Shreya Ghoshal Remembers Lata Mangeshkar As A “Goddess In White”

MUMBAI- Renowned singer Shreya Ghoshal revisited one of her most “fondest memories” as she reminisced about meeting the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, whom she tagged as a “goddess in a white saree.”

She posted a picture of herself sitting with Lata Mangeshkar and wrote, “Thinking about the time I got the privilege of meeting Lata didi. Goddess in white saree as I fondly remember her.”

Lata Mangeshkar recorded songs in over thirty-six Indian languages and a few foreign languages, though primarily in Hindi, Bengali, and Marathi. Throughout her career, she received several accolades and honors, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1989 and the Bharat Ratna in 2001. She also won three National Film Awards. Lata Mangeshkar died from multiple organ dysfunction syndrome on February 6, 2022, at the age of 92, after undergoing 28 days of constant treatment for pneumonia and Covid.

Shreya Ghoshal, noted for her wide vocal range and versatility, is often referred to as the “Queen of Dynamics.” She has recorded songs for films and albums in various Indian and foreign languages and received numerous accolades, including five National Film Awards. Her debut songs ‘Bairi Piya’ and ‘Dola Re Dola’ won her the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer. She went on to receive four more National Awards for tracks like ‘Dheere Jalna’, ‘Yeh Ishq Haaye’, ‘Pherari Mon’, ‘Jeev Rangla’, and ‘Maayava Thooyava’. (IANS)