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Chandrakant Gokhale has: Performed in "Jeevacha Sakha" in 1948. Played Dadoji Kondadev in "Maratha Tituka Melvava" in 1964. Performed in "Sadhi Manse" in 1965. Played Pandit in "Suhaag Raat" in 1968. Performed in "Tithe Nandati Laxmi" in 1971. Performed in "Rao Saheb" in 1986. Played Narayan Rao in "Hiraasat" in 1987. Performed in "Prem" in 1995. Played Oldster - first voted on choice in "Loafer" in 1996. Played Rammohan Saxena in "Vishwasghaat" in 1996. Performed in "Shakthi: The Power" in 2002. Played Balwant Phadke in "Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke" in 2007. Played Aaja in "Valu" in 2008.
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Suryakant has: Played Chhattrapati Shivaji in "Bahirji Naik" in 1943. Performed in "Sasurvaas" in 1946. Played Chhattrapati Shivaji in "Jai Bhawani" in 1947. Performed in "Chittor Vijay" in 1947. Performed in "Shilanganache Sone" in 1950. Played Chhattrapati Shivaji in "Swarajyacha Shiledar" in 1951. Performed in "Aakher Jamle" in 1952. Performed in "Shuk Rambha" in 1953. Performed in "Pavankhind" in 1956. Performed in "Kar Bhala" in 1956. Played Krishna Patil in "Sangte Aika" in 1959. Performed in "Akashganga" in 1959. Performed in "Pancharati" in 1960. Performed in "Shola Jo Bhadke" in 1961. Performed in "Tu Sukhi Raha" in 1963. Performed in "Mohityanchi Manjula" in 1963. Performed in "Sadhi Manse" in 1965. Performed in "Malhari Martand" in 1965. Performed in "Sochi Sadhu Oalkhava" in 1966. Performed in "Patlachi Soon" in 1966. Performed in "Bara Varshe 6 Mahine 3 Diwas" in 1967. Performed in "Aamhi Jato Amuchya Gava" in 1968. Performed in "Sapane Suhane" in 1974. Performed in "Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba" in 1979. Played Chhattrapati Shivaji in "Ganimi Kawa" in 1981. Performed in "Don Baika Phajeeti Aika" in 1982. Played Father in "Doghi" in 1995. Performed in "Family: Ties of Blood" in 2006.
Jayshree Gadkar has: Performed in "Subah Ka Tara" in 1954. Performed in "Naya Sansar" in 1959. Performed in "Madari" in 1959. Performed in "Do Gunde" in 1959. Performed in "Charnon Ki Dasi" in 1959. Played Nandini in "Bindya" in 1960. Performed in "Pancharati" in 1960. Performed in "Police Detective" in 1960. Performed in "Avaghachi Sansar" in 1960. Played Malati in "Manini" in 1961. Played Gauri in "Sasural" in 1961. Played Saranga in "Saranga" in 1961. Performed in "Private Secretary" in 1962. Performed in "Sukh Aale Mazhya Daari" in 1962. Performed in "Mohityanchi Manjula" in 1963. Played Prabha Mathur in "Mere Arman Mere Sapne" in 1963. Performed in "Mahasati Anusuya" in 1964. Performed in "Aai Kuna Mhanu Mee" in 1965. Played Devi Maa Radha in "Gopal - Krishna" in 1965. Played Parvati in "Sadhi Manse" in 1965. Performed in "Patlachi Soon" in 1966. Performed in "Veer Bajrang" in 1966. Played Sita in "Lav-Kush" in 1967. Played Sundari in "Baharon Ke Sapne" in 1967. Performed in "Poonam Ka Chand" in 1967. Performed in "Mata Mahakali" in 1968. Played Ganga in "Har Har Gange" in 1968. Played Subhadra in "Balram Shri Krishna" in 1968. Performed in "Dagabaaz" in 1970. Played Gayetri in "Bhagwan Parshuram" in 1970. Played Devi Maa Yashoda in "Shri Krishna Leela" in 1971. Played Vrunda in "Tulsi Vivah" in 1971. Performed in "Kasa Kai Patil Bara Hai Ka" in 1971. Performed in "Maata Vaishno Devi" in 1971. Played Subhadra in "Shree Krishnarjun Yuddh" in 1971. Played Devi Lakshmi in "Hari Darshan" in 1972. Played Rajkumari Behula in "Naag Panchami" in 1972. Played Rajkumari Savitri in "Mahasati Savitri" in 1973. Played Devi Parvati in "Har Har Mahadev" in 1974. Performed in "Balak Dhruv" in 1974. Performed in "Dawat" in 1974. Played Devi Maa Lakshmi in "Kisan Aur Bhagwan" in 1974. Performed in "Ek Gaon Ki Kahani" in 1975. Played Rajkumari Sulochana in "Bajrangbali" in 1976. Performed in "Gayatri Mahima" in 1977. Performed in "Mahima Shree Ram Ki" in 1977. Performed in "Adventures of Aladdin" in 1978. Performed in "Kadaklakshmi" in 1980. Played Kamladevi Mathur in "Sansani: The Sensation" in 1981. Played Laxmi Sharma in "Jiyo To Aise Jiyo" in 1981. Performed in "Aavhan" in 1982. Played Rajkumari Kunti in "Sampoorna Mahabharat" in 1983. Played Mandodari in "Sati Naag Kanya" in 1983. Performed in "Sulagte Armaan" in 1984. Performed in "Sindoor Ka Daan" in 1984. Played Annapurna in "Shravan Kumar" in 1984. Played Susheela in "Krishna-Krishna" in 1986. Played Kunti in "Veer Bhimsen" in 1986. Played Chameli in "Bijli" in 1986. Played Kaushalya (1986-1988) in "Ramayan" in 1986. Performed in "Sher Shivaji" in 1987. Performed in "Khooni Darinda" in 1987. Played Mrs. P. Rao in "Purnasatya" in 1987. Played Parvati in "Nazrana" in 1987. Played Mrs. Shrikant Verma in "Mar Mitenge" in 1988. Performed in "Eeshwar" in 1989. Played Principal - S.V.R. College in "Kanoon Apna Apna" in 1989. Played Jankidevi Bhardwaj in "Amiri Garibi" in 1990. Performed in "Mumbai Te Mauritius" in 1991. Played Mrs. Desai in "Maalmasala" in 1992. Played Devi Maa Kaushalya in "Lav Kush" in 1997.
Srikrishnadevaraya is belogs to kapu balija sud castespage 179No 38.Nanjangud Taluk1. Svasti sri vijayabhyudaya Salivahana saka 5 varusha2.1434 sandu ......srimukha samvatsarada Phalguna ba svasti jitam3.bhagavata gata ghana gaganabhena sthira simhasanarudha sri nahaajadhiraja ra4.ja parameswara sriman mahamedini ,miseyaraganda kathari saluva sriman dekshina samu5.dradhipati Narasimha varma maharajadhiraja tut putra pituranvagata YADAVA kulamba6.ra dyumani samyuktva chudamini sakala vanahi brind sandoha (santarpana)paranarisahodara7.sauchavira(sarvavira) parakramadhara sakala desadhisvara mani makuta charanaravinda kathari8.trinetra srimat krishnavarma maharajadhiraja prudhvirajyam geyinottiralu dakshina de9.sadhi vijayavagi dittayisida vira Krishnarayara nyupadim srimanu mahapradhanam Ya10.ju sakheya khandava gotrada Apastambha sutrada srimanu Saluva Timmarasaru dakshina11.varanesi Gajaranyakshetra Rajaraja purvada Talakadali sri mahadevadevo12. ttama kirti Narayana devarige thayurasthalada kavahaliyolaganegado ........Translation -----------Be it well.In the victorious and prospering Salivahan era 1434 year s having expired while the year srimukha was current, on the 5th lunar day of the dark half of Phalghuna.Be it well.Victory to the Adorable(padmanabha)who resembles the sky free from clouds.While illustrious Krishnavarma maharajadhiraja seated on the stable throne, the prosperous king of kings, lord of kings, champion over those who wear mustaches in the great earth, kathari saluva(dagger and kite ) , eruler over the southern sea,Narasimha mahadhiraja's son ; asun to the fragment that is the Yadava race of which he is a lineal descendant: :..............................Under the orders of vira Krishnaraya, whole he was pleased to go on a victorious expedition to the to the south:the illustrious mahapradhana(chief minister) Saluva Timmarasa of yaju sakha khandava gotra and apastambha sutra made agift to the best of the gods kirtinarayana devaru of Talakadu which is Rajarajpuram...............Note -----It belongs to the reign of Vijayanara king Krishnaraya and is dated S.1434srimuka sam.phal.ba.5. This data correspond to March 15, A.D. 1514; .........The pecular feature in the historical portion of this record the king Krishnaraya is here styled krishnavarma maharajadhiraj as is also the case in two other inscriptions of th same Talu.(E.C.-III Nanjanguda 190 and 195 of 1512 and 1513 A.D)............Annual Report of the Mysore Archaeological Department for the 1930University of Mysore ,Banglore1934.
