: Lata Mangeshkar Born: September 28, 1929Indore, Madhya Pradesh India Occupation: Singer, Record producer, Film directorLata Mangeshkar (Marathi/Hindi:लता मंगेशकर) (born September 28, 1929) is a singer from India.
Lata Mangeshkar (Marathi/Hindi:लता मंगेशकर) (born September 28, 1929) is a singer from India. Focusing mainly on Hindi and Marathi film music, she is one of the worlds foremost Indian vocalists. She has sung in over twenty[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0542196/bio] major Indian languages and has been deemed the Nightingale of India[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3696042.stm][http://music.indobase.com/composers-playback-singers/lata-mangeshkar.html][http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/teeth/soundtrack/man.html][http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/sep/27msg.htm], an epithet also used for Sarojini Naidu and M. S. Subbulakshmi.
Childhood
Born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh to classical singer and theater actor Dinanath Mangeshkar and his second wife Shudhmati Mangeshkar. A middle-class Maharashtrian family, part of the Saraswat Brahmin caste, she was the firstborn child, to be followed by siblings Hridayanath Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar and Meena Mangeshkar.
Raised in Maharashtra, at the age of five Mangeshkar started working as an actress in several plays known as "sangeet nataks" in which her father was performing. Her father also started giving her singing lessons. Dinanath's recitals and lessons left a strong impression on his daughter, as did the music of K.L. Saigal, who was her fathers favorite singer.
1940s
Mangeshkar's first cinematic song was for the film Kiti Hasaal (1942), produced by Vasant Joglekar. However, her father disliked the idea for any of his daughters singing for movies, so the song was dropped from the film.
In 1942, when she was 13, her father died of heart disease. Due to the death of her father and financial need, she played cameo roles in many Hindi/Urdu and Marathi films, despite not enjoying acting. Her first cameo was in Pahili Mangalagaur (1942), where she played the younger sister to actress Snehprabha Pradhan. Mangeshkar went on to perform in other feature films including, Maaze Baal, Jeevan Yatra (1946), and Chhatrapati Shivaji (1952). In Badi Maa, she acted with Noor Jehan and her younger sister, Asha. Not only did she sing for herself, but she also sang playback for Asha.
In 1945, composer Ghulam Haider took Mangeshkar to meet producer S. Mukherji, who was planning to make a movie starring actress Kamini Kaushal. Haider wanted the producer to give sixteen-year-old Lata a chance to sing. Mukherji dismissed her voice, annoying Haider, who said "Let me fortell today that this girl will soon put to shame everyone else, including Noor Jehan. Producers and directors will fall at her feet, begging her to sing in their films." [1]
In 1947, Vasant Joglekar called again, employing her to sing in his film, Aapki Seva Mein. The songs composed by Datta Daavjekar such as "paa laagoon kar jori re..." (a thumri in Raag Piloo) helped establish Mangeshkar as a playback singer in Bollywood. Also singing in the film Majboor which provided Lata with hits such as 'Angrezi chhora chala gaya', 'Dil mera toda Haaye', and 'Mujhe kahinka na choda tere pyaar ne'.
In 1949, Mangeshakar got her big break with the song 'Aayega Aanewaala' from the film Mahal. The song was for Bollywood star Madhubala and was composed by Khemchand Prakash. The song was a big hit, and a major turning point for the careers of both the singer and the film star. Raj Kapoor's film Barsaat with music by Shankar-Jaikishan, also provided hits for the young singer with the songs 'Jiya beqarar hai' and 'Chhod gaye baalam'.
The film Ek Thi Ladki (1949) featured the famous track 'Lara lappa Lara lappa' composed by Vinod. The song became so popular that the actess in the film who it was performed for, Meena Shorey, became known as the 'Lara lappa Lara lappa girl'.
