Lata Mangeshkar was a phenomenon, not merely a singer. Her contributions to the area of music are enormous, and her voice has had a significant impact on the musical culture of the country.
Known as the Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar sang songs in more than 36 languages and over 30,000 songs.
Remembering the melody queen, here are 5 best romantic songs by the veteran singer that will bring about a soothing sense of nostalgia of the good old times.
Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha (1962)
The song Aap ki Nazron Ne Samjha is from theh movie Anpadh sung by Lata Mangeshkar. The song is written by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan and music composed by Madan Mohan. The film stars Dharmendra and Mala Sinha in lead roles.
Lag Jaa Gale (1964)
This melodious song from the 1964 film Woh Kaun Thi is regarded as one of the timeless romantic classics sung by Lata Mangeshkar. In an interview in 2016, Lata Mangeshkar listed it as one of her top six favourite songs.
Tune O Rangeele (1981)
Lata Mangeshkar once again teamed up with music director RD Burman to give us this number that captures the essence of young love. The song was a part of the film ‘Kudrat’ starring Rajesh Khanna and Hema Malini.
Ye kahan aa gaye hum (1981)
Javed Akhtar-Shiv Hari’s composition and Lata’s powerful vocals transformed this into a magical song, an ode to love and companionship, in the movie Silsila.
Piya Tose Naina Lage (1965)
S D Burman weaved it into music and Lata Mangeshkar breathed life into it for the film Guide. Filmed on the ever-elegant Waheeda Rahman, this song is as timeless as her. The innocence in her voice makes the song sound delightful.