Lata Mangeshkar marks 80 years since she first sang for radio

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar completed 80 years since the first time she sang songs in the studio for radio.

Taking to her Twitter handle to mark the special day, the 92-year-old singer penned a note in Hindi, which roughly translates as, "On 16 December 1941, I sang 2 songs for the first time in the studio for radio after seeking the blessings of late mai and baba. Today, this event is completing 80 years." Further, she thanked her fans for their love and blessings "In these 80 years, I have got immense love and blessings from the public. I believe that I will always keep getting your love and blessings," she added.

16 दिसम्बर 1941 को,ईश्वर का पूज्य माई और बाबा का आशिर्वाद लेकर मैंने रेडीओ के लिए पहली बार स्टूडीओ में २ गीत गाए थे.आज इस बात को 80 साल पूरे हो रहे हैं.इन 80 सालों में मुझे जनता का असीम प्यार और आशिर्वाद मिला है,मुझे विश्वास है की आपका प्यार,आशिर्वाद मुझे हमेशा यूँही मिलता रहेगा. pic.twitter.com/YwFTkkPMnb

— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) December 16, 2021

Along with the heartfelt note, she posted a monochrome picture of herself from her younger days.

Fans poured love-filled messages in the comments section. "Pyar aur sneh Lata Ji, thank you for all songs, god bless you," a social media user wrote. "Lata Didi, there wasn't anyone nor shall be anyone like you... The Golden Voice," another added.