Usha, Hridaynath share fond memories of Lata Mangeshkar: ‘Didi was very naughty, always up for some mischief’

Usha, Hridaynath shared some fond memories of Lata Mangeshkar as they paid tribute to the ‘Queen of Singing’ Lata Mangeshkar on ‘Naam Reh Jaayega’. While celebrating her legacy, there was an emotional arc when Usha Mangeshkar and Hridaynath Mangeshkar shared a few heart-touching stories with the audience. Reliving the glory of the ‘Nightingale of India’, Lata Ji’s sister Usha shared some funny anecdotes with the viewers, and her brother Hridaynath got emotional while talking about the beautiful memories he had with the legendary singer. 

While talking about the fun moments she had with her, Usha shared, “Lata didi was very naughty and she was always up for some mischief. Lata didi loved to organize plays, where she used to sing. Lata didi always used to play the role of Tukaram Maharaj and she used to make our sisters, Asha di and Meena di her students and used to ask them to sing. I remember she used to say “Ab mein jata hu Swarg mein” and then she used to jump down.”

Speaking about how Lata Ji showed an affectionate gesture to him, Lata Ji’s brother, Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar said, “I was 5 years old so my mother took me away as our father passed away in front of me. Death, demise, and passing away, these were just some words for me, I had no idea what it all meant, I was too young for it. But yes I was devastated for sure, I felt something is not right. I remember Lata didi came and she got Chiwda, Sev, and other Farsan for us. She took me on her lap and fed me. For others, she was Lata Mangeshkar, but for me, she was my DIDI”.

He also added, “Lata Mangeshkar did not become Lata Mangeshkar just like that. She had to go through a lot, she struggled a lot. There were so many times she used to feel that she is an orphan, she has no one. And the way she stood up after being so broken is what makes her a legend.”

‘Naam Reh Jaayega’ is all set to bring many noted singers to pay tribute to the ultimate voice that filled us with emotion and hope, that of the late Lata Mangeshkar. The 8 episode, hour-long series is on air from 1st May 2022 on StarPlus