Vocal queen Lata Mangeshkar was not called Swara Kokila for nothing. There was that ringing and feeling in his voice, which made her different from others. Not only in India but all over the world she is crazy about his singing. This is the reason why Lata Mangeshkar's tenure of six decades has been full of achievements. After all, his voice is still present in our minds. Lata Mangeshkar is the idol of musicians. The special thing is that Lata Mangeshkar has lent her voice to songs in other languages too. Which are heard even today. She was one of the most respected singers in India. She entered the world of music when she was very young. Then at the age of 13, she also sang a song for the first time. Even though she is not among us today, her contribution to Hindi cinema will always be remembered. Today (28 September) is Lata ji's birthday. On this special day, let us know in detail about her achievements in her career.
First Indian to perform at the Royal Albert Hall
Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer in 1970 and then National Film Award for Best Playback Singer for the songs of the 1972 film Parichay. Also in 1974, she became the first Indian to perform at the Royal Albert Hall. Let us tell you, in 1974, Lata Mangeshkar got the distinction of being the most recorded artist in the history of Indian music in the Guinness Record in 1974.
Best Playback Singer Award for 'Jait Re Jait' in 1977
Lata Mangeshkar was given the National Film Award for Best Playback Singer in 1974 for the songs of the film Kora Kaaghi. Then in 1977, she was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Playback Singer for Jait Re Jait, and in 1989 she was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This was followed by Padma Vibhushan in 1989, the Raja-Lakshmi Award by Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation, Chennai in 1990, and National Film Award for Best Playback Singer for the songs of the film 'Lekin' in 1990.
Her highest civilian award was in 2007
Lata Mangeshkar also received the IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000. Also in 2001, she was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. Apart from this, Maharashtra Ratna in 2001, Asha Bhosle Award in 2002, Living Legend Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2004, Filmfare Special Award in 2004, the Government of France honored him with its highest civilian award in 2007 (Officer of the Awarded the Legion of Honour.
Daughter of the Nation Award
In 2009 she received the ANR National Award and in 2019 the Government of India honored her with the Daughter of the Nation Award on her 90th birthday in September 2019. Apart from this, she has also been honored with many awards.
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