It's Lata Mangeshkar's 95th birth anniversary. The legendary singer, who presented generations with unbridled joy through her songs, was an icon of Indian cinema. Lata Mangeshkar, often regarded as the “Nightingale of India, was the voice behind many actresses across decades.
It won't be wrong to say that she has been India's favourite voice ever since her debut in the 1940s. Some of her iconic songs, include Lag Jaa Gale, Chalte Chalte, Mohe Panghat Pe, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Hothon mein aisi baat, Pyar kiya to darna kya, Ae Mere Vatan Ke, Tujhe Dekha To and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham among others. But did you know Lata Mangeshkar had a keen interest in photography as well? As per The Paperclip, she had quite a collection of “state-of-the-art photography equipment, including cameras and lenses.
” In a thread on X (formerly called Twitter), the digital media house introduced us to the “other side” of the legend Although it is not widely known, Lata Mangeshkar was also an avid photographer. She had quite a collection of state-of-the-art photography equipment, including cameras and lenses. Let's revisit her other side on her birth anniversary.
(1/11) pic.twitter.com/CMZOZNSXI2 — The Paperclip (@Paperclip_In) September 28, 2023 According to The Paperclip, Lata Mangeshkar's fascination with photography “may have begun with her love for painting during her childhood days.
” It is reported that the singer bought a Rolleiflex camera in 1946 for Rs 2,000, which became he.