Lata Mangeshkar who passed away on Feburay 6 will always remain a gem of the film industry. She was a legend. Her therapeutic voice touched million of hearts. One has always resonated with Lata Ji's songs, which are sometimes playful, sometimes romantic, and at other times poignant.
In fact, the Guinness Book of Records listed Lata Ji as the most recorded artist in history in the year 1974. 'The Nightingale of Bollywood' has won several awards and accolades during her eight-decade-long career. Let us have a look.
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Lata Mangeshkar Honours
- 1969|Padma Bhushan
- 1989|Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- 1997|Maharashtra Bhushan
- 1999|Padma Vibhushan
- 2001|Bharat Ratna
- 2007|Legion of Honour
Lata Mangeshkar National Award
- 2006|Special Lifetime Achievement Award
- 1990|Best Female Playback Singer, Lekin...
- 1974|Best Female Playback Singer, 'Kora Kagaz'
- 1972| Best Female Playback Singer, 'Parichay'
Lata Mangeshkar Filmfare Awards
- 2005|Special Awards
- 1995|Special Awards
- 1994|Lifetime Achievement Award
- 1970|Best Playback Singer - Female, 'Jeene Ki Raah'
- 1966|Best Playback Singer (Male/Female) 'Khandan'
- 1963|Best Playback Singer (Male/Female) 'Bees Saal Baad'
- 1959|Best Playback Singer (Male/Female) 'Madhumati'
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