Lata Mangeshkar was an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer. She was the best-known and most respected playback singer in India. She was referred to as the Nightingale of India and the Queen of Melody. Mangeshkar's career started in 1942 and had spanned over seven decades. She recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and had sung songs in over thirty-six regional Indian languages and foreign languages, primarily in Marathi and Hindi. She was the recipient of three National Film Awards, 12 Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards, four Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards, two Filmfare Special Awards, Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and many more. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was bestowed on her in 1989 by the Government of India. She was also the second vocalist, after M. S. Subbulakshmi, to have ever been awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001, India's highest civilian honor. She was the first Indian to perform in Royal Albert Hall in 1974. She was conferred France's highest civilian award (Officer of the Legion of Honour) in 2007. Due to all of her achievements, many singers and musicians consider her to be one of the greatest female singers in the Hindi film industry. She had four siblings—Asha Bhosle, Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar and Meena Mangeshkar—of whom she is the eldest.
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Known For
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
(1995)
Playback Singer
Sholay
(1975)
Playback Singer
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
(2001)
Playback Singer
Dil To Pagal Hai
(1997)
Playback Singer
Darr
(1993)
Playback Singer
Mohabbatein
(2000)
Playback Singer
Dil Se..
(1998)
Playback Singer
Veer-Zaara
(2004)
Playback Singer
Gol Maal
(1979)
Playback Singer
Chupke Chupke
(1975)
Playback Singer
Mujhse Dosti Karoge!
(2002)
Playback Singer
Anand
(1971)
Playback Singer
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
(1994)
Playback Singer
Karan Arjun
(1995)
Playback Singer
Full Filmography
Sound
Pardanasheen
(1942)
Playback Singer
Majboor
(1948)
Playback Singer
Andaz
(1949)
Playback Singer
Barsaat
(1949)
Playback Singer
Balam
(1949)
Playback Singer
Mahal
(1949)
Playback Singer
Lahore
(1949)
Playback Singer
House of Mystery
(1949)
Playback Singer
Nirala
(1950)
Playback Singer
Pardes
(1950)
Playback Singer
Awaara
(1951)
Playback Singer
Amber
(1952)
Playback Singer
Anhonee
(1952)
Playback Singer
The Net
(1952)
Playback Singer
Shadow
(1952)
Playback Singer
Nau Bahar
(1952)
Playback Singer
Crazy Baiju
(1952)
Playback Singer
Aah
(1953)
Playback Singer
Dhoon
(1953)
Playback Singer
Teen Batti Char Raasta
(1953)
Playback Singer
Parichay
(1954)
Playback Singer
Shree 420
(1955)
Playback Singer
Kundan
(1955)
Playback Singer
Seema
(1955)
Playback Singer
Pehli Jhalak
(1955)
Playback Singer
Tonga-Wali
(1955)
Playback Singer
Chori Chori
(1956)
Playback Singer
Bhai-Bhai
(1956)
Playback Singer
Kismet ka Khel
(1956)
Playback Singer
Durgesh Nandini
(1956)
Playback Singer
Journey Beyond Three Seas
(1957)
Playback Singer
Mirza Sahiban
(1957)
Playback Singer
Champakali
(1957)
Playback Singer
Ab Dilli Dur Nahin
(1957)
Playback Singer
Aakhri Dao
(1958)
Playback Singer
Sitaron Se Aage
(1958)
Playback Singer
Anari
(1959)
Playback Singer
Shararat
(1959)
Playback Singer
Kanhaiya
(1959)
Playback Singer
Kangan
(1959)
Playback Singer
Didi
(1959)
