Luka Chuppi to Lag Ja Gale: Listen to these soothing songs of legendary Lata Mangeshkar

It is quite a downhearted day for the music lovers, as India’s nightingale Lata Mangeshkar sighed her last breath hours back. The legendary singer was admitted to hospital due to deterioration in her health for a few days. She was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia as well.

She had been the one behind more than a thousand songs, whose soft, sweet and mild voice was a milestone for melodies. Her eight decades in the Indian music industry has earned her many titles as well, including ‘Nightingale of India’ and ‘Queen of Melody’.

Lata Ji, who started her career with the Marathi industry, sang her debut song ‘Naachu Yaa Gade Saair Mani Haus Bhaari’ for a 1942 movie, which was unfortunately dropped from the movie. Not giving up, she sang ‘Natali Chaitraachi Navalaai’ in another movie, which could be considered as one of her earliest works. Her debut in Hindi music was with the song ‘Mata Ek Sapoot Ki Duniya Badal De Tu’, for the 1943 Marathi film Gajaabhaau.

From then, the legend has cemented a strong base for her singing career with numerous songs, which has many hits and blockbusters among them. Here are some of the unforgettable songs of Lata Ji, which has helped a million people in soothing, and healing themselves:

Luka Chuppi

Luka Chuppi from the Aamir Khan starrer Rang De Basanti will certainly fill our eyes each time we listen to it. Composed by A R Rahman, Lata Ji’s impeccable voice has touched the sensitive chords of our hearts in the right way.

Aaj Fir Jeene Ki Tamanna

Written and composed by S D Burman, Aaj Fir Jeene Ki Tamanna is Lata Ji’s popular song from the blockbuster movie Guide. Based on R K Narayan’s novel of the same name, the 1965 film is helmed by Vijay Anand.

Lag Ja Gale

This evergreen number when we talk about the best ones of the legendary singer. Composed by Madan Mohan Kohli, the song was written by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan for the 1964 movie Woh Kaun Thi?

Yeh Zindagi Uski Hai

The 1953 movie Anarkali has gifted us the soulful track Yeh Zindag Uski Hai. The magical voice of Lata Ji has definitely made this song a popular title even among the contemporary youth.

Tujhe Dekha To Ye Jaana Sanam

How could we not mention this iconic item from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, while listing Lata Ji’s hits? Sung by Kumar Sanu and Lata Ji, the song and the movie became an instant hit soon after they came out.

Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh

The 1960 romantic drama Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai by Kishore Sahu also put forward this evergreen charm, sung by none other than Lata Mangeshkar. Actor Meena Kumari’s lip sync impeccably matches with the legendary voice, which brings out amazing emotions on the screen.

Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera

This song from Aradhana is undoubtedly one of the finest of Lata Ji and Kishore Kumar’s duets. Composed by S D Burman, the song features Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore, who took the musical journey to another level with apt performances.