Sulochana Latkar has: Performed in "Jag Biti" in 1946. Performed in "Nai Reet" in 1948. Played Chandra K. Deshmukh in "Jeevacha Sakha" in 1948. Played Champa in "Paras" in 1949. Performed in "Gawaiya" in 1954. Performed in "Suhagan" in 1954. Performed in "Lakeeren" in 1954. Performed in "Shart" in 1954. Performed in "Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani" in 1954. Performed in "Bindiya" in 1955. Performed in "Parivar" in 1956. Performed in "Shyam Ki Jogan" in 1957. Played Bela in "Ab Dilli Dur Nahin" in 1957. Performed in "Neel Mani" in 1957. Performed in "Ram Lakshman" in 1957. Performed in "Naya Kadam" in 1958. Performed in "Gaj Gauri" in 1958. Performed in "Gauri Shankar" in 1958. Played Jamuna in "Dil Deke Dekho" in 1959. Played Meera Bai in "Duniya Na Mane" in 1959. Performed in "Chini Jadugar" in 1959. Performed in "Sati Vaishalini" in 1959. Played Jamuna in "Bhakt Raj" in 1960. Played Charu Chowdhury in "Sujata" in 1960. Performed in "Bahaana" in 1960. Performed in "Ek Phool Char Kaante" in 1960. Played Malti in "Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai" in 1961. Played Kaikayi in "Sampoorna Ramayana" in 1961. Performed in "Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan" in 1961. Played Laxmi in "Jhoola" in 1962. Played Mrs. Ashok Rai in "Raaz Ki Baat" in 1962. Played Shanti R. Malhotra in "Shaadi" in 1962. Performed in "Bandini" in 1963. Performed in "Akela" in 1963. Performed in "Pareeksha" in 1963. Played Jijabai in "Maratha Tituka Melvava" in 1964. Performed in "Sant Gyaneshwar" in 1964. Performed in "Sharabi" in 1964. Played Laxmi Singh in "Ziddi" in 1964. Performed in "Tere Dwaar Khada Bhagwan" in 1964. Played Rani Kaykayee in "Bharat Milap" in 1965. Performed in "Neela Aakash" in 1965. Performed in "Sadhi Manse" in 1965. Played Devi Maa Ansuya in "Shankar Sita Ansuya" in 1965. Played Rani Kaushalya in "Shree Ram Bharat Milap" in 1965. Performed in "Nishan" in 1965. Played Mother Superior Mary in "Johar-Mehmood in Goa" in 1965. Played Shakuntala M. Singh in "Devar" in 1966. Played Fatima Mohammad Hussein in "Johar in Kashmir" in 1966. Performed in "Pyar Mohabbat" in 1966. Played Jamuna in "Aaye Din Bahar Ke" in 1966. Played Gauri in "Baharon Ke Sapne" in 1967. Played Satyavati in "Badrinath Yatra" in 1967. Played Parvati in "Nai Roshni" in 1967. Played Parvati Shanti Swarup in "Mehrban" in 1967. Performed in "Har Har Gange" in 1968. Played Bhagwanti in "Parivar" in 1968. Played Janki R. Sharma in "Duniya" in 1968. Played Mother Superior in "Kenner" in 1968. Played Kondli in "Manaacha Mujra" in 1969. Played Yashoda Pratap in "Bhai Bahen" in 1969. Played Yashoda in "Pyar Hi Pyar" in 1969. Played Mrs. Anand in "Beti" in 1969. Performed in "Tamanna" in 1969. Played Shanti Chibber in "Chirag" in 1969. Played Mrs. Din Dayal in "Sachaai" in 1969. Played Kaushalya in "Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati" in 1969. Played Mrs. Sita in "Doli" in 1969. Played Laajmunti in "Sajan" in 1969. Played Mrs. Dutt in "Darpan" in 1970. Played Jamnuna in "Devi" in 1970. Played Renuka in "Bhagwan Parshuram" in 1970. Performed in "Pardesi" in 1970. Played Mrs. Dinanath in "Kati Patang" in 1970. Played Parvati in "Lagan" in 1971. Performed in "Ladki Pasand Hai" in 1971. Performed in "Seema" in 1971. Played Shobha in "Jaane-Anjaane" in 1971. Played Laxmi K. Bhargav in "Raampur Ka Lakshman" in 1972. Played Mrs. Sagad Singh in "Reshma Aur Shera" in 1972. Played Mrs. Gopal Das in "Be-Imaan" in 1972. Performed in "Maalik Tere Bande Hum" in 1972. Played Ratna V. Singh in "Rakhi Aur Hathkadi" in 1972. Played Maharani in "Gora Aur Kala" in 1972. Played Santosh in "Mehmaan" in 1973. Performed in "Dil Ki Rahen" in 1973. Performed in "Gaai Aur Gori" in 1973. Played Mrs. Gulzarilal in "Joshila" in 1973. Played Mrs. Laxmi Sharma in "Kahani Kismat Ki" in 1973. Played Prabha in "Paise Ki Gudiya" in 1974. Played Mrs. Khanna in "Majboor" in 1974. Performed in "Chhote Sarkar" in 1974. Played Parvati in "Amir Garib" in 1974. Played Mangala in "Chowkidar" in 1974. Performed in "Vachan" in 1974. Played Radha in "Shaitaan" in 1974. Played Renuka Devi in "Sanyasi" in 1975. Played Shanti in "Rafoo Chakkar" in 1975. Performed in "Bundal Baaz" in 1976. Played Laxmi R. Singh in "Shankar Shambhu" in 1976. Played Mrs. Rai in "Sabse Bada Rupaiya" in 1976. Played Mrs. Khan in "Khaan Dost" in 1976. Played Rani maa in "Ganga Ki Saugand" in 1978. Played Shanti in "Vishwanath" in 1978. Played Sarla in "Azaad" in 1978. Played Mrs. Pran Nath in "Chor Ho To Aisa" in 1978. Played Badi Maa in "Ratnadeep" in 1979. Performed in "Atmaram" in 1979. Played School Headmistress in "Maan Abhiman" in 1980. Played Rama (lady found child in the water) in "Kranti" in 1981. Played Dai maa in "Jyoti" in 1981. Played Geeta Kumar in "Shradhanjali" in 1981. Played Savitri in "Badle Ki Aag" in 1982. Played Mrs. Bhavani Singh in "Raaj Tilak" in 1984. Played Mrs. Ajay Kumar in "Bindiya Chamkegi" in 1984. Played Mrs. Mathur in "Phulwari" in 1984. Played Mrs. Durgaprasad Sharma in "Baazi" in 1984. Played Mrs. Oswal in "Divorce" in 1984. Played Savitri in "Ram Ki Ganga" in 1984. Played Mrs. Makhan Singh Choudhary in "Ghulami" in 1985. Played Mausi Ji in "Adhikar" in 1986. Played Mrs. Laxmi Satyanarayan in "Ghar Sansar" in 1986. Played Badi Maa in "Kala Dhanda Goray Log" in 1986. Played Janki in "Bijli" in 1986. Performed in "Khatron Ke Khiladi" in 1988. Played Mrs. Chauhan in "Pyar Pyar" in 1993. Performed in "Faisla Main Karungi" in 1995.
Master Bhagwan has: Performed in "Bewafa Ashq" in 1931. Performed in "Zaban" in 1943. Performed in "Nagma-E-Sahra" in 1945. Performed in "Dosti" in 1946. Performed in "Tumhari Kasam" in 1948. Performed in "Mala the Mighty" in 1948. Performed in "Lalach" in 1948. Performed in "Matlahi" in 1948. Performed in "Jalan" in 1948. Performed in "Shaukeen" in 1949. Performed in "Bigde Dil" in 1949. Performed in "Bhedi Bungla" in 1949. Performed in "Jigar" in 1949. Performed in "Pyaar Ki Raat" in 1949. Performed in "Bhole Piya" in 1949. Performed in "Joker" in 1949. Performed in "Khush Rado" in 1949. Performed in "Roop Lekha" in 1949. Performed in "Jeete Raho" in 1949. Performed in "Bhole Bhale" in 1950. Performed in "Bakhshish" in 1950. Performed in "Achchhaji" in 1950. Performed in "Babooji" in 1950. Performed in "Damaad" in 1951. Played Pyarelal in "Albela" in 1951. Performed in "Aflatoon" in 1951. Performed in "Goonj" in 1952. Performed in "Sindbad the Sailor" in 1952. Performed in "Baghdad" in 1952. Played himself in "Dharma Pathni" in 1953. Performed in "Char Chand" in 1953. Performed in "Bandish" in 1955. Played Badlu in "Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje" in 1955. Performed in "Flying Man" in 1955. Performed in "Char Minar" in 1956. Performed in "Mr. Lambu" in 1956. Played Bhagwan in "Chori Chori" in 1956. Performed in "Makkhee Choos" in 1956. Performed in "Kar Bhala" in 1956. Played Stage Actor in "Bhabhi" in 1957. Performed in "Miss Bombay" in 1957. Played Man with 7 deceased wives in "Gateway of India" in 1957. Performed in "Ustad" in 1957. Performed in "Son of Sinbad" in 1958. Performed in "Dulhan" in 1958. Performed in "Trolley Driver" in 1958. Played Bhagwandas in "Duniya Na Mane" in 1959. Played Gopal in "Kangan" in 1959. Performed in "Forty Days" in 1959. Played Brijpal (Birju) in "O Tera Kya Kahna" in 1959. Performed in "Mohar" in 1959. Performed in "Chacha Zindabad" in 1959. Performed in "Road No. 303" in 1960. Performed in "Zimbo Shaher Mein" in 1960. Played Lala Pakorimal Dhobiprasad in "Bhakt Raj" in 1960. Performed in "Lucky Number" in 1961. Performed in "Teen Ustad" in 1961. Performed in "Stree" in 1961. Performed in "Sapne Suhane" in 1961. Performed in "Shola Jo Bhadke" in 1961. Performed in "Salaam Memsaab" in 1961. Performed in "Pathan" in 1962. Played Ajay in "Tower House" in 1962. Performed in "Aalha Udal" in 1962. Played Sultan in "Rustom-E-Baghdad" in 1963. Performed in "Awara Abdulla" in 1963. Performed in "Dekha Pyaar Tumhara" in 1963. Performed in "Khooni Khazana" in 1964. Performed in "Hukum ka ekka" in 1964. Performed in "Tarzan and Delilah" in 1964. Performed in "Aandhi Aur Toofan" in 1964. Performed in "Char Chakram" in 1965. Performed in "Sindbad Alibaba and Aladdin" in 1965. Performed in "Tarzan Comes to Delhi" in 1965. Performed in "Sher Dil" in 1965. Performed in "Tarzan and King Kong" in 1965. Performed in "Chor Darwaza" in 1965. Performed in "Daku Mangal Singh" in 1966. Performed in "Chale Hain Sasural" in 1966. Performed in "Duniya Hai Dilwalon Ki" in 1966. Performed in "Ladka Ladki" in 1966. Performed in "Duniya Nachegi" in 1967. Performed in "Sangdil" in 1967. Performed in "Hum Do Daku" in 1967. Performed in "Albela Mastana" in 1967. Performed in "Chhaila Babu" in 1967. Performed in "Baghdad Ki Raatein" in 1967. Performed in "Gunehgar" in 1967. Played Albela Rangila Chabila in "Bai Mothi Bhagyachi" in 1968. Performed in "Gunda" in 1969. Played Magician Pasha in "Intaquam" in 1969. Performed in "Mangu Dada" in 1970. Played Lakhan in "Choron Ka Chor" in 1970. Performed in "Sasta Khoon Mehnga Pyar" in 1970. Played Bus Passenger in "Suhana Safar" in 1970. Performed in "A Night in Calcutta" in 1970. Performed in "Shri Krishna Leela" in 1971. Played Chotumal (Drunk) in "Mera Gaon Mera Desh" in 1971. Performed in "Saaz Aur Sanam" in 1971. Performed in "Aage Badho" in 1972. Performed in "Tangewala" in 1972. Played Constable Bhagwan in "Raaste Kaa Patthar" in 1972. Played Constable in "Do Chor" in 1972. Played Film Director in "Gaon Hamara Shaher Tumhara" in 1972. Performed in "Chhalia" in 1973. Played Dada in "Banarasi Babu" in 1973. Played Ram Bharose in "Kuchhe Dhaage" in 1973. Performed in "Imaan" in 1974. Played Motta in "Apradhi" in 1974. Performed in "Har Har Mahadev" in 1974. Played Dr. Goosawala in "Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi" in 1974. Played Bhagwan Das in "Resham Ki Dori" in 1974. Performed in "Balak Dhruv" in 1974. Performed in "Toofan Aur Bijlee" in 1975. Played Qawal in "Jaggu" in 1975. Performed in "Ganga Ki Kasam" in 1975. Played Bartender in "Kala Sona" in 1975. Played Constable in "Faraar" in 1975. Performed in "Daku Aur Bhagwan" in 1975. Performed in "Mazaaq" in 1975. Performed in "Maze Le Lo" in 1975. Performed in "Sangram" in 1976. Played Gopu in "Ek Se Badhkar Ek" in 1976. Played Shyamlal in "Bhoola Bhatka" in 1976. Played Havaldar Dhondu in "Shankar Shambhu" in 1976. Played Maharaj Chand Prachanda Ujandapal Singh in "Jay-Vejay: Part - II" in 1977. Played Gypsy camp sardar in "Agent Vinod" in 1977. Played Bhagwanbhai in "Chakkar Pe Chakkar" in 1977. Played Abdul Wahab in "Vishwasghaat" in 1977. Played Constable Pandu in "Khel Khilari Ka" in 1977. Played Constable in "Chacha Bhatija" in 1977. Performed in "Ram Ram Gangaram" in 1977. Played Ram Singh Bahadur in "Azaad" in 1978. Performed in "Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki" in 1978. Performed in "Phandebaaz" in 1978. Played Street Singer in "Kasme Vaade" in 1978. Played Last man to fall in the mud in "Darwaza" in 1978. Performed in "Toote Khilone" in 1978. Performed in "Arab Ka Sona: Abu Kaalia" in 1979. Performed in "Jaan-E-Bahaar" in 1979. Played Rahim in "Chor Sipahee" in 1979. Played Bajrang in "Aaitya Bilavar Nagoba" in 1979. Played Nightguard in "Jhoota Kahin Ka" in 1979. Performed in "Heera-Moti" in 1979. Performed in "Ahimsa" in 1979. Performed in "Prem Bandhan" in 1979. Played Traffic Policeman in "Shikshaa" in 1979. Played Mental hospital inmate in "Patthar Se Takkar" in 1980. Performed in "Chambal Ki Kasam" in 1980. Performed in "Andhera" in 1980. Performed in "Pyaara Dushman" in 1980. Performed in "Nazrana Pyar Ka" in 1980. Played Lance Naik in "Do Premee" in 1980. Played Photographer in "Bombay 405 Miles" in 1980. Played Elevator Operator in "Beqasoor" in 1980. Played Francis in "Jazbaat" in 1980. Played Mr. Pinto in "Aasha" in 1980. Played Gendamal in "Phir Wohi Raat" in 1980. Played Cook in "Naseeb" in 1981. Played Allah Rakha in "Kranti" in 1981. Played Twin Brothers in "Saajan Ki Saheli" in 1981. Played Drunk (in "Paise ka Khel Nirala") in "Biwi O Biwi" in 1981. Performed in "Kahani Ek Chor Ki" in 1981. Played Havaldar in "Sahhas" in 1981. Played Havaldar in "Katilon Ke Kaatil" in 1981. Played Bandit in "Aas Paas" in 1981. Played Man who was drinking and driving in "Fiffty Fiffty" in 1981. Performed in "Chhupa Chhuppi" in 1981. Played Dhaniram in "Rustom" in 1982. Played Accordian Player (song "Joggie") in "Kaamchor" in 1982. Played Singer in train in "Dharam Kanta" in 1982. Performed in "Honey" in 1982. Performed in "Sun Sajna" in 1982. Played Qawali Dancer in "Ustadi Ustad Se" in 1982. Played Bhagwan Dada in "Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon" in 1982. Played Eunuch Bride in "Sanam Teri Kasam" in 1982. Played Train Master in "Badle Ki Aag" in 1982. Played Illegal Alcohol Seller in "Nastik" in 1983. Performed in "Siskiyan" in 1983. Played Havaldar in "Dard-E-Dil" in 1983. Played Havaldar in "Bindiya Chamkegi" in 1984. Played Havaldar in "Sunny" in 1984. Played Constable (song "Loot Gayi") in "Jhutha Sach" in 1984. Played Bhang drinker in "Love Marriage" in 1984. Performed in "Asambhava" in 1984. Played Bhiku in "Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman" in 1984. Played Train passenger in "Shapath" in 1984. Played Harold in "Yeh Desh" in 1984. Played Father of many kids (in song "Ato Mein Jo Par Gayo Ghato") in "Patthar Dil" in 1985. Played Havaldar Pritam Singh in "Ramkali" in 1985. Played Masood in "Alag Alag" in 1985. Performed in "Ganga Ke Paar" in 1985. Played Constable in "Lover Boy" in 1985. Played Pandu in "Kali Basti" in 1985. Played Dancer in "Mohabbat Ki Kasam" in 1986. Performed in "Vidhaan" in 1986. Performed in "Andheri Raat Mein Diya Tere Haath Mein" in 1986. Played Damberi in "Bijli" in 1986. Played Stage dancer in "Deewana Tere Naam Ka" in 1987. Performed in "Khooni Darinda" in 1987. Played Dancer (song "Pyar Milega") in "Hatya" in 1988. Performed in "Zalzala" in 1988. Played Inmate in "Ganga Tere Desh Mein" in 1988. Played Dancer (song "Hey Babua") in "Biwi Ho To Aisi" in 1988. Performed in "Main Tere Liye" in 1988. Played Cameo appearance, man in red turban in song "Maine Pyar Kiya" in "Maine Pyar Kiya" in 1989. Played Constable in "Gair Kaanooni" in 1989. Played (song "Mumbai Ki Kasam") in "Na-Insaafi" in 1989. Played Song "Pyar Karo Pyar Karo" in "Touhean" in 1989. Played Havaldar Pandu in "Farz Ki Jung" in 1989. Performed in "Navra Baiko" in 1989. Performed in "Hum Se Na Takrana" in 1990. Played Old man (song "Jeena Hai Humka..") in "Khatarnaak" in 1990. Played Cameo (song "Filmon Ke Saare Hero") in "Swarg" in 1990. Played Shashikant Dadokar in "Kasam Dhande Ki" in 1990. Performed in "Numbri Aadmi" in 1991. Performed in "Sagale Sarkhech" in 1992. Played Court Bailiff in "Yuhi Kabhi" in 1994. Performed in "Mera Damad" in 1995. Played Stage Actor in "Jai Vikraanta" in 1995. Played Dancer in bar in "Maahir" in 1996.
