My father passed away in 1942, and three-four months after his death, I had to start working. There was a responsibility on my shoulders to run the household. It was my duty as the eldest child in the house. — Lata Mangeshkar Copy Share Image
Nowadays, there are seven music directors in one film. I had never heard of such a thing before. If one of our old music… — Lata Mangeshkar Copy Share Image
When I started out, there was so much work that I couldn't think of doing anything else. I would go for recordings by 8.30… — Lata Mangeshkar Copy Share Image
I missed out on my childhood. I had to work hard, but I was immediately given a place in playback. — Lata Mangeshkar Copy Share Image
There are so many songs that I could not sing the way I wanted to. When such songs come on television or radio, I… — Lata Mangeshkar Copy Share Image
For me, awards are a token of respect that people are giving me. So no matter how many awards I am receiving, I always… — Lata Mangeshkar Copy Share Image
From my experience and understanding, I believe money follows name and fame, while recognition calls for a huge amount of sacrifice. To get something,… — Lata Mangeshkar Copy Share Image
I feel I am a little unfit for the kind of music that is being made today. There is a big difference between what… — Lata Mangeshkar Copy Share Image
I have been singing for the last 50 years, you know, so I deserve a break. Besides, there are talented singers around who can… — Lata Mangeshkar Copy Share Image
One has to be fully committed to one's career. Otherwise, there's no point. — Lata Mangeshkar Copy Share Image
I have decided that I won't take up assignments that don't interest me. — Lata Mangeshkar Copy Share Image
I appreciate the change associated with people's growth, but I don't like the changes in our lives. I came to Mumbai in 1945, so… — Lata Mangeshkar Copy Share Image
It was not really the external influences that made me a singer. Music was within me. I was full of it. — Lata Mangeshkar Copy Share Image
I believe in one power, and that is the hand of God. I respect all religions. — Lata Mangeshkar Copy Share Image
I feel God has sent me to Earth to sing. I started singing when I was five, but I don't think I've worked as… — Lata Mangeshkar Copy Share Image
