PM Modi pays tribute to Lata Mangeshkar on birth anniversary

Lata Mangeshkar and Narendra Modi shared a close bond for over four decades. They addressed each other as “Narendra bhai” and “Didi” and stayed in touch through calls, letters and rakhi.

New Delhi: Remembering India's nightingale Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary singer.अपनी दिव्य गायन प्रतिभा से विश्व में देश का नाम रोशन करने वालीं आदरणीया लता दीदी को उनकी जयंती पर सादर नमन। उन्होंने भारतवर्ष को न केवल अपने सुमधुर सुरों से सजाया-संवारा, बल्कि देश की समृद्धि से जुड़ी हर पहल को भी सदैव प्रोत्साहित किया। भारतीय संगीत जगत में उनका अप्रतिम योगदान…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2026 In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "On this, her birth anniversary, I pay my humble respects to the revered Lata Didi, who illuminated the name of our nation across the world with her divine singing talent. She not only adorned and enriched Bharatvarsha with her melodious notes but also steadfastly encouraged every endeavour linked to the prosperity of the country."PM Modi also hailed Lata Mangeshkar’s immense contribution to Indian music, saying that her legacy will be remembered and cherished by generations to come.Somewhere between a first love, an old memory, a quiet prayer and a song we grew up with…there was always her voice. Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar gave melodies a feeling, and feelings a voice.Years may pass, songs may change —but her voice simply became a part of us.… pic.twitter.com/JCF8brfjdo— Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (@MIB_India) September 28, 2026 "Her unparalleled contribution to the world of Indian music will remain memorable for ages to come," he added.Lata Mangeshkar would have turned 97 today. She passed away in Mumbai in 2022 at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy so vast that it continues to echo across generations.Often called the Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar was not merely a playback singer; she was a cultural force.From the 1940s onwards, her voice came to define the sound of Hindi cinema, while also shaping music in Marathi and many other Indian languages.Puri, Odisha: On the 97th birth anniversary of late Lata Mangeshkar, Sudarsan Sand Art Institute students Monalisa Moharana and Sonali Aluk create a sand-art animation in tribute to the legendary singer. pic.twitter.com/bywk2Dt3L2— IANS (@ians_india) September 28, 2026 She recorded songs in over 36 Indian languages. Her career was marked by an extraordinary partnership with India's greatest composers, including Naushad, SD Burman, RD Burman, Madan Mohan, Laxmikant-Pyarelal and AR Rahman.Songs like 'Aayega Aanewala,' 'Lag Jaa Gale,' 'Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya,' and 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon' are not just musical milestones but emotional landmarks in India's musical memory.Bhagat Singh 119th Birth Anniversary: Know His Contributions, Early Life And Legacy Of The Great Revolutionary Recognition followed naturally. Lata Mangeshkar received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1989, the Padma Bhushan in 1969, the Padma Vibhushan in 1999, and India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 2001.These awards acknowledged not only her artistic excellence but also her contribution to India's cultural identity. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary, highlighting her impact on Indian music. He acknowledged her contribution to promoting India's musical legacy across the world. Poonam Dhillon reflected on Lata's association with Hindi cinema during an evening event dedicated to Bollywood melodies. Dhillon expressed gratitude for honoring the singer's lasting influence on Hindi film music.