Lata Mangeshkar`s Musical Journey

Early Start

Lata Mangeshkar started singing at the age of 13 after her father`s untimely death, performing to support her family.

First Major Break

Her big break came with the song "Aayega Aanewala" from Mahal (1949), which became a defining moment in her career.

Voice of Bollywood

Lata sang playback for generations of actresses, becoming the quintessential voice for leading ladies from the 1950s to the 1990s.

Record-Breaking Career

With over 30,000 songs recorded, she holds the Guinness World Record for being one of the most recorded artists in history.

Patriotic Anthem

In 1963, she moved the nation with her rendition of the patriotic song "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon" after the Sino-Indian War.

Bharat Ratna Honour

In 2001, Lata became the first Indian singer to receive the Bharat Ratna, India`s highest civilian award.

Multilingual Talent

Lata`s versatility extended across languages, having sung in over 36 regional and foreign languages throughout her career.