Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar died on Sunday in Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital, after multiple organ failure. The 92-year-old singer was being treated for Covid-19 and pneumonia.
The Melody Queen of India was cremated with full state honours in Mumbai’s Shivaji Park at 6:30 PM on Sunday evening. Following her demise, the government announced that a two-day national mourning will be observed to condole her death and the national flag will fly at half-mast during that period. Several states declared mourning and announced holidays to pay respect to the late singer.
Her last rites were attended by several in the film industry, including actors Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray were also present at the funeral to pay tributes to the veteran singer.
Actor Shah Rukh Khan visited Shivaji Park to revere the singer.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray paid their respects to the veteran singer.
Actor Ranbir Kapoor was also present to pay tributes to the singer.
Lata Mangeshkar’s sister, singer Asha Bhosle attended the last rites ceremony at Shivaji Park.
Actor Amitabh Bachchan visited the singer’s residence to pay his respects.
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar attended Lata Mangeshkar’s funeral at Shivaji Park.
Actor Anupam Kher visited Lata Mangeshkar’s residence to pay tribute.
Filmmaker and actor Ashutosh Gowariker and veteran poet Javed Akhtar paid their respects to the singer at her house.
Actor Shraddha Kapoor visited Lata Mangeshkar’s residence to pay tribute and was also present during the singer’s last rites at Shivaji Park. She had also visited the hospital on Saturday evening.
Actor Vidya Balan also visited Shivaji Park and paid her last respects to Lata Mangeshkar.
Lata Mangeshkar was cremated with full state honours and was given a 21-gun salute.
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