Zara aankh mein bhar lo paani...: Lata Mangeshkar will sing no more

In memory of the legendary singer, a two-day national mourning will be observed. 
The 'Nightingale of India' Lata Mangeshkar breathed her last at 92.
The 'Nightingale of India' Lata Mangeshkar breathed her last at 92.
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The singer had been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital on January 8 after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia. (File | Express)
The singer had been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital on January 8 after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia. (File | Express)
Lata Mangeshkar, a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Awards, was an icon of Indian cinema. (File | Express)
Lata Mangeshkar, a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Awards, was an icon of Indian cinema. (File | Express)
She was the eldest sister of singer Asha Bhosle. Both Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle worked in the Indian music industry around the same time. (File | PTI)
She was the eldest sister of singer Asha Bhosle. Both Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle worked in the Indian music industry around the same time. (File | PTI)
She was a fan of cricket. When India won the world cup in 1983, she organised a free concert dedicated to the team. (File | Express)
She was a fan of cricket. When India won the world cup in 1983, she organised a free concert dedicated to the team. (File | Express)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the veteran singer left a void in our nation that can never be filled. (File | PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the veteran singer left a void in our nation that can never be filled. (File | PTI)
Lata Mangeshkar shared a strong bond with Sachin Tendulkar, who adored the legendary singer. (Photo | Express)
Lata Mangeshkar shared a strong bond with Sachin Tendulkar, who adored the legendary singer. (Photo | Express)
Javed Akhtar in his tribute to the nightingale said, Lata Mangeshkar had achieved perfection and will be staying in the India's memories. (File | PTI)
Javed Akhtar in his tribute to the nightingale said, Lata Mangeshkar had achieved perfection and will be staying in the India's memories. (File | PTI)
Music maestro AR Rahman took to his Instagram handle and shared a photo of him with Lata ji. In her remembrance, he captioned the photo as, 'Love, respect and prayers.' (File | PTI)
Music maestro AR Rahman took to his Instagram handle and shared a photo of him with Lata ji. In her remembrance, he captioned the photo as, 'Love, respect and prayers.' (File | PTI)
Golden era of music has ended: Several members from the film industry paid tribute to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. (Photo | Express)
Golden era of music has ended: Several members from the film industry paid tribute to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. (Photo | Express)
The legendary singer had paid her tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee  with the song ‘Than Gayi Maut Se’. (File | PTI)
The legendary singer had paid her tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee with the song ‘Than Gayi Maut Se’. (File | PTI)
Lata Mangeshkar won three National Awards for Best Female Playback Singer. (File | PTI)
Lata Mangeshkar won three National Awards for Best Female Playback Singer. (File | PTI)

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