Lata Mangeshkar

World Music Singer

Birthday September 28, 1929

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Indore, India

DEATH DATE Feb 6, 2022 (92)

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About

Classical Indian singer whose songs have been featured in many films and she was the recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.

Before Fame

She started acting and singing in musicals at age five. Eight years later, her father died from heart disease and a family friend helped her get involved in music and acting.

Trivia

She held the record for most recordings in the world, with more than 25,000, according to the Guinness Book of World Records from 1974 to 1991.

Family Life

She was born in Indore, India alongside siblings named Asha, Usha Hridaynath and Meena.

Associated With

She provided songs for the film Kabhi Khush Kabhie Gham... in 2001, which starred Amitabh Bachchan.