Lata Mangeshkar quotes

Lata Mangeshkar was an iconic Indian playback singer, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential vocalists in the history of Indian cinema. Her voice graced thousands of songs in over thirty-six languages, captivating generations of music lovers. She continues to inspire artists around the world with her timeless legacy and immense contribution to music. Here are 9 of her quotes:

Lata Mangeshkar is known to have been a sympathiser of the Hindutva ideology. In fact, she was a sympathiser of the pro-Hindu Mahasabha, which is a hardcore rightist organisation. Despite that she was given various awards by governments of varying political hues only and only for her mind-boggling contribution to film music.

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I have decided that I won't take up assignments that don't interest me.

Lata Mangeshkar

I have been singing for the last 50 years, you know, so I deserve a break. Besides, there are talented singers around who can do justice to their work.

Lata Mangeshkar

When I speak, my Urdu isn't very good but when I sing I make sure there are no flaws in my diction.

Lata Mangeshkar

Mohd Rafi saab and I fought over royalty rights. At a meeting attended by prominent singers and musicians, he stood up and said, Main aaj se Lata ke saath nahin gaoonga. I retorted, Rafi saab, 'ek minute. Aap nahin gaayenge mere saath yeh galat baat hai. Main aapke saath nahin gaoongee. I stormed out and called all my composers there and then and informed them to rope in another singer if it was a duet with Rafi saab.

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People should be blessed in life with friends who are both "Mirrors & Shadows"! Mirrors don't lie & shadows never leave.

Lata Mangeshkar

I first listen to someone who speaks the language and who reads the lyrics to me. I pay great attention to pronunciation. Once I hear the words spoken, I write the song lines phonetically in Hindi and then sing. By the grace of god, my songs in other languages – including Bengali – have been appreciated. People say they are good and the words have been correctly pronounced.

Lata Mangeshkar

"The whole of India sings in the voice of Maharashtra, and that voice is of Lata Mangeshkar,” said veteran journalist P. K. Atre once, when asked about the musical contributions of the Mangeshkar family to the nation.

Lata Mangeshkar