4. Never Wanted A Biopic On Her Life
Back in 2016, the late singer had revealed during an interview that she didn’t want a biopic to be made on her life. She had said, “I wouldn’t let a biopic be made on me. That’s because I don’t believe in them.”
As per India Today, Lata Ji had always refused to give rights to Bollywood producers to make an official biopic on her life.
“In the last few years, a lot of people wanted to make a biopic on Lata Mangeshkar. Several producers also met her for the same, but she refused to give the rights for her biopic. She wasn’t keen on sharing anecdotes from her personal life and chose to refuse any such offers.”
– a source revealed to the daily
5. First Indian To Perform In Royal Albert Hall
Yes, late Lata Mangeshkar was the first-ever Indian artist to perform at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London with the Wren Orchestra back in 1974.
6. Served As A Member of Parliament In Rajya Sabha
According to a report, Lata Mangeshkar was elected as an MP (Member of Parliament) in Rajya Sabha (Upper House) in November 1999 with the support of BJP and remained in the house for six years till November 2005.
7. Never Listened To Her Own Songs
The Nightingale of India had once revealed that she never used to listen to her songs as she thought she would find ‘a hundred mistakes’ in her singing.