Published 14:52 IST, September 6th 2019

Lata Mangeshkar to receive Daughter of the Nation title on 90th b'day

Veteran Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar will reportedly be conferred the ‘Daughter of the Nation’ title on the occasion of her 90th birthday on September 28.

Reported by: Diyali Banerjee
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Veteran Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar will be conferred  ‘Daughter of Nation’ title on occasion of her 90th birthday on September 28. As per media reports, veteran singer will be houred with title as a tribute to her contribution to Indian film music over seven decades.

As per media reports, an informed source from government revealed that PM Modi is a huge admirer of Lata Mangeshkar's voice and said that veteran singer will be officially designate as ‘Daughter of Nation’ on her 90th birthday. He furr reportedly revealed that poet-lyricist Prasoon Joshi has written a special song for occasion.

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President Ram Nath Kovind visits Lata Mangeshkar

President Ram Nath Kovind met Lata Mangeshkar at her residence in Mumbai during his visit to city last month. official Twitter handle of President had put up a picture from meeting and hailed legendary musician as ' pride of India'. In post, country chief expressed his delight to meet legendary musician and conveyed his best wishes. He also praised her for sweetening lives with her soulful melody and said that she 'continues to inspire us with her simplicity and grace'.

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Lata Mangeshkar on Ranu Mondal's newly found fame

Lata Mangeshkar was in news recently when she spoke about internet sensation, Ranu Mondal. While internet has been buzzing about her talent, veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar expressed her views on same and said that she thinks that Ranu Mondal's newfound fame won't last long. 

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As per media reports, during a recent media interaction, Lata Mangeshkar 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.

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 About Ranu Mondal

56 years old Ranu Mondal who reportedly used to sing outside Kolkata railway station became an overnight sensation after her soulful rendition of Lata Mangeshkar's classic number 'Ek pyaar ka nagma hai' went viral on internet. Her melodious voice was widely appreciated by audience and was shared widely across social media platforms. Soon after, Bollywood music composer-actor Himesh Reshammiya spotted her and gave her a big Bollywood break.

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13:23 IST, September 6th 2019