She Took Our Breath Away…..
Born as Hema to Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, (a theatre actor and classical singer) and Shevanti in 1929, this icon we call Lata Mangeshkar started singing at the age of 5 and honed her skills under the able guidance of Aman Ali Khan Sahib and Amanat Khan, established and famous singers of that time. There’s something about a voice that’s personal, and the nightingale that just flew away had a voice that touches us in a place that’s as personal as the place from which that voice has issued. The ecstasy of surrender that she inspired even as a five year old influenced and mentored a wide generation of younger female singers.