The singer was reported to be admitted in ICU after testing positive for COVID
AKANKSHYA MUKHERJEE – Mumbai Uncensored, 17th January 2022:
The legendary singer of Bollywood and many Tollywood songs, Lata Mangeshkar has been reported to be admitted in the Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, she is currently under treatment in the Intensive Care Unit(ICU) after testing positive for COVID as told by the doctor, Dr. Pratit Samdani. The 92 years old singer continues to be under treatment and was also diagnosed with pneumonia. Her spokesperson slams the false news about her deteriorating health conditions and was disturbed by such a news being circulated.
The spokesperson, Anusha Srinivasan Iyer mentions that Lata ji is in a stable condition now and is under the treatment in ICU and observation for a speedy recovery. Also requests people to pray for her recovery. The previous week the veteran singer’s niece, Ms Rachana Shah has told that the singer is doing well and requested the media to provide some privacy to the family and singer.
Lata Mangeshkar ji doesn’t need any introduction, she is one of the musical gems of our country. She has sung songs in Hindi, Marathi, Bangla and various other regional languages. She was honoured with several awards including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Bharat Ratna, several National and Filmfare awards. Her last complete album was for the film Veer Zaara in 2004. She has sung over 30,000 songs in several languages till date.
Since 1942, she began her singing career at the age of 13 to support her family post the death of her father, late Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar. He was a classical singer and actor in theatre. Lata ji got her first major break with the song ‘Dil Mera Toda’ from a 1948 film called ‘Majboor’ in Bollywood. Her first major hit was ‘Aayega Aanewaala’ from ‘Mahal’ in 1949.
Her sister, Asha Bhosale spoke in the ETimes and reveals that special puja takes place at their Mumbai home for the singer’s speedy recovery. Lord Shiva Rudras have been placed in the house and pujas were organized for her recovery. The Health Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Rajesh Tope also confirms about her way to recovery and improving health conditions. She has been in the hospital for 28 days and was diagnosed with pneumonia as well. She is fondly known as the ‘Nightingale of India’, has her long-career in Bollywood for about 8 decades now!
Reports say that she has been infected with the virus from one of her home helps. Usha Mangeshkar adds that she was admitted due to health factors.