Lata Mangeshkar was born in a Maharashtrian family in Sikh Mohalla, Indore, which then used to be in Central India Agency and is now in the State of Madhya Pradesh. Her father, Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, was a classical singer and theater actor. Her mother, Shudhhamati, was Deenanath's second wife. The family's last name used to be Hardikar; Deenanath changed it to Mangeshkar in order to identify his family with his native town, Mangeshi in Goa. Lata was named "Hema" at her birth. Her parents later renamed her "Lata" after a female character, "Latika", in one of her father's plays, BhaawBandhan.[1] Lata is the eldest child of her parents. Hridayanath, Asha, Usha, and Meena are her siblings in sequence. Lata took her first music lessons from her father. At the age of five, she started to work as an actress in her father's musical plays (sangeet naatake in Marathi). Her father's recitals and lessons left a strong impression on her, as did the songs of K.L. Saigal, who was her favorite singer and idol. Her formal education was limited to one day in the school. On the first day in the school, she started teaching songs to other children. When the teacher stopped her, she was so angry that she stopped going to the school.[1] In 1942, when Lata was 13, her father died of heart disease. Master Vinayak (Vinayak Damodar Karnataki), the owner of Navyug Chitrapat movie company and a close friend of the Mangeshkar family, then took care of the family. He helped Lata get started with her career as a singer and an actress. Lata sang the song, Naachu Yaa Gade, Khelu Saari Mani Haus Bhaari, which was composed by Sadashivrao Nevrekar for Vasant Joglekar's Marathi movie, Kiti Hasaal (1942), but the song was dropped from the movie. Master Vinayak gave her a small role in Navyug Chitrapat's Marathi movie, Pahili Mangalaa-gaur (1942). In that movie, she sang Natali Chaitraachi Navalaai, which was composed by Dada Chandekar.[1] Her first Hindi song was Mata Ek Sapoot Ki Duniya Badal De Tu for the Marathi film, Gajaabhaau(1943).Lata Mangeshkar(left) with sister Asha BhosleLata moved to Mumbai (Bombay) in 1945 when Master Vinayak's company shifted its headquarters to that city. She started taking lessons in Hindustani classical music from Ustad Amanat Ali Khan Bhendibazaarwale. She sang Paa Lagoon Kar Jori for Vasant Joglekar's Hindi movie, Aap Ki Seva Mein (1946).[1](Datta Davjekar was the composer of that song.) Lata and her sister, Asha, played minor roles alongside actress Noor Jehan in Master Vinayak's first Hindi movie, Badi Maa (1945). In that movie, Lata also sang a bhajan, Maata Tere Charnon Mein. She was introduced to music director Vasant Desai during the recording of Master Vinayak's second Hindi movie, Subhadra (1946). Following the partition of India in 1947, Ustad Amanat Ali Khan Bhendibazaarwale migrated to newly formed Pakistan; so Lata started to learn classical music under Amanat Khan Devaswale. Pandit Tulsidas Sharma, a pupil of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, also trained her. After Master Vinayak's death in 1948, music director Ghulam Haider mentored Lata as a singer. In those days, Noor Jehan, Shamshad Begum, and Zohrabai Ambalewali, with their rather heavy and often nasal voices, were the popular female singers in Hindi movies. Haider introduced Lata to producer Sashadhar Mukherjee, who was working then on the movie, Shaheed (1948), but Mukherjee dismissed her voice as "too thin".[1] An annoyed Haider responded that in the coming years the producers and the directors will "fall at Lata's feet" and "beg her" to sing in their movies. Haider gave Lata her first major break with the song, Dil Mera Toda in the movie, Majboor (1948).[1] Initially, Lata imitated Noor Jehan, who was then the most popular singer, but later she developed her own style of singing.[1] In those days, lyrics of songs in Hindi movies used to be composed primarily by Muslim poets, and thus the lyrics naturally contained many Hindustani words. Actor Dilip Kumar once made a mildly disapproving remark about Lata's "Maharashtrian" accent while singing Hindi/Hindustani songs; so Lata then took for some time lessons in Hidustani from a maulavi, Shafi.[2] The song, Aayega Aanewaala, in the popular movie, Mahal (1949), which Lata sang proved a turning point for her. (The song was composed by music director, Khemchand Prakash, and lip-synced by actress, Madhubala). In the 1950s, Lata sang songs composed by all acclaimed music directors of the period, including Anil Biswas, Shankar-Jaikishan, Naushad, S. D. Burman, C. Ramchandra, Hemant Kumar, Salil Chowdhury, Khayyam, Ravi, Sajjad Hussain, Roshan, Kalyanji-Anandji, Vasant Desai, Sudhir Phadke, Hansraj Behl, and Usha Khanna. (Acclaimed music director, O. P. Nayyar, was an exception, who favored Lata's sister, Asha Bhosle, as the singer of many of his compositions.) Lata sang many raga-based songs for Naushad, in movies such as Baiju Bawra (1952), Mughal-E-Azam, and Kohinoor. Ae Chorre Ki Jaat Badi Bewafa, a duet with G. M. Durrani, was Lata's first song for composer, Naushad. The duo, Shankar-Jaikishan, chose Lata as the female singer in practically all movies for which they scored, primarily for Raj Kapoor. These movies include Aag, Aah (1953), Shree 420 (1955), and Chori Chori (1956). Before 1957, composer Sachin Dev (S. D.) Burman chose Lata as the leading female singer for his musical scores in many movies, including Sazaa (1951), House No. 44 (1955), and Devdas(1955). However, Lata and S. D. Burman developed discord between them in 1957, and Lata did not sing Burman's compositions until 1962.[1] (During 1957 - 1962, Burman worked with playback singers, Geeta Dutt and Asha Bhosle). Salil Chowdhury was one of the favorite composers of Lata during the 1950s. She won her first Filmfare Best Female Playback Award for Chowdhury's composition, Aaja Re Pardesi, in Madhumati (1958). The 1960s saw Lata Mangeshkar become the undisputed number one female playback singer in Hindi cinema. She recorded songs for nearly every major composer in the industry, many of which became all-time hits. In 1960, her song Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya from Mughal-E-Azam (1960), composed by Naushad and picturized on Madhubala, became very popular. The Hawaiian-themed number Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh from Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960), composed by Shankar-Jaikishan and picturized on Meena Kumari, also became a hit. In 1961, Mangeshkar took the first step on the road to reconciliation with S. D. Burman, as she recorded a bhajan, Allah Tero Naam, for Burman's assistant, Jaidev. In 1962, she bagged her second Filmfare Award for the song Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil from Bees Saal Baad, composed by Hemant Kumar. On June 27, 1963, Lata Mangeshkar sang the patriotic song Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon in presence of Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India. The song, composed by C. Ramchandra and written by Pradeep, brought tears to Nehru's eyes.