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Published 20:24 IST, April 18th 2020

Lata Mangeshkar shares funny anecdote to spread cheer among distressed fans amid lockdown

Veteran Bollywood singer took to her Twitter account earlier on Saturday and shared a funny story which included her niece in the current crisis situation.

Reported by: Urvashi Kandpal
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With the nationwide lockdown in place, there have been plenty of restrictions for the citizens of India as imposed by the government and health regulatory authorities. The social distancing and the self-isolation have also given rise to humorous situations which have found their way on the internet in the form of memes and social media updates. 90-year-old legendary  Bollywood singer Lata Mangeshkar has shared one such anecdote with a personal joke through her Twitter account, earlier on Saturday.

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The singer quipped that her niece Rachana, on being asked about her favourite song amid lockdown, said that she listens to the hit song 'Parde mein rehene do parda na uthaao' (Let me be under the veil, don't lift it up). Due to the scare of the novel coronavirus, people have been staying indoors and have been advised to not step out. The song, sung by Lata's sister Asha Bhosle for the 1968 film Shikar, is so apt for the current situation around the globe.

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Lata Mangeshkar has thoughtfully shared the funny anecdote to cheer and lift spirits of the many people who have been distressed due to the lockdown. She has been regularly updating her social media account with entertaining as well as informative posts for her fans and followers. Recently, the Bollywood legend also announced her contribution to the Maharashtra Chief Minister's COVID-19 Relief Fund as she pledged to donate an amount of Rs 25 lakh and urged her followers to support the government in its fight against the Coronavirus outbreak in the country.

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Updated 20:25 IST, April 18th 2020

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