Legendary playback singer and Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar left the fans and fraternity in the state of mourning with her heavenly abode today, on February 6, 2022. Fondly known as ‘Lata Ji’ or ‘Didi’ the iconic playback singer was recently tested positive with COVID-19 and was on and off on a ventilator until she breathed her last today. She was 92.
Several celebrities from the film industries in the south, including RRR director S.S. Rajamouli, megastars Allu Arjun, Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu amongst many others joined the creative community in grieving over the loss of the iconic singer.
S.S. Rajamouli offered his heartfelt tribute to the Nightingale of India.
Lata Ji's passing away is a huge and irreplaceable loss. She will live on in our hearts forever. My heartfelt tribute to the nightingale of India.
May her soul rest in peace. Wishing the family strength and comfort in these difficult times.— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) February 6, 2022
Superstars Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu and Jr NTR paid their last respects to the singer.
It’s a sad day . End of an era as the Nightingale of India #LataMangeshkar ji is no more. She will continue to live in the hearts of people through her songs forever . My deepest condolences to the near and dear . May her great soul rest in peace pic.twitter.com/NN0q7wJExl
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) February 6, 2022
Deeply saddened by Lata Mangeshkar ji's demise. A voice that defined Indian music for generations... Her legacy is truly unparalleled. Heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones and all her admirers. Rest in peace Lata ji. There will never be another.
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) February 6, 2022
Deeply saddened by the passing of Lata Ji. A truly irreparable loss for the nation indeed. The Queen of Melody will continue to reign in our hearts and minds and inspire a generation of singers.
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) February 6, 2022
Megastars Chiranjeevi, Mamooty and Mohanlal also honoured Lata Ji’s legacy giving an emotional tribute.
Nightingale of India, one of the greatest Legends #Lata Didi is no more.Heartbroken The vacuum due to this colossal loss can never be filled. She lived an extraordinary life.Her Music lives on & will continue to cast a spell until Music is there! Rest in Peace #LataMangeshkar
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) February 6, 2022
India has lost our nightingale. Cinema and music will never be the same again. Lataji your immense body of work and your iconic voice will be unparalleled forever.#LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/41YRICkMvh
— Mammootty (@mammukka) February 6, 2022
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of the musical phenomenon, Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar. May she live on through her music. Sending condolences to her loved ones pic.twitter.com/xDWzeIjG8r
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) February 6, 2022
Actresses Tamannaah Bhatia, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Pooja Hegde also paid a heartwarming tribute to the iconic singer.
We lost a legend today. Truly an end of an era. May her soul rest in peace and glory. #LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/YK1TZ3oXXF
— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) February 6, 2022
Our nightingale has fallen silent. You are no more but your legendary contribution to the music industry will live on. The number of emotions you could make us feel with just a single line.
R.I.P #LataMangeshkar Mam.
You will always be in our hearts.Our National Treasure pic.twitter.com/FmyZnMjm2g— Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) February 6, 2022
Conferred with multiple awards and prestigious titles such as Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, France’s Officer of the Legion of Honour, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, multiple National Awards and Filmfare Awards amongst many others, Lata ji was known for her iconic, soulful voice that would touch hearts of many.
Rest in Peace, legend.
(Source- Twitter)