[1] In 1963, Mangeshkar returned to collaboration with S. D. Burman, mainly as a result of a truce brokered by Burman's son and assistant (and her future brother-in-law) R. D. Burman. She recorded many hits for S. D. Burman, including Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai (duet with Kishore Kumar) and Piya Tose from Guide (1965), and Hothon Pe Aisi Baat from Jewel Thief (1967), In 1960s, Lata Mangeshkar also gave many hits with one of her favorite composers, Madan Mohan. some of their notable songs included Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha from Anpadh (1962), Lag Ja Gale and Naina Barse Rim Jhim from Woh Kaun Thi?(1964), and Tu Jahan Jahan Chalega from Mera Saaya(1966). The 1960s also witnessed the beginning of Mangeshkar's association with Laxmikant-Pyarelal, the music directors for whom she sang the most songs in her career. She was responsible for advancing their music career, and recorded for them in their first film, Parasmani (1963). She also sang many songs for Marathi films, composed by notable music directors of Marathi cinema such as Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Vasant Prabhu, Srinivas Khale, Sudhir Phadke and herself (under the name Anandghan). During the 1960s and 1970s, she also sang many hit Bengali songs, composed by music directors like Salil Chowdhury and Hemant Kumar. Lata Mangeshkar recorded duets with all major male singers, including Mukesh, Manna Dey, Mohammed Rafi, and Kishore Kumar. From 1960s onwards, she was not on good terms with Mohammed Rafi, the leading male playback singer of that time, over royalty issues. Lata wanted Rafi to back her in demanding a half-share from the five percent song royalty that the film's producer conceded to select composers.[3] But Rafi took a diametrically opposite view, and believed that a playback singer's claim on the filmmaker ended with the payment of the agreed fee for the song. During the recording of the song Tasveer Teri Dil Mein (Maya, 1961), Lata lost her cool with Rafi in a certain passage of the song. Rafi felt belittled, as music director Salil Chowdhury sided with Lata.[4] The situation worsened as Lata Mangeshkar declared that she would no longer sing with Rafi. Rafi stated that he was only as keen to sing with Lata as she was with him.[4] Later, at the insistence of S.D.Burman, the two decided to make up and sing duets, but on a personal level, they were not on good terms. In 1971, Meena Kumari's last film, Pakeezah was released. It featured the superhit songs Chalte Chalte and Inhi Logon Ne sung by Lata Mangeshkar, and composed by Ghulam Mohammed. She recorded many popular songs for S. D. Burman's last films, including Rangeela Re from Prem Pujari (1970), Khilte Hain Gul Yahaan from Sharmeelee (1971), and Piya Bina from Abhimaan (1973). Her songs from the film Chhoti Si Baat (1974), the title song and the song Na Jaane Kyon, composed by Salil Chowdhury, also became very popular. Lata Mangeshkar's most notable songs in 1970s were composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal (L-P) and Rahul Dev Burman. She recorded several songs composed by L-P in 1960s and 1970s, many of them written by the lyricst Anand Bakshi. She also recorded many hit songs with Rahul Dev Burman in the films Amar Prem (1971), Caravan (1971), Kati Patang, and Aandhi(1975). The two are noted for their songs with the lyricists Majrooh Sultanpuri, Anand Bakshi and Gulzar. In 1973, she won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song Beeti Na Bitai from the film Parichay, composed by R. D. Burman, and written by Gulzar. In 1975, she again won the same award, this time for the song Roothe Roothe Piya from the film Kora Kagaz, composed by Kalyanji-Anandji. She collaborated with Bhupinder on Dil Dhoondhta Hai in Mausam (1975), a film by Gulzar, and the song is a classic. From 1970s onwards, Lata Mangeshkar has also staged many concerts in India and abroad, including several charity concerts. Her first concert overseas was at the Royal Albert Hall, London, in 1974. She also released an album of Mirabai's bhajans, Chala Vaahi Des, composed by her brother Hridayanath Mangeshkar. Some of the bhajans in the album include Saanware Rang Raachi and Ud Jaa Re Kaaga. In late 1970s and early 1980s, she worked with the children of composers she had earlier worked with. Some of these composers included Rahul Dev Burman (son of Sachin Dev Burman), Rajesh Roshan (son of Roshan), Anu Malik (son of Sardar Malik), and Anand-Milind (sons of Chitragupt). 1980s onwards, Lata Mangeshkar got selective and cut down on her film singing. She recorded mainly for films by well-known banners, such as Yash Raj Films, and Rajshri Productions. She worked with many new music directors, including Ravindra Jain, Bappi Lahiri, Shiv-Hari, Ram Laxman, A. R. Rahman. She also recorded many non-film songs, including ghazals with Jagjit Singh. In 1981, she recorded her first duet with S P Balasubrahmanyam for the film Ek Duje Ke Liye. In 1990, Mangeshkar launched her own production house. Its first (and only movie), Lekin, flopped. However, she won her third National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her song Yaara Sili Sili from the film. Mangeshkar also recorded many non-film songs, including ghazals with Jagjit Singh. During the 1990s, she sang frequently for music directors like Jatin-Lalit, Nadeem-Shravan, Rajesh Roshan and more. Mangeshkar sang for all the Yash Chopra films, and films from his production house Yash Raj Films, including Lamhe (1992), Darr (1993), Yeh Dillagi (1994), Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and later on Mohabbatein(2000) and Veer Zaara (2004). The Yash Raj Filmsbanner's songs have been known for their romantic melodies identified with Mangeshkar's voice, and songs such as Kabhi Main Kahun, Hothon Pe Bas , Hogaya Hai Tujhko, Humko Hamise Churalo and Tere Liye have become classics. A. R. Rahman recorded a number of songs with Mangeshkar during this period, the most popular sogs include "Jiya Jale" (from Dil Se, featuring Preity Zinta), "Khamoshiyan Gungunane Lagin" (One Two Ka Four), and "O Paalanhaare" (Lagaan). In 1999, Lata Eau De Parfum, a perfume brand named after her, was launched.[5]DTC honors Lata Mangeshkar in 2007 with the 'Forever Indian Award', in MumbaiIn 1999, she was nominated as a member of Rajya Sabha.[6] However, she did not attend the Rajya Sabha sessions regularly, inviting criticism from several members of the House, including the Deputy Chairperson Najma Heptullah, Pranab Mukherjee and Shabana Azmi.[7][8] She stated the reason for her absence as ill-health; it was also reported that she had not taken a salary, allowance or a house in Delhi for being a Member of Parliament.[7][9] In 2001, Lata Mangeshkar was awarded Bharat Ratna, Indian's highest civilian honor. In the same year, she established the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune, managed by the Lata Mangeshkar Medical Foundation (founded by the Mangeshkar family in October 1989). In 2005, she designed a jewellery collection called Swaranjali, which was crafted by Adora, an Indian diamond export company. Five pieces from the collection raised £1,05,000 at a Christie's, and a part of the money was donated for the 2005 Pakistan earthquake relief.[10] Also in 2001, she recorded her first Hindi song with the composer Ilaiyaraaja, for the film Lajja (2001); she had earlier recorded Tamil and Telugu songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja. In 2000s, Lata Mangeshkar, along with other residents of the Peddar Road area in Mumbai, opposed the construction of a flyover in the area, creating a controversy. She believed that construction of the flyover would increase air and noise pollution in the area, and threatened to quit the city if the flyover was built.