Hyderabad (Telangana): India's most iconic playback singer and vocalist Lata Mangeshkar who kept winning our hearts for more than seven decades will be immortal for her mesmerizing voice. Fans all around the world consider her as an avatar of Goddess Saraswati for the magical voice which was truly enthralling. She was honoured with several awards for her peerless contribution to the music industry. So let's have a look towards the journey of her successful life.
- Government of India Awards Government of India Awards
In recognition of Lata Mangeshkar's significant contribution to Indian music, the Government of India honoured her Padma Bhushan in 1969. The nightingale of India was also awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1989, the Padma Vibhushan in 1999 and the Bharat Ratna in 2001. Besides she also achieved the One Time Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2008 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of India's Independence.
- Filmfare Awards Filmfare Awards
The Filmfare Awards for playback singing first started in 1959. In 1956, the song Rasik Balma from the film Chori Chori by Shankar Jaikishan won the Best Song Filmfare Award. Lata refused to sing it live in protest of the absence of a Playback Singer category. The category was finally introduced in 1959. Though, separate awards for male & female singers were introduced later on. Lata Mangeshkar monopolized the best female playback singer award from 1959 to 1967. In 1970, Lata made the unusual gesture of giving up Filmfare awards in order to promote fresh talent. She was later awarded Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993 and Filmfare Special Awards in 1994 and 2004.
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- National Film Award National Film Award
Lata won the Best Female Playback Singer Award and had her name written in golden letters in the pages of history. She was awarded these awards for three films, including the 1972 film 'Parichay', the 1975 film Kora Kagaz and the 1990 film Lekin.
Maharashtra State Film Awards