Veteran Bollywood singer Lata Mangeshkar, who turned 90 years old, on September 28, joined Instagram on Monday, September 30. The Music legend, who is also referred to as 'India's Nightingale', announced her Instagram debut on her official Twitter handle. "Namaskar. Aaj pehli baar aap sabse Instagram pe jud rahi hun," she tweeted along with the link to her profile where she shared her picture holding a book based on her life.

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Within a few hours, Lata Mangeshkar's Instagram handle got over 48.5 thousand followers as the fans were really excited to welcome the legendary singer to the photosharing app. "Welcome Taai," wrote users. 

A few moments later, the singer pinned another picture flaunting the cover of the book written on her life, her sisters seated by her side. "Namaskar. Kal meri choti behen Meena Khadikar ne mujhe uske dwara mujhpar likhi hui hindi Kitab 'Didi aur Main' ki peheli copy bhent ki," she wrote.

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The Nightingale enters the nonagenarian league 

Few rumours made rounds in 2018 which stated that Lata Didi is going to sing her last song at the age of 90 and retire from music. However, Lata Mangeshkar dismissed all such rumours saying that music is hers' and her family’s life and she will not quit music until her last breath. The Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah, on Lata Mangeshkar's birthday eve, on Friday, released a compilation of portraits. Apart from this, Lata Mangeshkar has also been honoured with the title of ‘Daughter of the Nation’ on her birthday.  

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Lata Mangeshkar replies to Amitabh Bachchan's birthday wish

Meanwhile, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan shot a special video to convey his wish to Lata Mangeshkar on her 90th birthday. He said that there were many relationships in the world that could not be accounted for, like Lata Mangeshkar's songs and that of her listeners like Amitabh Bachchan. The actor also recites a verse of Sant Dnyaneshwar to convey his emotions.

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Now, Lata Mangeshkar has replied to the same and said that she is overwhelmed by the gesture. The veteran singer who seemed to have been moved by Amitabh Bachchan's wish said that she is speechless by the beauty of his words. "All I can say is that I am deeply grateful to you," Lata Mangeshkar said.

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(With inputs from ANI)