Lata Mangeshkar

Nowadays, there are seven music directors in one film. I had never heard of such a thing before. If one of our…

— Lata Mangeshkar

When I started out, there was so much work that I couldn't think of doing anything else. I would go for recordings…

— Lata Mangeshkar

I missed out on my childhood. I had to work hard, but I was immediately given a place in playback.

— Lata Mangeshkar

There are so many songs that I could not sing the way I wanted to. When such songs come on television or…

— Lata Mangeshkar

For me, awards are a token of respect that people are giving me. So no matter how many awards I am receiving,…

— Lata Mangeshkar

From my experience and understanding, I believe money follows name and fame, while recognition calls for a huge amount of sacrifice. To…

— Lata Mangeshkar

I feel I am a little unfit for the kind of music that is being made today. There is a big difference…

— Lata Mangeshkar

I have been singing for the last 50 years, you know, so I deserve a break. Besides, there are talented singers around…

— Lata Mangeshkar

One has to be fully committed to one's career. Otherwise, there's no point.

— Lata Mangeshkar

As a singer, you have to bring the soul to the song.

— Lata Mangeshkar

I have decided that I won't take up assignments that don't interest me.

— Lata Mangeshkar

I appreciate the change associated with people's growth, but I don't like the changes in our lives. I came to Mumbai in…

— Lata Mangeshkar

It was not really the external influences that made me a singer. Music was within me. I was full of it.

— Lata Mangeshkar

I believe in one power, and that is the hand of God. I respect all religions.

— Lata Mangeshkar

I feel God has sent me to Earth to sing. I started singing when I was five, but I don't think I've…

— Lata Mangeshkar

I wouldn't let a biopic be made on me. That's because I don't believe in them. I don't like them.

— Lata Mangeshkar

My father passed away in 1942, and three-four months after his death, I had to start working. There was a responsibility on…

— Lata Mangeshkar

In my opinion, the biggest achievement was by Shankar-Jaikishan. With Raj Kapoor's 'Barsaat,' they changed the way we looked at playback singing.

— Lata Mangeshkar

I wish I had given more time to learning classical singing.

— Lata Mangeshkar

Sourav's calm and assured presence sets him apart. His captaincy is of a high order but he bats sensibly and reads situations…

— Lata Mangeshkar

I really liked Kishore Kumar. He had a virile man's voice, and he was truly versatile.

— Lata Mangeshkar

People, who accused me of practising a monopoly were wrong. The media fuelled rumours about my 'monopoly.' The first question I was…

— Lata Mangeshkar

I've always loved life, irrespective of all the ups and downs that have filled my journey.

— Lata Mangeshkar

Today, the scope for variety has shrunk drastically. There are only a handful of topnotch composers like A. R. Rahman, Anu Malik,…

— Lata Mangeshkar

I have a fierce temper. I've mastered it over the years, but when I'm angry, no one can force me to do…

— Lata Mangeshkar