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Did you know that Lata Mangeshkar once declined a Filmfare Award?

by Ratan Srivastava
Lata Mangeshkar

On Sunday, Lata Mangeshkar went into her eternal home after refusing to receive the Filmfare award in 1958. Her death was caused by multiple organ failure. Dr. Patit Samdani, the renowned singer’s doctor, issued a statement saying, “We report the tragic death of Lata Mangeshkar at 8:12 a.m. amid great sadness. After some more than 28 days in the hospital following COVID-19, she died of multi-organ failure.”

Lata Mangeshkar commanded the music business with her mesmerising voice for more than eight decades. She received several honours for her contributions to the Indian music business throughout her career. Few people are aware, meanwhile, that perhaps the great singer once turned down the Filmfare Award.

For her song ‘Aaja Re Pardesi’ from the movie Madhumati, she was nominated for best playback female vocalist in 1958. She, on the other hand, refused to accept the prize, claiming that it was created in the shape of a naked woman. The prize was then wrapped in a cloth and handed to her by the organisers.

Bimal Roy’s Madhumanti received nine honours at the Filmfare awards event in 1958. Lata Mangeshkar, the movie’s Best Playback Singer Female, declined to accept the prize.

Lata Mangeshkar won an award for her song Aaja Re Pardesi, which was included in the Bollywood movie Madhumanti, which also starred Dilip Kumar as well as Vyjayanthimala. Lata refused to take her first Filmfare Award when she was invited on stage to collect the prize.

Everyone in attendance was taken aback by this decision. When questioned why she chose this, the singer explained that perhaps the Filmfare award-trophy depicts a lady posing naked. As a result, she is unable to accept it.

Also Read: Aanand L Rai or Rakeysh Omprakash to make a biopic on Lata Mangeshkar

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