Shah Rukh Khan, and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, paid their last respects to the singer in Mumbai.
Lata Mangeshkar was diagnosed with COVID pneumonia and was admitted in the ICU.
Sachin Tendulkar, Shah Rukh Khan, Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, among celebrities who paid their respects to her mortal remains
Indian players wore a black-band during India-West Indies match, in Lata Mangeshkar's honour.
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Lata Mangeshkar Passes Away
Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday, 6 February. She was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.
Home Minister Amit Shah Offers Condolences
Home Minister Amit Shah offered condolences after the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar. He said: "I consider myself fortunate to have received her blessing and affection from time to time."
BJP President JP Nadda Offers Condolences
BJP national president, Jagat Prakash Nadda, condoled the demise of Lata Mangeshkar and dubbed it heartbreaking.
PM Modi Tweets Tribute
Shortly after her demise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to say that he is "anguished beyond words".
"The coming generations will remember her as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had an unparalleled ability to mesmerise people," he wrote.
2 Days of Mourning Declared, State Funeral to be Held
As a mark of respect for the songstress, two days of state mourning will be observed today and tomorrow during which the National Flag will be flown at half-mast across the country. State honours will be accorded to her, Government of India stated, ANI reported.
Mortal remains of the late singer will be taken to her residence around 12:30 hours. The last rites with full State honours will be conducted at Shivaji Park at 6.30pm today, ANI reported.
Rahul Gandhi Expresses Condolences
'Deeply Saddened': Virat Kohli Tweets Tribute
Actor R Madhavan Tweets Tribute
'Divine Voice Has Gone Quiet Forever': President Ram Nath Kovind Tweets Tribute
'Saddening' Says Hema Malini
Renowned actress and BJP MP Hema Malini spoke to ANI and said, (Lata Mangeshkar) is such a big artist and personality. I've worked in 200 films and I'm lucky to have performed on the hit songs she sang. No one can sing like her, she was very special. Her passing away is very saddening."
UP CM Adityanth Offers Condolences
UP CM Adityanath took to Twitter to offer tributes and say that Lata Mangeshkar's demise "is extremely sad and an irreparable loss to the art world."
Akshay Kumar Tweets Tribute
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar took to Twitter to express his grief over the legendary singer's passing away.
'Blessed to Have Known & Loved Her': Anil Kapoor
Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor took to Twitter to share his experience of having known Lata Mangeshkar and to pay his tribute.
'The Nightingale of India Enriched the World': Ghulam Nabi Azad
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad tweeted his tribute to the "nightingale of India".
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Tweets Tribute
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla tweeted his tribute and said: “Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar ji gave new heights to music.” He also said that her songs brought everyone together.
BJP's UP Manifesto Release Postponed; Home Minister, UP CM Observe 2 Minute Silence
The release of BJP manifesto for Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls was postponed in the aftermath of the demise of Lata Mangeshkar, reported ANI.
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Adityanath, Deputy CM KP Maurya and UP BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh observed a tw-minute silence to pay tribute to the singer.
Indian Players to Wear Black Band During India-West Indies Match: BCCI
BCCI vice-president, was quoted by ANI, as saying that in Lata Mangeshkar's honour, Indian players will wear a black band during the India-West Indies match.
'Grateful She Held Bengal Dear to Her Heart': Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter to pay her tributes to Lata Mangeshkar and share that she "felt grateful that she (Lata Mangeshkar) held Bengal and the artistes of the East so dear to her heart and so integral to her magnificent world of music."
PM Modi's Goa Virtual Rally Cancelled
Goa CM Pramod Sawant announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's virtual rally, all BJP programs including the release of poll manifesto and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's meeting, stand cancelled in light of Lata Mangeshkar's passing, ANI reported.
Only Small scale constituency-level programs will be held, Sawant stated.
AR Rahman Pays Tribute
Acclaimed musician AR Rahman took to Twitter to pay his respects and remember the late singer.
Pandit Sajan Mishra Pays Tributes
"We were fortunate to have met Lata Mangeshkar Ji. Her voice was synonymous to the sound of a temple bell. I pay my tributes to 'Didi'," says Indian classical singer Pandit Sajan Mishra.
Kailash Kher Pays Tributes
Singer Kailash Kher honoured Lata Mangeshkar by saying, "I believe Lata didi was a divine incarnation. I am proud that we are born in an era in which Lata ji was born. Coincidentally, yesterday was Basant Panchami and today she bid farewell," ANI quoted Kher as saying in Hindi.
Aditya Thackeray Reviews Preparations for Last Rites
Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray, on Sunday afternoon, reviewed preparations for the last rites ceremony of singer Lata Mangeshkar at Shivaji Park.
The ceremony is slated to be held with full State honours at 6:30 pm today evening.
Maharashtra CM Arrives at Breach Candy Hospital
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has arrived at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, where singing legend Lata Mangeshkar was being treated prior to her demise, reported ANI.
