Mumbai: Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar turned 90 Saturday, and celebrities including Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Rishi Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, AR Rahman, Shreya Ghoshal and Anil Kapoor wished her good health with messages on social media.
Mangeshkar started her career in 1943 at the age of 13 with the song Naachu ya gade, khelu saari, mani haus bhaari for Marathi film Kiti Hasaal. She ventured into Hindi cinema with the song Paa laagu kar jori re for Vasant Joglekar’s movie Aap Ki Seva Mein.
She got her first major break in 1948 with the song Dil mera toda in the film Majboor. With Aayega aanewaala, a song in the movie Mahal, she registered one of her first musical hits.
Wishing the queen of melody a happy birthday, actress-turned-politician Hema Malini tweeted: “Lata didi’s bday! God bless her with many more healthy years! She is an inspiration for me as she is for millions. My special equation with her spans many years. It is an honour to be associated with you Didi and I treasure your love and good wishes always.”
Lata didi’s bday!God bless her with many more healthy years! @mangeshkarlata has brot me much joy & is an inspiration for me as she is for millions. My spl equation with her spans many yrs. It is an honour to be associated with u Didi & i treasure your love & good wishes always.
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) September 28, 2019
Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor wrote: “Wish you a very Happy Birthday. our best wishes from the family to you dearest Lata Mangeshkarji. Utmost respect,love and regards.”
Wish you a very Happy Birthday-our best wishes from the family to you dearest @mangeshkarlata ji. Utmost respect,love and regards! pic.twitter.com/XQdTaAuhS1
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) September 28, 2019
Dharmendra wished for Mangeshkar’s long life. “Happy Birthday Lata Mangeshkarji. Lambi umar ho aap ki aap Khush rahen sehatmand rahen (May you always stay happy. I wish a long life for you).”
Happy Birthday 🥳 @mangeshkarlata ji Lambi umr ho aap ki aap Khush rahen sehatmand rahen 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹 pic.twitter.com/EA3ylmL4mf
— Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) September 28, 2019
Music maestro AR Rahman said that he has huge respect for Lata Mangeshkar. “Wish you a very Happy Birthday-our best wishes from the family to you dearest Lata Mangeshkarji. Utmost respect,love and regards,” he added.
Huge respect and love for what you have given us…
Happy Birthday @mangeshkarlata ji #LataMangeshkar— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) September 28, 2019
Anil Kapoor thanked Mangeshkar for her timeless melodies. “Happy Birthday, Lata Mangeshkarji, you will forever remain the unmatchable and unforgettable voice of India. Thank you for all the melodies and memories,” Anil tweeted.
Happy Birthday, @mangeshkarlata ji, you will forever remain the unmatchable & unforgettable voice of India. Thank you for all the melodies & memories! pic.twitter.com/KJK2yEmnjY
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) September 28, 2019
Singer Shreya Ghoshal shared that she listens to Mangeshkar’s songs everyday.
“Happy 90th birthday Lata Mangeshkarji. I pray for your good health and happiness. Not a single day in my life goes without listening to and singing your songs. You have been my guru, my biggest inspiration. Blessed to be born in your era of musical glory,” she tweeted.
Happy 90th birthday #LataMangeshkar ji. I pray for your good health and happiness. Not a single day in my life goes without listening to and singing your songs. You have been my guru, my biggest inspiration. Blessed to be born in your era of musical glory.. @mangeshkarlata 🙏🏻♥️ pic.twitter.com/GOMVdE7E8z
— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) September 28, 2019
Lyricist Prasoon Joshi called everyone fortunate that “we are celebrating Lataji’s 90th birthday and are witness to this era defining talent”. Prasoon wrote: “Will always cherish the fact that she gave voice to my first film song ever for ‘Lajja’ and then of course ‘Luka chuppi’ for ‘Rang De Basanti. God bless her.”
#LataMangeshkar Fortunate that we are celebrating Lata Ji’s 90th birthday and are witness to this era defining talent. Will always cherish the fact that she gave voice to my first film song ever for Lajja and then of course Luka chuppi for rang de basanti. God bless her🙏🏼
— Prasoon Joshi (@prasoonjoshi_) September 28, 2019
Actress Madhuri Dixit Nene wished “loads of happiness” on Lata Mangeshkar’s birthday.
Happy birthday @mangeshkarlata didi.
आपको इस जन्मदिन पर ढेर सारी ख़ुशियाँ और शुभकामनाएँ |— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) September 28, 2019
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