[11] In 2006, it was reported that she and her sister Asha Bhosle had purchased apartments in Parel and were planning to move out of Peddar Road.[12] Lata Mangeshkar's song Wada Na Tod is also heard playing in the background of the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) and can be found on the film's soundtrack. On June 21, 2007, she released an album Saadgi, featuring eight ghazal-like songs written by Javed Akhtar and composed by Mayuresh Pai.[13] Lata Mangeshkar composed music for the first time in 1955 for movie "Ram Ram Pavhane". Later in 1960s, she composed music for following Marathi movies under the pseudonym of "Anand Ghan".[14] * 1963 - Maratha Tituka Melvava * 1963 - Mohityanchi Manjula * 1965 - Sadhi Manase * 1969 - Tambadi Mati * 1989 - Shabaas Sunbai She won Maharashtra State Government's Best Music Director Award for the film Sadhi Manase. The song Airanichya deva tula from the same film received best song award. Lata Mangeshkar has acted in nine films: * 1942 - Pahili Mangalagaur (Marathi) * 1943 - Chimukla Sansaar(Marathi) * 1943 - Maajhe Baal (Marathi) * 1944 - Gajabhau (Marathi) * 1945 - Badi Maa (Hindi) * 1946 - Jeevan Yaatra * 1946 - Subhadra * 1948 - Mandir * 1952 - Chattrapati Shivaji (Hindi-Marathi dual release), guest appearance in one song * 2000 - Pukar(guest appearance in song Ek Tu Hi Bharosa) Lata Mangeshkar has produced four films: * 1953 - Vaadal (Marathi) * 1953 - Jhaanjhar (Hindi), co-produced with C. Ramchandra * 1955 - Kanchan (Hindi) * 1990 - Lekin (Hindi) : Main article: Awards conferred on Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar has won several awards and honors, including Padma Bhushan (1969), Padma Vibhushan (1999), Dada Saheb Phalke Award (1989), Bharat Ratna (2001), three National Film Awards, and 12 Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards. She has also won four Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards. In 1969, she made the unusual gesture of giving up Filmfare Best Female Playback Award, in order to promote fresh talent. She was later awarded Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993. In 1984, the State Government of Madhya Pradesh instituted the Lata Mangeshkar Award in honor of Lata Mangeshkar. The State Government of Maharashtra also instituted a Lata Mangeshkar Award in 1992. In 1974, The Guinness Book of Records listed Lata Mangeshkar as the most recorded artist in the history, stating that she had reportedly recorded "not less than 25,000 solo, duet and chorus backed songs in 20 Indian languages" between 1948 and 1974. Her record was contested by Mohammed Rafi, who was claimed to have sung around 28,000 songs.[15][16] After Rafi's death, in its 1984 edition, the Guinness Book of Word Records stated Lata Mangeshkar's name for the "Most Recordings", but also stated Rafi's claim. The later editions of Guinness Book stated that Lata Mangeshkar had sung no fewer than 30,000 songs between 1948 and 1987. Although the entry has not been printed in Guinness editions since 1991, reputable sources claim that she has recorded thousands of songs, with estimates ranging up to figures as large as 50,000.[17][18] However, even the earliest Guinness claim of 25,000 songs (between 1948-1974) was claimed to be exaggerated by other sources, who stated that the number of songs sung by Lata Mangeshkar in Hindustani (Hindi-Urdu films till 1991 was found to be 5250.[19] Mangeshkar herself stated that she does not keep a record of the number of songs recorded by her, and that she did not know from where Guinness Book editors got their information.[20] Lata Mangeshkar was born in a Maharashtrian family in Sikh Mohalla, Indore, which then used to be in Central India Agency and is now in the State of Madhya Pradesh. Her father, Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, was a classical singer and theater actor. Her mother, Shudhhamati, was Deenanath's second wife. The family's last name used to be Hardikar; Deenanath changed it to Mangeshkar in order to identify his family with his native town, Mangeshi in Goa. Lata was named "Hema" at her birth. Her parents later renamed her "Lata" after a female character, "Latika", in one of her father's plays, BhaawBandhan.[1] Lata is the eldest child of her parents. Hridayanath, Asha, Usha, and Meena are her siblings in sequence. Lata took her first music lessons from her father. At the age of five, she started to work as an actress in her father's musical plays (sangeet naatake in Marathi). Her father's recitals and lessons left a strong impression on her, as did the songs of K.L. Saigal, who was her favorite singer and idol. Her formal education was limited to one day in the school. On the first day in the school, she started teaching songs to other children. When the teacher stopped her, she was so angry that she stopped going to the school.[1] In 1942, when Lata was 13, her father died of heart disease. Master Vinayak (Vinayak Damodar Karnataki), the owner of Navyug Chitrapat movie company and a close friend of the Mangeshkar family, then took care of the family. He helped Lata get started with her career as a singer and an actress. Lata sang the song, Naachu Yaa Gade, Khelu Saari Mani Haus Bhaari, which was composed by Sadashivrao Nevrekar for Vasant Joglekar's Marathi movie, Kiti Hasaal (1942), but the song was dropped from the movie. Master Vinayak gave her a small role in Navyug Chitrapat's Marathi movie, Pahili Mangalaa-gaur(1942). In that movie, she sang Natali Chaitraachi Navalaai, which was composed by Dada Chandekar.[1] Her first Hindi song was Mata Ek Sapoot Ki Duniya Badal De Tu for the Marathi film, Gajaabhaau (1943).Lata Mangeshkar(left) with sister Asha BhosleLata moved to Mumbai (Bombay) in 1945 when Master Vinayak's company shifted its headquarters to that city. She started taking lessons in Hindustani classical music from Ustad Amanat Ali Khan Bhendibazaarwale. She sang Paa Lagoon Kar Jori for Vasant Joglekar's Hindi movie, Aap Ki Seva Mein (1946).[1](Datta Davjekar was the composer of that song.) Lata and her sister, Asha, played minor roles alongside actress Noor Jehan in Master Vinayak's first Hindi movie, Badi Maa (1945). In that movie, Lata also sang a bhajan, Maata Tere Charnon Mein. She was introduced to music director Vasant Desai during the recording of Master Vinayak's second Hindi movie, Subhadra (1946). Following the partition of India in 1947, Ustad Amanat Ali Khan Bhendibazaarwale migrated to newly formed Pakistan; so Lata started to learn classical music under Amanat Khan Devaswale. Pandit Tulsidas Sharma, a pupil of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, also trained her. After Master Vinayak's death in 1948, music director Ghulam Haider mentored Lata as a singer. In those days, Noor Jehan, Shamshad Begum, and Zohrabai Ambalewali, with their rather heavy and often nasal voices, were the popular female singers in Hindi movies. Haider introduced Lata to producer Sashadhar Mukherjee, who was working then on the movie, Shaheed (1948), but Mukherjee dismissed her voice as "too thin".[1] An annoyed Haider responded that in the coming years the producers and the directors will "fall at Lata's feet" and "beg her" to sing in their movies. Haider gave Lata her first major break with the song, Dil Mera Toda in the movie, Majboor (1948).