New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took to his Twitter and wished iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar on her 92nd birthday, saying her melodious voice reverberates across the world.
Calling her blessings a “source of great strength,” he also prayed for the evergreen singer’s long and healthy life.
PM Modi tweeted, “Birthday greetings to respected Lata Didi. Her melodious voice reverberates across the world. She is respected for her humility & passion towards Indian culture. Personally, her blessings are a source of great strength. I pray for Lata Didi’s long & healthy life.”
Lata Mangeshkar has been the playback voice behind a number of artistes in the Bollywood industry.
The ‘nightingale of India’, who began her career in 1942 is a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards.
Lata Mangeshkar is known for iconic songs like ‘Aayegaa Aanewala’, ‘Aye Mere Vatan Ke Logon’ and ‘Babul Pyare’ among others. She has sung over 25,000 songs in over 20 Indian languages.