Asian Mail
On her 95th birth anniversary, we remember Lata Mangeshkar’s incredible journey. But did you know she wasn’t credited for her iconic songs in the 1948 film Ziddi?
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Starring Dev Anand and Kamini Kaushal, Ziddi featured six timeless tracks sung by Lata Mangeshkar. However, the disc credited “Asha,” Kamini Kaushal’s character name, instead of the legendary singer.
Kamini Kaushal herself revealed that she requested the recording company to correct the credit, as fans mistakenly attributed the soulful voice to her.
Born in 1929, Lata Mangeshkar is known by many titles, including “Queen of Melody,” “Nightingale of India” and “Voice of the Millennium.” Throughout her illustrious career, she received numerous honours, including the Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Bharat Ratna and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Lata Mangeshkar also won three National Film Awards and five Maharashtra State Film Awards. In her remarkable career spanning more than 70 years, she secured seven Filmfare Awards and many other recognitions.
Lata Mangeshkar has lent her soulful voice to numerous timeless tracks, including iconic songs like Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai, Ajib Dastan Hai Yeh, Lag Ja Gale and Tujhe Dekha Toh. Her repertoire also features beloved classics such as Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya, Dekha Ek Khwab and Pyar Hua Ikraar Hua.
(Courtesy NDTV)
