Published 09:23 IST, September 15th 2019

Ranu Mondal reacts to Lata Mangeshkar's 'fame won't last' comment

Ranu Mondal recently reacted to Lata Mangeshkar's 'fame won't last' comment and stated that she is her junior and has always loved the veteran singer's music

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Online sensation Ranu Mondal recently reacted to Lata Mangeshkar's comment on former saying that her newfound fame won't last. Responding to it Mondal said, that as far as '' is concerned she is younger to her and will always remain her junior. She n went on to exclaim that she has loved veteran singer's (Lata Mangeshkar)'s voice since childhood. 

READ: Himesh Reshammiya On Lata Mangeshkar's Statement For Ranu Mondal

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Lata Mangeshkar's comment: 

For uninitiated, Lata Mangeshkar during a recent media interaction reportedly said that she will consider herself fortunate if someone is benefitted by her name and work, but she feels that 'imitation is t a reliable and durable companion for success.' As per media reports, Lata Mangeshkar said that by singing her song, or Kishore Kumar's song or Mohammad Rafi's song aspiring singers can get short-term attention, but it won't last. 

Himesh Reshammiya backs Ranu Mondal: 

Singer Lata Mangeshkar was quoted saying that aspiring singer will only get short term success if imitate works of yesteryear legends. Reshammiya, who has recorded two songs with Mandol for his upcoming film Happy Hardy and Heer, said Mangeshkar’s comments must be taken in right context.

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“She has been inspired by Lata ji but one can become a legend like her. She is best. Meaning of Lata ji’s comment was that you can get inspired, it’s a good thing, but it’s t necessary to (do a) straight copy. Which she anyway hasn’t done,” he told reporters. re is a difference between being inspired by a singer and copying that person’s work, Reshammiya said.

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Ranu Mondal's journey: 

Mondal's video was shared on a Facebook p called 'BarpetaTown place of peace' on July 28. video has collected over four million till w. Music composer-actor Himesh Reshammiya has recorded a song titled "Teri Meri Kahani" with Mondal. He revealed that song will feature in his upcoming film "Happy Hardy and Heer". 

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READ: Himesh Reshammiya Releases Official Teaser Featuring Ranu Mondal

"All your our dreams can come true if we have cour to peruse m. A positive attitude can really make dreams come true. Thanks for all your love and support," composer-singer captioned video shot during his recording session with Ranu. "Happy Hardy and Heer" is produced by EYKA Films and HR Musik Limited. 

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(With inputs from ncies)

09:09 IST, September 15th 2019