Vishwa Thacker – Mumbai Uncensored, 6th February 2022
Loved by young and old alike, Lata Mangeshkar Ji was truly a legend. Known worldwide for her voice, her career as a singer extended for around seven decades. She has sung more than thirty thousand songs in several languages. Today, the legendary singer is no more between us. She received various awards from Bharat Ratna to Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhusan and Dadasaheb Phalke Awards. She began singing at the early age of 13. Just at the age of 15 years, her career soared. Since then, she was a major singer in the industry.A while back she was diagnosed with COVID-19. Though her symptoms were mild, she was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on 8th January considering her fragile age. She even developed pneumonia. Until Saturday, her health was improving before unexpectedly deteriorating. She was put on a ventilator when early today she succumbed to the virus at the age of 92. After the news of her death became public, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced February 7 as a public holiday in the state. All colleges, schools and offices will remain close to mourn her death.A funeral has been announced for her followed by a national holiday. For the next two days, the National flag will fly at half-mast.
