Singer Lata Mangeshkar died of Covid-related complications on Sunday. She was 92.
“Legendary singer and Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar passes away today after prolonged hospitalization in Mumbai,” national broadcaster Doordarshan tweeted.
Mangeshkar was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in January. She was "diagnosed with Covid pneumonia and was admitted in the ICU", Dr Pratit Samdani, who was treating the singer, had told The Quint.
Two days of state mourning will be observed on Sunday and Monday during which the national flag will be flown at half-mast throughout the country and there will be no official entertainment in a mark of respect for Mangeshkar, according to a government statement. She will be accorded a state funeral.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other cabinet ministers expressed grief and condolences.
I am anguished beyond words. The kind and caring Lata Didi has left us. She leaves a void in our nation that cannot be filled. The coming generations will remember her as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had an unparalleled ability to mesmerise people. pic.twitter.com/MTQ6TK1mSO
Lata Didi's songs brought out a variety of emotions. She closely witnessed the transitions of the Indian film world for decades. Beyond films, she was always passionate about India's growth. She always wanted to see a strong and developed India. pic.twitter.com/N0chZbBcX6
I consider it my honour that I have always received immense affection from Lata Didi. My interactions with her will remain unforgettable. I grieve with my fellow Indians on the passing away of Lata Didi. Spoke to her family and expressed condolences. Om Shanti.
Nitin Gadkari, union minister for road transport and highways, rushed to the hospital after the news broke.
देश की शान और संगीत जगत की शिरमोर स्वर कोकिला भारत रत्न लता मंगेशकर जी का निधन बहुत ही दुखद है। पुण्यात्मा को मेरी भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि। उनका जाना देश के लिए अपूरणीय क्षति है। वे सभी संगीत साधकों के लिए सदैव प्रेरणा थी।
Mangeshkar, often called 'India's melody queen,' comes from a family of singers and had a career that spanned eight decades. Her father Dinanath Mageshkar was classical singer, and so are her siblings Asha Bhosle, Meena Khadikar, Usha Mangeshkar and Hridaynath Mangeshkar. She was conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, in 2001.
Venkaiah Naidu, vice president of India reminisced her song, also condoled her death.
देश के वीर सैनिकों के सम्मान में उनका "ऐ मेरे वतन के लोगों" जैसा मर्मस्पर्शी राष्ट्रप्रेम का गीत हो या राष्ट्रपिता महात्मा गांधी के प्रिय भजन "वैष्णव जन...", उनके स्वर ने देश को एकसूत्र में बांधे रखा।
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