The voice that gave life to this song has left the earth to join the constellation of musicians and singers who were her colleagues.
Aptly showered the title Nightingale of India, Lata ji has been the unparalleled female voice for Indian heroines
She has sung for heroines ranging from Madhubala to Waheeda Rehman, Sharmila Tagore, Asha Parekh ,Rekha, Hema Nalini to Sridevi, Madhuri and Preity Zinta to Kajol and Aishwarya. List is endless.
Her range of songs was equally varied from soulful Aayega aanewala, to romantic Lag ja gale to playful Mere khwabon jo aaye to lullabies like Mere ghar aayi. And who can forget the evergreen Ai mere watan ke Logon. Even today that song moves me to tears when I hear it. She has put her heart and soul into that song. And her bhajans for movies " Ek tu hi Bharosa" and Oh Palanhare " just to mention a few.
I personally liked her collaboration with Gulzar and Javed Akhtar . That does not mean others were not good.
Her simple attire and ever smiling face was a treat to watch and Her songs have given hope ,joy and motivation to people.
Lata ji , You have touched the hearts of millions of people. Your mortal remains may have been consigned to flames but your songs will live in the hearts of millions of people and keep you alive.
I think heaven needs your wonderful voice .
REST IN PEACE. You are immortal .
Truly appreciate it! It is written so well, the sadness/despair is well depicted. Surely we are going to miss this melody queen of an era.
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