New Delhi: As the country celebrates Lata Mangeshkar’s 94th birth anniversary, veteran actor Saira Banu also paid a special tribute to the legend. On Thursday, Saira Banu took to her official social media handle to share how she always cherished moments spent with Lata di.
Lata Mangeshkar is regarded as one of the most celebrated singers of all time. The legend’s contribution to the Indian music industry in a career spanning eight decades is immeasurable. She earned titles like 'Queen of Melody', 'Voice of the Millennium' and the ‘Nightingale of India’. She has recorded songs in over 36 Indian languages.
Taking to Instagram, Saira shared a candid picture with Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, wherein the trio can be seen sharing a hearty laugh.
She captioned the post: "Remembering the Nightingale Of Indian Music Industry on her Birth Anniversary. I always treasure the moments Dilip Sahib and I have spent with her. Her art will be cherished in all our hearts forever and beyond."
Saira gave the music of 'Dil Wil Pyar Wyar' by Lata Mangeshkar to her post.
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The song is from 1967 comedy drama 'Shagird' directed by Samir Ganguly. The film stars Joy Mukherjee and Saira Banu in lead roles. The song is sung by Lata and Mohammed Rafi.
Lata Mangeshkar is the recipient of 'Dadasaheb Phalke Award', 'Padma Bhushan', 'Bharat Ratna', among many other accolades.
In 2007, France made her an Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, the country's highest civilian award.
She is known for her songs like 'Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya', 'Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh', 'Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha', 'Lag Jaa Gale', 'Rangeela Re', 'Tune O Rangeele', 'Tujhse Naraaz Nahin', 'Dushman Na Kare', 'Sun Sahiba Sun' among numerous others.
Ever since her debut on Instagram, Saira has been seen sharing beautiful memories of Dilip Sahab.