Playback Singer
Kali Topi Lal Rumal
(1959)
Playback Singer
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
(1960)
Playback Singer
Mughal-e-Azam
(1960)
Playback Singer
Mendi Rang Lagyo
(1960)
Playback Singer
Lal Quila
(1960)
Playback Singer
Patang
(1960)
Playback Singer
Bindya
(1960)
Playback Singer
Junglee
(1961)
Playback Singer
Maya
(1961)
Playback Singer
Char Diwari
(1961)
Playback Singer
Maa Beta
(1962)
Playback Singer
Son of India
(1962)
Playback Singer
Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath
(1962)
Playback Singer
Ankh Micholi
(1962)
Playback Singer
Holiday in Bombay
(1963)
Playback Singer
Grahasti
(1963)
Playback Singer
Aaya Toofan
(1964)
Playback Singer
Sangam
(1964)
Playback Singer
Suhagan
(1964)
Playback Singer
Dulha Dulhan
(1964)
Playback Singer
Aao Pyaar Karein
(1964)
Playback Singer
Woh Kaun Thi
(1964)
Playback Singer
April Fool
(1964)
Playback Singer
Shabnam
(1964)
Playback Singer
Yaadein
(1964)
Playback Singer
Bhoot Bungla
(1965)
Playback Singer
Gumnaam
(1965)
Playback Singer
Guide
(1965)
Playback Singer
Jab Jab Phool Khile
(1965)
Playback Singer
Shaheed
(1965)
Playback Singer
Night of the Full Moon
(1965)
Playback Singer
Pyar Kiye Jaa
(1966)
Playback Singer
Thakur Jarnail Singh
(1966)
Playback Singer
Smuggler
(1966)
Playback Singer
Aamne-Saamne
(1967)
Playback Singer
Bahu Begum
(1967)
Playback Singer
Gunahon Ka Devta
(1967)
Playback Singer
Majhli Didi
(1967)
Playback Singer
Arundhati
(1967)
Playback Singer
Aadmi
(1968)
Playback Singer
Juari
(1968)
Playback Singer
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
(1968)
Playback Singer
Saathi
(1968)
Playback Singer
Kanyadaan
(1968)
Playback Singer
Shikar
(1968)
Playback Singer
Kahin Aur Chal
(1968)
Playback Singer
Chhoti Chhoti Baatein
(1969)
Playback Singer
Chik Mik Bijuli
(1969)
Playback Singer
Nannha Farishta
(1969)
Playback Singer
Intaquam
(1969)
Playback Singer
Pyar Ka Mausam
(1969)
Playback Singer
Jahan Pyar Miley
(1969)
Playback Singer
Raja Saab
(1969)
Playback Singer
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati
(1969)
Playback Singer
Waris
(1969)
Playback Singer
Pyasi Shaam
(1969)
Playback Singer
Suhana Safar
(1970)
Playback Singer
Bhai-Bhai
(1970)
Playback Singer
Abhinetri
(1970)
Playback Singer
Humjoli
(1970)
Playback Singer
Anand
(1971)
Playback Singer
Woh Din Yaad Karo
(1971)
Playback Singer
Shy Girl
(1971)
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Patanga
(1971)
Playback Singer
Scattered Pearls
(1971)
Playback Singer
Homaye saadat
(1971)
Playback Singer
Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli
(1971)
Playback Singer
Uphaar
(1971)
Playback Singer
Reshma Aur Shera
(1971)
Playback Singer
Jwala
(1971)
Playback Singer
Seeta and Geeta
(1972)
Playback Singer
Sanjog
(1972)
Playback Singer
Jaanwar Aur Insaan
(1972)
Playback Singer
Victoria No. 203
(1972)
Playback Singer
Rivaaj
(1972)
Playback Singer
Zameen Aasmaan
(1972)
Playback Singer
Naag Panchami
(1972)
Playback Singer
Aa Gale Lag Jaa
(1973)
Playback Singer
Prem Parbat
(1973)
Playback Singer
Shareef Budmaash
(1973)
Playback Singer
Naya Nasha
(1973)
Playback Singer
Sweekar
(1973)
Playback Singer
Jaise Ko Taisa
(1973)
Playback Singer
Heera
(1973)
Playback Singer
Zanjeer
(1973)
Playback Singer
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
(1973)
Playback Singer
Jeevan Sangram
(1974)
Playback Singer
Trimurti
(1974)
Playback Singer
Nellu
(1974)
Playback Singer
Charitraheen
(1974)
Playback Singer
Rajnigandha
(1974)
Playback Singer
Geetaa Mera Naam
