Kovind visits Lata Mangeshkar at her residence

Lata Mangeshkar expressed gratitude to the President of India for his kind gesture as he paid a visit to the legendary singer.

Mumbai: President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday paid a visit to the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar at her residence in Mumbai.

The widely celebrated singer felt deeply honoured and humbled by the President's visit.

The singer on Sunday took to her Twitter handle to share a few pictures with her fans and followers.

She wrote on Twitter: "Namaskar, was deeply honoured and humbled, when the President of our country, Shri Ramnath Kovind Ji, so gracefully came and met me at my residence. I stand in gratitude. Sir, you make us proud!"

Held as one of the best playback singers of all time, Lata Mangeshkar has recorded songs in over a thousand Hindi films.

She was also honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1989 by the Government of India.

After 12 years Lata Ji was again bestowed with India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna for her immense contributions to the nation.