Lata Mangeshkar Biography: Death, Age, Net Worth, Husband, Awards, Wiki, Children, Height

Lata Mangeshkar was an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer. She was considered one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent.

Her contribution to the Indian music industry over a career spanning eight decades earned her honorific titles such as the “Queen of Melody,” “Nightingale of India,” and “Voice of the Millennium.”

Profile

• Full name: Lata Mangeshkar
• Date of birth: September 28, 1929
• Age as of 2024: 95 years (deceased
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Indore, Indore State, British India (present-day Madhya Pradesh, India)
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Playback singer, composer, film producer
• Height: N/A
• Parents: Father – Deenanath Mangeshkar; Mother – Shevanti (later renamed Shudhamati)
• Siblings: Meena, Asha, Usha, Hridaynath
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Marathi
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Lata Mangeshkar was born on September 28, 1929, in Indore, Indore State, British India (present-day Madhya Pradesh, India).

Her father, Deenanath Mangeshkar, was a Marathi and Konkani classical singer and theatre actor. Her mother, Shevanti (later renamed Shudhamati), was a Gujarati woman from Thalner, Bombay Presidency (now in northwest Maharashtra).

She was the eldest child in the family. In birth order, Meena, Asha, Usha, and Hridaynath are her siblings; all are accomplished singers and musicians.

She received her first music lesson from her father. At age five, she started working as an actress in her father’s musical plays (Sangeet Natak in Marathi). On her first day of school, Mangeshkar left because she could not bring her sister Asha with her.

Personal Life

Lata Mangeshkar remained unmarried throughout her life. She was deeply devoted to her family and her music career, and there were no public reports of marriages, divorces, or extramarital affairs associated with her.

Career

Lata Mangeshkar began her career in 1942 at the age of 13. She recorded songs in over thirty-six Indian languages and a few foreign languages, though primarily in Hindi, Bengali, and Marathi.

She received several accolades and honours throughout her career. In 1989, the Government of India gave her the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

In 2001, in recognition of her contributions to the nation, she was awarded the Bharat Ratna, becoming only the second singer to receive India’s highest civilian honour.

In 2007, France made her an Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, the country’s highest civilian award.

Awards

• Padma Bhushan (1969)
• Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1989)
• Maharashtra Bhushan (1997)
• Padma Vibhushan (1999)
• Bharat Ratna (2001)
• Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honour (2006)

Net Worth

Lata Mangeshkar’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million at the time of her demise.

Death

Lata Mangeshkar died on February 6, 2022, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Controversy

Lata Mangeshkar, in 2021, faced scrutiny due to her association with Jai Singh, the organizer of her US concert, who was alleged to be involved in drug trafficking and piracy.

The controversy led to public backlash, with some social media users demanding her arrest. Lata responded that she was unaware of Jai Singh’s criminal background and cancelled her Houston concert in August 2021.

She emphasized that she had no personal connection with Jai Singh and that a third party organized the event.

The incident highlighted artists’ challenges in managing their associations and the importance of due diligence in event management.

Social Media

• Instagram: @Lata_mangeshkar
• Twitter: N/A