It’s not A&M, but we couldn’t have not asked this question. Let’s hear it from Dr Bhaskar Das in the February 7 edition of Das ka Dum. Read on…
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Q. Any special remembrance of Lata Mangeshkar? Your favourite Lata Mangeshkar songs
A.Though Death is the only unchanging reality, yet it is difficult to reconcile with the reality that Lata Mangeshkar is no more. A human being like Lata didi is a phenomenon and not just a singer. I had no personal interaction ever with her, though I have seen her from a distance.
It is impossible to make a list of her memorable songs. Apart from Hindi songs, there are many Bengali hit songs too. However, there are some songs which are relatable to life in general.
For instance: Nam gum jaayega…, Aaj phir jeene ki tamanna…, Tujhe dekha to ye jana sanam.., Kora Kagaz tha eh man mera.., Har dil jo pyaar karega. Without being a music buff, these songs are indelibly etched in my mind. May her soul rest in peace. I can’t imagine listening to another Lata Mangeshkar in my lifetime.