[1] Initially, Lata imitated Noor Jehan, who was then the most popular singer, but later she developed her own style of singing.[1] In those days, lyrics of songs in Hindi movies used to be composed primarily by Muslim poets, and thus the lyrics naturally contained many Hindustani words. Actor Dilip Kumar once made a mildly disapproving remark about Lata's "Maharashtrian" accent while singing Hindi/Hindustani songs; so Lata then took for some time lessons in Hidustani from a maulavi, Shafi.[2] The song, Aayega Aanewaala, in the popular movie, Mahal (1949), which Lata sang proved a turning point for her. (The song was composed by music director, Khemchand Prakash, and lip-synced by actress, Madhubala). In the 1950s, Lata sang songs composed by all acclaimed music directors of the period, including Anil Biswas, Shankar-Jaikishan, Naushad, S. D. Burman, C. Ramchandra, Hemant Kumar, Salil Chowdhury, Khayyam, Ravi, Sajjad Hussain, Roshan, Kalyanji-Anandji, Vasant Desai, Sudhir Phadke, Hansraj Behl, and Usha Khanna. (Acclaimed music director, O. P. Nayyar, was an exception, who favored Lata's sister, Asha Bhosle, as the singer of many of his compositions.) Lata sang many raga-based songs for Naushad, in movies such as Baiju Bawra (1952), Mughal-E-Azam, and Kohinoor. Ae Chorre Ki Jaat Badi Bewafa, a duet with G. M. Durrani, was Lata's first song for composer, Naushad. The duo, Shankar-Jaikishan, chose Lata as the female singer in practically all movies for which they scored, primarily for Raj Kapoor. These movies include Aag, Aah (1953), Shree 420 (1955), and Chori Chori (1956). Before 1957, composer Sachin Dev (S. D.) Burman chose Lata as the leading female singer for his musical scores in many movies, including Sazaa (1951), House No. 44 (1955), and Devdas(1955). However, Lata and S. D. Burman developed discord between them in 1957, and Lata did not sing Burman's compositions until 1962.[1] (During 1957 - 1962, Burman worked with playback singers, Geeta Dutt and Asha Bhosle). Salil Chowdhury was one of the favorite composers of Lata during the 1950s. She won her first Filmfare Best Female Playback Award for Chowdhury's composition, Aaja Re Pardesi, in Madhumati (1958). The 1960s saw Lata Mangeshkar become the undisputed number one female playback singer in Hindi cinema. She recorded songs for nearly every major composer in the industry, many of which became all-time hits. In 1960, her song Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya from Mughal-E-Azam (1960), composed by Naushad and picturized on Madhubala, became very popular. The Hawaiian-themed number Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh from Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960), composed by Shankar-Jaikishan and picturized on Meena Kumari, also became a hit. In 1961, Mangeshkar took the first step on the road to reconciliation with S. D. Burman, as she recorded a bhajan, Allah Tero Naam, for Burman's assistant, Jaidev. In 1962, she bagged her second Filmfare Award for the song Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil from Bees Saal Baad, composed by Hemant Kumar. On June 27, 1963, Lata Mangeshkar sang the patriotic song Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon in presence of Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India. The song, composed by C. Ramchandra and written by Pradeep, brought tears to Nehru's eyes.[1] In 1963, Mangeshkar returned to collaboration with S. D. Burman, mainly as a result of a truce brokered by Burman's son and assistant (and her future brother-in-law) R. D. Burman. She recorded many hits for S. D. Burman, including Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai (duet with Kishore Kumar) and Piya Tose from Guide (1965), and Hothon Pe Aisi Baat from Jewel Thief (1967), In 1960s, Lata Mangeshkar also gave many hits with one of her favorite composers, Madan Mohan. some of their notable songs included Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha from Anpadh (1962), Lag Ja Gale and Naina Barse Rim Jhim from Woh Kaun Thi?(1964), and Tu Jahan Jahan Chalega from Mera Saaya(1966). The 1960s also witnessed the beginning of Mangeshkar's association with Laxmikant-Pyarelal, the music directors for whom she sang the most songs in her career. She was responsible for advancing their music career, and recorded for them in their first film, Parasmani (1963). She also sang many songs for Marathi films, composed by notable music directors of Marathi cinema such as Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Vasant Prabhu, Srinivas Khale, Sudhir Phadke and herself (under the name Anandghan). During the 1960s and 1970s, she also sang many hit Bengali songs, composed by music directors like Salil Chowdhury and Hemant Kumar. Lata Mangeshkar recorded duets with all major male singers, including Mukesh, Manna Dey, Mohammed Rafi, and Kishore Kumar. From 1960s onwards, she was not on good terms with Mohammed Rafi, the leading male playback singer of that time, over royalty issues. Lata wanted Rafi to back her in demanding a half-share from the five percent song royalty that the film's producer conceded to select composers.[3] But Rafi took a diametrically opposite view, and believed that a playback singer's claim on the filmmaker ended with the payment of the agreed fee for the song. During the recording of the song Tasveer Teri Dil Mein (Maya, 1961), Lata lost her cool with Rafi in a certain passage of the song. Rafi felt belittled, as music director Salil Chowdhury sided with Lata.[4] The situation worsened as Lata Mangeshkar declared that she would no longer sing with Rafi. Rafi stated that he was only as keen to sing with Lata as she was with him.[4] Later, at the insistence of S.D.Burman, the two decided to make up and sing duets, but on a personal level, they were not on good terms. In 1971, Meena Kumari's last film, Pakeezah was released. It featured the superhit songs Chalte Chalte and Inhi Logon Ne sung by Lata Mangeshkar, and composed by Ghulam Mohammed. She recorded many popular songs for S. D. Burman's last films, including Rangeela Re from Prem Pujari (1970), Khilte Hain Gul Yahaan from Sharmeelee (1971), and Piya Bina from Abhimaan (1973). Her songs from the film Chhoti Si Baat (1974), the title song and the song Na Jaane Kyon, composed by Salil Chowdhury, also became very popular. Lata Mangeshkar's most notable songs in 1970s were composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal (L-P) and Rahul Dev Burman. She recorded several songs composed by L-P in 1960s and 1970s, many of them written by the lyricst Anand Bakshi. She also recorded many hit songs with Rahul Dev Burman in the films Amar Prem (1971), Caravan (1971), Kati Patang, and Aandhi(1975). The two are noted for their songs with the lyricists Majrooh Sultanpuri, Anand Bakshi and Gulzar. In 1973, she won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song Beeti Na Bitai from the film Parichay, composed by R. D. Burman, and written by Gulzar. In 1975, she again won the same award, this time for the song Roothe Roothe Piya from the film Kora Kagaz, composed by Kalyanji-Anandji. She collaborated with Bhupinder on Dil Dhoondhta Hai in Mausam (1975), a film by Gulzar, and the song is a classic. From 1970s onwards, Lata Mangeshkar has also staged many concerts in India and abroad, including several charity concerts. Her first concert overseas was at the Royal Albert Hall, London, in 1974. She also released an album of Mirabai's bhajans, Chala Vaahi Des, composed by her brother Hridayanath Mangeshkar. Some of the bhajans in the album include Saanware Rang Raachi and Ud Jaa Re Kaaga. In late 1970s and early 1980s, she worked with the children of composers she had earlier worked with. Some of these composers included Rahul Dev Burman (son of Sachin Dev Burman), Rajesh Roshan (son of Roshan), Anu Malik (son of Sardar Malik), and Anand-Milind (sons of Chitragupt). 