Lata closed the 1940s performing vocals for more songs such as those in the film Badi Bahen, with music by Husnalal Bhagatram. She also sang beautiful songs such as "mere liye woh gham-e-intezaar chhod gaye" for Anil Biswas in the film Anokha Pyaar.
1950s
The 1950s saw Lata become a favorite singer of composers like Shankar Jaikishan, Sachin Dev Burman, C. Ramchandra, Madan Mohan, Hemant Kumar and Salil Chowdhury amongst others, including filmmaker Raj Kapoor.
With Sachin Dev Burman and writer Sahir Ludhianvi she performed in the films Sazaa (1951) and House of No. 44(1955).
Alongside composer Hemant Kumar, Mangeshkar went on to perform in films such as Nagin (1954), Champakali (1957), and Anand Math (1951).
Mangeshkar performed numerous tracks for composer/writer duo C. Ramchandra and Rajendra Krishan in films like Anarkali (1953), Albela ([1951]), Samadhi (1950), Nirala (1950), Amar Deep (1958) and Azaad (1955).
Lata and Rajendra Krishan also teamed up with the composer Madan Mohan to create various ghazals for the films Adaalat (1958), and Jailor (1958).
Teaming up with Shankar Jaikishan and lyricists Hasrat Jaipuri and Shailendra, she recorded tracks for films Chori Chori (1956), and Patita (1953). Raj Kapoor often had Lata for his films such as Shree 420 and Anari, performing duets with Manna Dey and Mukesh.
Mangeshkar and Shailendra also teamed up with composer Salil Chowdhury to create music for Bimal Roy films such as Madhhumati (1958). Once, Salil Chowdhury sang an emotional Bengali song at Bimal Roy's request. After the song was finished, he found that Lata had fainted. She later told him - "I was so overcome that I couldn't control myself". [2] Lata recorded some of her most memorable songs with Salil Chowdhury, including 'Raaton ke saaye', 'Chhoti si baat', 'O Sajna barkha bahaar aayee' (Parakh), 'Aaja re pardesi' (Madhumati), and 'Itna na mujhse tu pyaar badhaa' (Chhaya).
1960s
Work continued to flow in to Mangeshkar during the 1960s. Performing with such writers and directors as Shakil Badayuni, Pradeep, Sajjad Hussain, Hasrat Jaipuri, Shankar-Jaikishan, Shailendra, Sahir Ludhiyanvi, Jaidev, S D Burman, Dev Anand amongst others.
In 1960 she performed in the film Mughal-e-Azam, performing tracks written by Shakil Badayuni and composer Naushad.
In 1961 she performed the bhajan 'Allah tero naam' in Hum dono written by Sahir Ludhiyanvi and composed by Sachin Dev Burman's assistant, Jaidev.
In 1962, Lata sang the non-film patriotic song 'Aye mere watan ke logon' at a function. The composer was C. Ramchandra and the lyricist was poet Pradeep. The song moved Indian Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, to tears. [[3]] At this time Mangeshkar started dabbling in Middle-Eastern songs as well, performing 'Aye Dilruba' in Roustam Sohrab (1963) for composer Sajjad Hussain.
Teaming with Hasrat Jaipuri and Shankar-Jaikishan, Lata performed 'Ehsaan tera hoga mujh par' for Junglee (1961). Again, with Shankar-Jaikishan and this time with lyricist Shailendra, Mangeshkar performed in Dil Ek Mandir (1963) and Amrapali (1966).
After a long hiatus, S D Burman and Mangeshkar teamed up again for songs in Bandini and Dr. Vidya, followed by Dev Anand's Guide (1965) and 1969's Aradhana singing duets with Kishore Kumar. Again with Burman, she once again performed with singer Mohammed Rafi in the film Jewel Thief. The two had a major fall out regarding royalty payments from previous film work together, and made up during a live onstage performance, coming together to perform again. In the early 60s, Lata Mangeshkar also recorded R D Burman's first film song - "ghar aaja ghir aaye badaraa" in the film Chhote Nawaab. Collaborations with R D Burman continued in films such as Pati Patni and Baharon Ke Sapane amongst many others.
