Lata Mangeshkar breathed her last today, February 6, 2022, at the age of 92 years. Her passing has left a deep void in the hearts of her friends, family, fans and the film industry. She received several awards and honours in her life including the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, France’s Officer of the Legion of Honour, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, multiple National Awards and Filmfare Awards and more.

In a career spanning seven decades, Lata ji or ‘Didi’ as she was fondly called has touched several lives. Here’s a look at the Nightingale of India's exemplary life through pictures which are truly priceless. 

 

 

 

 

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Lata mangeshkar with her sisters Asha Bhosle, Meena Khadikar and Usha Mangeshkar 

Lata Mangeshkar with Asha Bhosle

Lata Mangeshkar with Vyjyanthimala and MS Subbulakshmi 

Lata Mangeshkar with Asha Bhosle playing Fugadi 

Lata Mangeshkar with Asha Bhosle

Lata Mangeshkar with Geeta Dutt and Meena Kumari

Lata Mangeshkar with Dev Anand, Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar 

Lata Mangeshkar at Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia's wedding

Lata Mangeshkar with SD Burman and RD Burman

Lata Mangeshkar with Rakhi brother Dilip Kumar 

Lata Mangeshkar with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru 

Lata Mangeshkar will truly be missed. RIP!