Happy Birthday Lata Mangeshkar: 5 Ageless Songs By The Queen of Melody

The voice of the nation, Lata Mangeshkar is known for recording over a thousand Hindi film and has sung in over 36 regional and foreign languages. The singer turns 90 today, and the government has now planned to give her the title of the ‘Daughter Of The Nation’.

Today, as the nation celebrates her birthday, we bring you her 5 ageless songs to bring you the old day back:

Lag Jaa Gale from Woh Kaun Thi? (1964):

With lyrics by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan and music by Madan Mohan, the track set in Raga Pahari is regarded as one of the songs by which Lata Mangeshkar is best remembered.

Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai from Shor (1972):

The song from the film ‘Shor’ starring Manoj Kumar, Nanda and Jaya Bhaduri had music composed by the Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film is most noted for the memorable song rendered by Lata Mangeshkar.

Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995):

The song, which was written by Anand Bakshi, was sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan. The song saw Shahrukh Khan and Kajol in a wedding sequence in their superhit film ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ and is said to be one of India's best-known wedding and pre-wedding songs.

Kya Janu Sajan from Baharon Ke Sapne (1967):

Starring Rajesh Khanna and Asha Parekh in the film ‘Baharon Ke Sapne’, the film had music by Majrooh Sultanpuri with the lyrics and composition by R.D. Burman. While, the film is mostly black-and-white, the song ‘Kya Janoo Sajan’ was shot in colour. The song, a cult classic was rendered by Lata Mangeshkar.

Yaara Seeli Seeli from Lekin (1991):

Starring Vinod Khanna, Hema Malini and Dimple Kapadia, the film, which was produced by Lata Mangeshkar, saw her singing ‘Yara Seeli Seeli’ which won her the 1991 National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer.

Which other song do you like of the melodious queen?