'No One Can Forget Her Voice': Sufi Singer Puranchand Wadali
Sufi singer Puranchand Wadali, was quoted by ANI as saying that he is deeply sad and heartbroken that Lata Mangeshkar is no more.
"Her songs gave peace. No one can forget her songs and voice. She will forever be alive," he said.
‘The Whole World is Sad’: Dharmendra
Bollywood actor Dharmendra Deol tweeted a photograph with Lata Mangeshkar and said: “The whole world is sad.”
Lata Mangeshkar's Mortal Remains Brought to Her Residence 'Prabhukunj'
Lata Mangeshkar's mortal remains have been brought to 'Prabhukunj', her Peddar Road residence in Mumbai.
'May Her Soul Rest in Peace': Lyricist Santosh Anand Breaks Down
Breaking down in a video interview with ANI, lyricist Santosh Anand said ‘May her soul rest in peace. This is all I can say. She was great.”
Sachin Tendulkar Visits Breach Candy Hospital to Pay Last Respects to Lata Mangeshkar
Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday afternoon visited Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital to pay last respects to Lata Mangeshkar.
Javed Akhtar, Anupam Kher Visit Lata Mangeshkar's Home to Pay Tribute
Lyricist Javed Akhtar and actor Anupam Kher have arrived at 'Prabhukunj', Lata Mangeshkar's Peddar Road residence to pay their tributes.
'Her Melodious Voice Will Always Stay With Us': PM Modi in UP
Addressing a Jan Chaupal in poll-bound Utter Pradesh, PM Modi said:
"Lata Didi has gone to the heavenly abode. Many people, like me, will proudly say that they had a close connection with her. Wherever you go, you can always find her loved ones."
"Her melodious voice will always stay with us, I pay tributes to her with a heavy heart," said PM Modi.
'Lata Ji Will Be an Inspiration for Generations': Sonia Gandhi
Expressing grief at the demise of Lata Mangeshkar, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was quoted by ANI, as saying:
'Sad Day For Us': AR Rahman Shares Video Tribute
AR Rahman shared a video Tribute on Sunday afternoon and said: "it is a sad day for us." Further he added:
"I used to wake up to a picture of Lata Didi's face and get inspired."
He also said that he was lucky to record a few songs and sing along with her.
PM Modi to Visit Mumbai to Pay Last Respects
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi announced that he will be going to Mumbai to pay last respects to Lata Mangeshkar.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal informed that PM Modi will reach the funeral ground at around 5:45-6:00 pm today, after which Lata Mangeshkar's last rites will be conducted at around 6:15-6:30 pm.
Amitabh Bachchan Visit Lata Mangeshkar's Home to Pay Tribute
Amitabh Bachchan has arrived at singer Lata Mangeshkar's 'Prabhukunj' residence in Mumbai to pay his last respects.
'Saddened': Nepal President Mourns Lata Mangeshkar's Demise
Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari took to Twitter to say:
“I am saddened by the news of the demise of the famous Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar, who sang many Nepali songs in her melodious voice.”
West Bengal to Observe Half Day Tomorrow
West Bengal Govt to observe half-day holiday tomorrow (Monday) in honour of Lata Mangeshkar, reported ANI, citing CM Mamata Banerjee.
Maharashtra Declares Public Holiday to Mourn Lata Mangeshkar
Maharashtra Government has declared a public holiday tomorrow (Monday, 7 February) to mourn the demise of Lata Mangeshkar, reported ANI, citing the Chief Ministers Office (CMO).
'Deepest Sorrow': Ex-PM Manmohan Singh
Expressing "deepest sorrow", former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh said that Lata Mangeshkar's passing away is an immense loss to India and that the void is going to be impossible to fill.
Karnataka Announces Two-Day State Mourning
The Karnataka government has announced two days of state mourning as a mark of respect Lata Mangeshkar.
"All public entertainment programs are prohibited and National Flag will be flown at half-mast," CM Basavaraja Bommai said in a statement, reported ANI.
Mangeshkar's Mortal Remains Reach Shivaji Park
Singer Lata Mangeshkar's mortal remains reach Shivaji Park in Mumbai ahead of last rites, reported PTI.
Shah Rukh, Sachin Tendulkar Present
Sachin Tendulkar, Shah Rukh Khan, Javed Akhtar, among celebrities who paid their respects to her mortal remains.
CM Thackeray, Pawar at Funeral
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and NCP Chief Sharad Pawar are also present. Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aditya Thackeray also at the funeral.
PM Modi Pays His Last Respects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his last respects to the singer in Mumbai.
Raj Thackeray, Javed Akhtar Pay Tributes
MNS Chief Raj Thackeray and lyricist Javed Akhtar paid their final tributes to the legendary singer.
Tricolour Handed Over to Family
The tricolour flag has been handed over to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's family.
Lata Mangeshkar Laid to Rest
Mortal remains of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar consigned to flames with full state honours.