Lata Mangeshkar passes away at 92

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday, Union minister Nitin Gadkari has confirmed.

Lauded as the "Indian Nightingale" and "Melody Queen", Lata Mangeshkar has numerous awards and honours to her credit ever since she launched her career in 1942 at the tender age of 13.

With Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Dada Saheb Phalke, and multiple National Film Awards to her credit, she has made a mega contribution of over 30,000 songs to the film and music industry across the country breaking language barriers.

She received India's highest civilian honour the Bharat Ratna in 2001. (Inputs from UNI)