1980s onwards, Lata Mangeshkar got selective and cut down on her film singing. She recorded mainly for films by well-known banners, such as Yash Raj Films, and Rajshri Productions. She worked with many new music directors, including Ravindra Jain, Bappi Lahiri, Shiv-Hari, Ram Laxman, A. R. Rahman. She also recorded many non-film songs, including ghazals with Jagjit Singh. In 1981, she recorded her first duet with S P Balasubrahmanyam for the film Ek Duje Ke Liye. In 1990, Mangeshkar launched her own production house. Its first (and only movie), Lekin, flopped. However, she won her third National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her song Yaara Sili Sili from the film. Mangeshkar also recorded many non-film songs, including ghazals with Jagjit Singh. During the 1990s, she sang frequently for music directors like Jatin-Lalit, Nadeem-Shravan, Rajesh Roshan and more. Mangeshkar sang for all the Yash Chopra films, and films from his production house Yash Raj Films, including Lamhe (1992), Darr (1993), Yeh Dillagi (1994), Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and later on Mohabbatein(2000) and Veer Zaara (2004). The Yash Raj Filmsbanner's songs have been known for their romantic melodies identified with Mangeshkar's voice, and songs such as Kabhi Main Kahun, Hothon Pe Bas , Hogaya Hai Tujhko, Humko Hamise Churalo and Tere Liye have become classics. A. R. Rahman recorded a number of songs with Mangeshkar during this period, the most popular sogs include "Jiya Jale" (from Dil Se, featuring Preity Zinta), "Khamoshiyan Gungunane Lagin" (One Two Ka Four), and "O Paalanhaare" (Lagaan). In 1999, Lata Eau De Parfum, a perfume brand named after her, was launched.[5]DTC honors Lata Mangeshkar in 2007 with the 'Forever Indian Award', in MumbaiIn 1999, she was nominated as a member of Rajya Sabha.[6] However, she did not attend the Rajya Sabha sessions regularly, inviting criticism from several members of the House, including the Deputy Chairperson Najma Heptullah, Pranab Mukherjee and Shabana Azmi.[7][8] She stated the reason for her absence as ill-health; it was also reported that she had not taken a salary, allowance or a house in Delhi for being a Member of Parliament.[7][9] In 2001, Lata Mangeshkar was awarded Bharat Ratna, Indian's highest civilian honor. In the same year, she established the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune, managed by the Lata Mangeshkar Medical Foundation (founded by the Mangeshkar family in October 1989). In 2005, she designed a jewellery collection called Swaranjali, which was crafted by Adora, an Indian diamond export company. Five pieces from the collection raised £1,05,000 at a Christie's, and a part of the money was donated for the 2005 Pakistan earthquake relief.[10] Also in 2001, she recorded her first Hindi song with the composer Ilaiyaraaja, for the film Lajja (2001); she had earlier recorded Tamil and Telugu songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja. In 2000s, Lata Mangeshkar, along with other residents of the Peddar Road area in Mumbai, opposed the construction of a flyover in the area, creating a controversy. She believed that construction of the flyover would increase air and noise pollution in the area, and threatened to quit the city if the flyover was built.[11] In 2006, it was reported that she and her sister Asha Bhosle had purchased apartments in Parel and were planning to move out of Peddar Road.[12] Lata Mangeshkar's song Wada Na Tod is also heard playing in the background of the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) and can be found on the film's soundtrack. On June 21, 2007, she released an album Saadgi, featuring eight ghazal-like songs written by Javed Akhtar and composed by Mayuresh Pai.[13] Lata Mangeshkar composed music for the first time in 1955 for movie "Ram Ram Pavhane". Later in 1960s, she composed music for following Marathi movies under the pseudonym of "Anand Ghan".[14] * 1963 - Maratha Tituka Melvava * 1963 - Mohityanchi Manjula * 1965 - Sadhi Manase * 1969 - Tambadi Mati * 1989 - Shabaas Sunbai She won Maharashtra State Government's Best Music Director Award for the film Sadhi Manase. The song Airanichya deva tula from the same film received best song award. Lata Mangeshkar has acted in nine films: * 1942 - Pahili Mangalagaur (Marathi) * 1943 - Chimukla Sansaar(Marathi) * 1943 - Maajhe Baal (Marathi) * 1944 - Gajabhau (Marathi) * 1945 - Badi Maa (Hindi) * 1946 - Jeevan Yaatra * 1946 - Subhadra * 1948 - Mandir * 1952 - Chattrapati Shivaji (Hindi-Marathi dual release), guest appearance in one song * 2000 - Pukar(guest appearance in song Ek Tu Hi Bharosa) Lata Mangeshkar has produced four films: * 1953 - Vaadal (Marathi) * 1953 - Jhaanjhar (Hindi), co-produced with C. Ramchandra * 1955 - Kanchan (Hindi) * 1990 - Lekin (Hindi) : Main article: Awards conferred on Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar has won several awards and honors, including Padma Bhushan (1969), Padma Vibhushan (1999), Dada Saheb Phalke Award (1989), Bharat Ratna (2001), three National Film Awards, and 12 Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards. She has also won four Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards. In 1969, she made the unusual gesture of giving up Filmfare Best Female Playback Award, in order to promote fresh talent. She was later awarded Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993. In 1984, the State Government of Madhya Pradesh instituted the Lata Mangeshkar Award in honor of Lata Mangeshkar. The State Government of Maharashtra also instituted a Lata Mangeshkar Award in 1992. In 1974, The Guinness Book of Records listed Lata Mangeshkar as the most recorded artist in the history, stating that she had reportedly recorded "not less than 25,000 solo, duet and chorus backed songs in 20 Indian languages" between 1948 and 1974. Her record was contested by Mohammed Rafi, who was claimed to have sung around 28,000 songs.[15][16] After Rafi's death, in its 1984 edition, the Guinness Book of Word Records stated Lata Mangeshkar's name for the "Most Recordings", but also stated Rafi's claim. The later editions of Guinness Book stated that Lata Mangeshkar had sung no fewer than 30,000 songs between 1948 and 1987. Although the entry has not been printed in Guinness editions since 1991, reputable sources claim that she has recorded thousands of songs, with estimates ranging up to figures as large as 50,000.[17][18] However, even the earliest Guinness claim of 25,000 songs (between 1948-1974) was claimed to be exaggerated by other sources, who stated that the number of songs sung by Lata Mangeshkar in Hindustani (Hindi-Urdu films till 1991 was found to be 5250.[19] Mangeshkar herself stated that she does not keep a record of the number of songs recorded by her, and that she did not know from where Guinness Book editors got their information.[20]