Music composer Himesh Reshammiya on Wednesday said that Internet sensation Ranu Mondal is inspired by Lata Mangeshkar and has not done a “straight copy” of the legendary singer’s work. Mondal became a popular name after her video, singing “Ek pyaar ka naghma hai”, at a railway platform, went viral.

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Himesh Reshammiya backs Ranu Mondal: 

Recently, singer Lata Mangeshkar was quoted saying that the aspiring singer will only get short term success if imitate the 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 the right context.

“She has been inspired by Lata ji but no one can become a legend like her. She is the best. Meaning of Lata ji’s comment was that you can get inspired, it’s a good thing, but it’s not necessary to (do a) straight copy. Which she anyway hasn’t done,” he told reporters. There is a difference between being inspired by a singer and copying that person’s work, Reshammiya said.

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Himesh talks about inspiration: 

“Today, Arijit Singh is a great singer and if someone starts to sing exactly like him, then it doesn’t work as much. Eventually, an inspiration is very important.

“We are all inspired somewhere. When I started high pitch singing, people called it nasal singing but somewhere international singing was always nasal, which is now common. Inspiration is very important… Ranu was born talented,” he added.

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Lata Mangeshkar's comment:

While the internet has been buzzing about her talent, veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar recently expressed her views on the same and said that she thinks her newfound fame won't last long. 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 not 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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(With inputs from PTI)