Lata performed for composer Roshan and writer Majrooh Sultanpuri in 1966 for the film Mamta. In 1967 with Roshan and lyricist Sahir Ludhiyanvi for the film Bahu Begam.
The Sixties also gave way to her work with musical duo Kalyanji-Anandji, where she performed in such films as Saraswati Chandra, performing with Mukesh. Again the duo teamed up with Mangeshkar for 'O mere mitwa' from the film Geet, and lyricists Anand Bakshi's first hit song 'Yeh sama' from Jab Jab Phool Khile (1965).
Lata gained a close relationship with the team Laxmikant Pyarela in the late 60s-70s. In 1967 she performed in their first film Shagird. Continuing her success with "Laxmi-Pyare" she recorded songs for the films Intadam (1969), Milan (with vocalist Mukesh) (1967), and Do Raaste] (1969), continuing again with films well into the 1970s.
Throughout the 1960s she performed for Madan Mohan, famed Bollywood music composer, in films such as Anpadh (1962) and Mera Saaya (1966). O.P. Nayyar said in an interview in Dubai in 1992 that "I don't know whether Lata was created for Madan Mohan or Madan Mohan was created for Lata. But there has never been a composer like Madan Mohan, nor has there been a singer like Lata." [[4]]
The late 1960s also gave away to the debut of S D Burman's son, Rahul Dev Burman as a composer. Lata recorded songs with him for the films Baharon Ke Sapne (1967) and Pyaar Ka Mausam (1969). In 1966, Mangeshkar sang 'Baharon mera jeevan bhi savaron' for composer Khayyam and lyricist Kaifi Azmi in the film Aakhiri Khat.
The late 60s (and early 70s) also witnessed several non-film albums by the melody queen, mostly composed by her brother. This includes an L-P of Meera bhajans (famous for the exquisite "mhaara re giridhar gopaal" and "kinun sang kheloon holi"), an album of Ghalib ghazals named "kalaam-e-ghalib" and Marathi devotional albums in reverence to Sant Dnyaneshwar, Lord Ganapati and an album in tribute to the noble king Shivaji Maharaj.
1970s
Mangeshkar performed tracks for star Meena Kumari, again, this time in the film Pakeezah (1971), with music by Ghulam Mohammed.
S.D. Burman's final films were in the 1970s, before falling into a coma and dying in 1975. Lata performed in the films Prem Pujari, Sharmilee (1971), and Abhimaan (1973). In Abhimaan she performed vocals at the age of 44, for 25-year-old actress Jaya Bachchan.
Teaming up once more with Salil Chowdhury she performed in the film Annadata (1971) and the title song of Chhoti Si Baat (1974). She also released an album of Meera bhajans composed by her brother. The album was titled "Chala Vaahi Des". Some of the bhajans in the album include "saanware rang raachi" and "ud jaa re kaaga".
Continuing their relationship from the 60's into the 70's, Lata and Laxmi-Pyare were together again (with Rahul Dev Burman in the mix). Writers Anand Bakshi and Majrooh Sultanpuri wrote most of the tracks, penning songs for the films Amar Prem (1971), Caravan (1971), and Raj Kapoor's Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978). Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar performed songs for R D Burman and lyricist Gulzar in the film Aandhi in 1975. R D Burman also effectively tapped the melody in Lata's throat in the songs of the wonderful film Kinara, famous for "Naam gum jaayega" and "abke na saawan barse".
Mangeshkar performed in 1976 for composer Khayyam and songwriter Sahi Ludhiyanvi for the film Kabhi Kabhie, and again with Khayyam in Shankar Hussain in 1977 and "Chambal ki Kasam" in 1979. She also sang for Naushad in "Chambal ki Raani".
