Personal Information

Full Name: Lata Mangeshkar

Nickname: Not Publicly Available

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1929-09-28

Languages Known: Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, and others

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Food Habit: Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Music, writing poetry, painting

Education

School: Not publicly

College: Not Public

Degrees Obtained: Not Public

Physical Stats

Height: 162 cm

Weight: 60 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Deenanath Mangeshkar Mother: Shevanti Mangeshkar

Siblings: Brother: Hridaynath Mangeshkar (Composer) Sisters: Asha Bhosle (Singer), Meena Khadikar, Usha Mangeshkar

Marital Status: not_married

Wife:

Children: 0

Career

Current Position: Singer, Composer, Music Director

Skills:

Net Worth: Estimated ₹900–1000 crore (approximate public estimate)

Awards & Achievements: Bharat Ratna (2001) Padma Bhushan (1969), Padma Vibhushan (2011) Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1989) National Film Awards for Best Playback Singer Over 30,000 songs in 36 languages Known for her contribution to Indian and global music culture

Biography Details

Lata Mangeshkar, born on September 28, 1929, is one of India's most iconic and celebrated playback singers. Known as the "Nightingale of India," she has sung over 30,000 songs in more than 36 languages, with an illustrious career spanning over seven decades. Born in Indore to classical musician Deenanath Mangeshkar, she was trained in music from a young age and soon became a household name for her unique voice, impeccable technique, and emotional depth.

Lata's career took off with the song Aayega Anewala from the film Mahal (1949), and she became the go-to singer for composers in Bollywood. Beyond film music, Lata Mangeshkar also contributed to classical, devotional, and non-film music. Her contribution to Indian music was recognized with India’s highest civilian awards, including the Bharat Ratna. Despite being reclusive and not married, she remains a living legend and an inspiration for generations of musicians worldwide.

• In 2026, the Indian government announced the launch of a musical institute in her name, focusing on classical and playback singing.

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• Lata Mangeshkar’s legacy was celebrated in 2026 at multiple music festivals across India, with tributes from musicians and filmmakers worldwide.

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• Her contribution to Indian music continues to be honored in retrospectives and documentary projects, ensuring her place as one of the greatest voices in global music history.

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