- Lata Mangeshkar, the music legend turned 82 today.
- She sings more 80,000 and celebrate her birthday with her family and attend an award function later in the day.
"I do not celebrate my birthday in a lavish way. I do not believe in cutting cakes. It will be a family affair...where all family members will be present. My whole day will be spent in accepting wishes from friends and fans worldwide. Later in the day, I will go for Hridaynath award function," Lata told PTI in an interview.
I think whatever I am today...is all because of my fans and well wishers. It is all due to their never-ending love, blessings, support and appreciation. I thank all my fans and well-wishers for making me Lata Mangeshkar," Lata said.
Interesting Facts:
- Starting her career in 1942 .
- First songs in Marathi.
- Lata's first Hindi song was 'Paa lagoon kar jori' for Vasant Joglekar's movie 'Aap Ki Seva Mein' in 1946.
- Lata didi, as she is fondly called.
- Recipient of the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in the country
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