Lata Mangeshkar? Dang, that lady is really something else, her voice is so beautiful and soothing that it will make you forget all your worries.
How dare you call yourself a music fan if you haven’t heard any of Lata Mangeshkar’s songs! Boy, you are missing a lot. Well, never mind, it’s said, better late than never, right? I mean, who doesn’t know Lata Mangeshkar? She’s got an angelic voice and is a true angel in disguise.
Trademark white saree draped casually, hair plated into two and that melodic voice all combine to make her the star she is. She is and deserves to be remembered by generations to come. Here are a few of her songs from the commencement of her career.
Kabootar Ja Ja Ja
From the motion picture, Maine Pyar Kiya, 1989, directed by Sooraj Barjatya. A romantic song taking us back to times when pigeons delivered mail for us.
Lag Jaa Gale
I don’t know if there’s any other song produced and sung as good as this one. Composed by Madan Mohan.
Satyam Shivam Sundaram. One of the best songs sung by Lata didi for the movie, Satyam Shivam Sundaram.
Hothon Pe Aisi Baat
This is a duet sung by Lata didi and Bhupinder Singh for the movie Jewel Thief, the finest movie of the industry. And the best thing about this song is that it was recorded in one take and was a major hit.
Tujhe Dekha Toh Yeh Jana
All-time hit song for the all-time legendary movie Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge that managed to make every girl blush is one of her best and a deserves a mention.
