Lata Mangeshkar News live updates:PM Modi 'anguished' over demise of Lata Mangeshkar

Lata Mangeshkar is lovingly referred to as the 'Nightingale of India'. She stepped into singing at the age of 13 and recorded her first song in 1942. In her career spanning seven decades, she has to her credit over 30,000 songs in different languages. Stay with TOI for live updates:

Lata Mangeshkar passes away: NEW DELHI: Tributes pour in from chief ministers of various states after legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar breathed her last in Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital on Sunday.

Paying tribute to the singing icon, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that the 'Melody Queen of India' leaves a void in our collective consciousness.

Lata's Ram bhajan became signature tune of my rath yatra: LK Advani

Veteran BJP leader LK Advani said on Sunday that Lata Mangeshkar left an indelible mark of excellence in the world of music and recalled that the Ram bhajan she had recorded in her voice became the signature tune of his 'Ram rath yatra' in 1990.

Voice of a million centuries has left us, says Amitabh Bachchan on Lata Mangeshkar's demise (PTI)

Sachin Tendulkar arrives to pay last respects to Lata Mangeshkar

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat expresses grief on Lata Mangeshkar's death, reports ANI

Lata Mangeshkar passes away: Chief ministers of various states pay tributes:Tributes pour in from chief ministers of various states after legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar breathed her last in Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital on Sunday. Paying tribute to the singing icon, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that the 'Melody Queen of India' leaves a void in our collective consciousness.

End of an era of music in India, says Arvind Kejriwal on Lata Mangeshkar's demise (PTI)

I express deep grief on the demise of 'Swarkokila' Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Ji. Her songs connected people all over the world with India, breaking the barriers of language. Her demise is an irreparable loss for the whole nation, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrive in Mumbai late afternoon (4.30 pm) to pay his respects to Lata Mangeshkar

Mumbai: Mortal remains of Lata Mangeshkar to be taken to her residence around 12:30pm, reports ANI

The last rites with full State honours will be conducted at Shivaji Park at 6.30pm today.

She ruled the world of music, says Pakistan's federal minister for information and broadcasting on Lata Mangeshkar's demise (ANI)

LataMangeshkar is such a big artist & personality. I've worked in 200 films & I'm lucky to have performed on the hit songs she sang. No one can sing like her, she was very special. Her passing away is very saddening, says BJP MP Hema Malini

Yogi Adityanath pays tributes to Lata Mangeshkar

A state funeral will be accorded to the Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, reports ANI

Home Minister Amit Shah offers condolences after the passing away of singing legend Lata Mangeshkar

Rahul Gandhi pays tributes to Lata Mangeshkar

Narendra Modi:I consider it my honour that I have always received immense affection from Lata Didi, says PM

I consider it my honour that I have always received immense affection from Lata Didi. My interactions with her will remain unforgettable. I grieve with my fellow Indians on the passing away of Lata Didi. Spoke to her family and expressed condolences. Om Shanti.

Lata Didi’s songs brought out a variety of emotions, says PM Modi

Lata Didi’s songs brought out a variety of emotions. She closely witnessed the transitions of the Indian film world for decades. Beyond films, she was always passionate about India’s growth. She always wanted to see a strong and developed India.

I am anguished beyond words, says PM Modi on Lata's demise

I am anguished beyond words. The kind and caring Lata Didi has left us. She leaves a void in our nation that cannot be filled. The coming generations will remember her as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had an unparalleled ability to mesmerise people.

Nitin Gadkari pays tributes to Lata Mangeshkar