(1974)
Playback Singer
Chor Machaye Shor
(1974)
Playback Singer
Haath Ki Safai
(1974)
Playback Singer
Sholay
(1975)
Playback Singer
Warrant
(1975)
Playback Singer
Himalay Se Ooncha
(1975)
Playback Singer
Mausam
(1975)
Playback Singer
Anari
(1975)
Playback Singer
Prem Kahani
(1975)
Playback Singer
Chupke Chupke
(1975)
Playback Singer
Aap Beati
(1976)
Playback Singer
Kabhi Kabhie
(1976)
Playback Singer
Deewaangee
(1976)
Playback Singer
Naach Uthe Sansaar
(1976)
Playback Singer
Fakira
(1976)
Playback Singer
Farishta Ya Qatil
(1977)
Playback Singer
Chala Murari Hero Banne
(1977)
Playback Singer
Khel Khilari Ka
(1977)
Playback Singer
Alaap
(1977)
Playback Singer
Immaan Dharam
(1977)
Playback Singer
Doosara Aadmi
(1977)
Playback Singer
Tyaag
(1977)
Playback Singer
For Your Sake
(1977)
Playback Singer
Paapi
(1977)
Playback Singer
Aafat
(1977)
Playback Singer
Adha Din Adhi Raat
(1977)
Playback Singer
Vishwanath
(1978)
Playback Singer
Heeralaal Pannalaal
(1978)
Playback Singer
Ghar
(1978)
Playback Singer
Aahuti
(1978)
Playback Singer
Trishul
(1978)
Playback Singer
Do Musafir
(1978)
Playback Singer
Trishna
(1978)
Playback Singer
Gol Maal
(1979)
Playback Singer
Suhaag
(1979)
Playback Singer
Aangan Ki Kali
(1979)
Playback Singer
Kartavya
(1979)
Playback Singer
Kaala Patthar
(1979)
Playback Singer
Gautam Govinda
(1979)
Playback Singer
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
(1979)
Playback Singer
Ahsaas
(1979)
Playback Singer
Aap Ke Deewane
(1980)
Playback Singer
Aasha
(1980)
Playback Singer
Man Pasand
(1980)
Playback Singer
Kali Ghata
(1980)
Playback Singer
Swayamvar
(1980)
Playback Singer
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
(1980)
Playback Singer
Aas Paas
(1981)
Playback Singer
Dard
(1981)
Playback Singer
Vidhaata
(1982)
Playback Singer
Vakil Babu
(1982)
Playback Singer
Protidan
(1983)
Playback Singer
Chatpati
(1983)
Playback Singer
Jagir
(1984)
Playback Singer
Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan
(1984)
Playback Singer
Alag Alag
(1985)
Playback Singer
Nagina
(1986)
Playback Singer
Mere Saath Chal
(1986)
Playback Singer
Anand
(1987)
Playback Singer
Sathya
(1988)
Playback Singer
En Jeevan Paaduthu
(1988)
Playback Singer
Hum To Chale Pardes
(1988)
Playback Singer
Chandni
(1989)
Playback Singer
Galiyon Ka Badshah
(1989)
Playback Singer
Banjaran
(1991)
Playback Singer
Sanam Bewafa
(1991)
Playback Singer
Patthar Ke Phool
(1991)
Playback Singer
First Love Letter
(1991)
Playback Singer
Saudagar
(1991)
Playback Singer
Dil Ki Baazi
(1993)
Playback Singer
Anmol
(1993)
Playback Singer
Maya Memsaab
(1993)
Playback Singer
King Uncle
(1993)
Playback Singer
Darr
(1993)
Playback Singer
Prem Shakti
(1994)
Playback Singer
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
(1994)
Playback Singer
Chaand Kaa Tukdaa
(1994)
Playback Singer
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
(1995)
Playback Singer
Karan Arjun
(1995)
Playback Singer
Guddu
(1995)
Playback Singer
Dil To Pagal Hai
(1997)
Playback Singer
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
(1998)
Playback Singer
Dil Se..
(1998)
Playback Singer
Mohabbatein
(2000)
Playback Singer
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
(2001)
Playback Singer
Mujhse Dosti Karoge!
(2002)
Playback Singer
Veer-Zaara
(2004)
Playback Singer
Lucky: No Time for Love
(2005)
Playback Singer
Acting
Maze Baal
(1943)
Emperor Shivaji
(1952)
Pukar
(2000)
as Herself in song, "Ek Tu Hi Bharosa"
Cinema Asia: India
(2007)
Self (archive footage)
Production