Lata Mangeshkar, the iconic playback singer, would have celebrated her 97th birthday not long ago. Reflecting on her remarkable journey in an earlier interview, she revealed her wish not to be reborn as Lata Mangeshkar.

On her special day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to her unparalleled influence in Indian music, highlighting the lasting legacy that continues to resonate with music enthusiasts everywhere.

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