1980s
In the 1980s she cut back on her workload to focus on performances abroad. However, she did continue to perform for select filmmakers. In 1983 she performed for Khayyam in the film Razia Sultan singing the song 'Aye dil-e-naadaan.' In 1985 she sang for Lakshmikant and Pyarelal in films such as Utsav (the duet with Asha "man kyon behka" became quite famous) and Sur Sangam (a duet with classical singers Rajan and Sajan Mishra - "jaaoon tore charaN kamal..").
Newer composers like Ramlaxman requested her vocals for films like Maine Pyaar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun and Hum Saath Saath Hain.
1990s
In 1990, Lata launched her own production house. She produced one film, Lekin, with music composed by her brother Hridaynath, and little success at the box office. Despite the failure of the film, her production house has seen plenty of success in film and television. The song "yaara sili sili" in Lekin won Lata Mangeshkar a national award. Other noteworthy songs in this film include "sunio ji araj mhaariyo" and "kesariyaa baalamaa", besides a small classical duet "jaa jaa re pathakawaa" with Hridaynath.
Mangeshkar recorded an album of non-film ghazals (Sajda) with Jagjit Singh, and film songs for Ramlaxman and Yash Chopra. She also recorded a album named Shraddhanjali in which she sang songs of several famed singers of yesteryears such as K L Saigal, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, Mohammed Rafi, Geeta Dutt, Amirabai Karnataki, Zohrabai Ambalewali and a few others.
2000s
Well into her 70s she has continued to perform. Performing songs from her past in Mujhse Dosti Karoge, and new films including Jai Santoshi Maa (2006), Rang De Basanti, Lal Salaam (2002) amongst others.
In 2001, Mangeshkar was rewarded with India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna.
In 2002 the American R&B singer Truth Hurts released the hit single 'Addictive' which utilized a sample of Lata's vocals from the film Jyoti. Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records were sued for $500 million dollars, and an injunction was served.
The 2004 American film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind included one of Mangeshkar's songs, "Wada Na Tod", on its soundtrack.
Trivia
- She always sings barefoot. [[8]]
Rivalry with Asha Bhosle
Please see Asha Bhosle - Rivalry with Lata Mangeshkar.
Awards and recognitions
Apart from the above, Lata has received about 250 trophies and 150 gold discs.
Filmfare Awards
The Filmfare Awards for playback singing first started in 1958. In 1956, the song 'Rasik Balma' from the film Chori Chori won the Best Song Filmfare Award. Lata refused to sing it live in protest of absence of a Playback Singer category. The category was finally introduced in 1958. Though, Male & Female Awards where started later on.
Lata Mangeshkar monopolized the best female playback singer award from 1958 to 1966. In 1969, Lata made the unusual gesture of giving up Filmfare awards in order to promote fresh talent.
- 1958 - Aaja Re Pardesi from Madhumati
- 1962 - Kahi Deep Jale Kahi Dil from Bees Saal Baad
- 1965 - Tumhi Mere Mandir Tumhi Meri Pooja from Khandan
- 1969 - Aap Mujhe Achhe Lagne Lage from Jeene Ki Raah
- 1993 - Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
- 1993 - Filmfare felicitated by the Maharashra Government for completion of 50 years.
- 1994 - Filmfare Special Award for Didi Tera Devar Deewana from Hum Aapke Hai Kaun
National Awards
- 1972 - Best Female Playback Singer for Parichay
- 1975 - Best Female Playback Singer for Kora Kaagaz
- 1990 - Best Female Playback Singer for Lekin
Maharashtra State Award
Bengal Film Journalist's Association Award
All Best Female Playback Singer
Lata Mangeshkar Award
The Lata Mangeshkar award is a national-level award was instituted by the state Government of Madya Pradesh in 1984. The award consists of a certificate of merit and a cash award of 1,000,000 Rupees. Award winners include:
There is also a Lata Mangeshkar Award in issued by the Maharashtra Government starting in 1992.
See also
References
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