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Farida Jalal Weeps Recalling Lata Mangeshkar's Love: "I Was Madly In Love"

On an upcoming episode of Indian Idol, veteran actress Farida Jalal was moved to tears by Shreya Ghoshal's performance of a Lata Mangeshkar classic. Jalal shared a personal story about how Lata Mangeshkar once personally requested her to anchor a series of shows in America. Overcome with emotion, she described herself as a "hard-core fan" who was "madly in love" with the singer's artistry. The segment served as a poignant tribute to Lata Mangeshkar, whose legendary voice defined Indian music for decades.

Key Points: Farida Jalal Tears Up Remembering Lata Mangeshkar on Indian Idol

  • Emotional TV moment
  • Farida Jalal's personal anecdote
  • Shreya Ghoshal's tribute performance
  • Lata Mangeshkar's iconic legacy
  • Memory of US tour offer
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Farida Jalal breaks down in tears remembering late Lata Mangeshkar: Was madly in love with her

Veteran actress Farida Jalal breaks down remembering Lata Mangeshkar on Indian Idol, sharing a heartfelt story of her deep admiration for the legend.

"I was madly in love with her. - Farida Jalal"

Mumbai, March 28

The upcoming episode of Indian Idol will see promising an emotional and nostalgic moment as veteran star Farida Jalal gets deeply moved seeing Shreya Ghoshal sing Lata Mangeshkar's song on the singing reality show Indian Idol.

The veteran actress also shared a beautiful memory related to the nightingale of India.

Singing the timeless classic 'Rahe Na Rahe Hum', originally sung by Lata Mangeshkar, Shreya's heartfelt performance filled the stage and Farida Jalal's eyes with tears and emotions.

The performance brought back a flood of memories for Farida ji, who gets visibly emotional.

Sharing a heartfelt anecdote about her admiration for Lata Mangeshkar, Farida ji said, "Achanak ek din phone aaya unki taraf se Sanjiv Kohli sahab ka. Unhone mujhe phone karke bola Lata ji chahte hain. She has been watching you on the show. She said, 'Will you anchor my seven shows all over America? Mahina bhar toh lagega.'"

She added, "Toh mere haath mein kaafi saara kaam tha. I left all of that work because I have always been a very hard-core fan. Lata didi ke aage kuch sujhta hi nahi tha mujhe. Woh gaati thi aur main ro padti thi, piche baithkar unhe dekhkar... I was madly in love with her."

Overcome with emotions, she pauses and says, "Ab nahi bola jayega," with tears in her eyes.

Talking about Lata Mangeshkar, fondly known as the 'Nightingale of India', remains one of the most iconic voices in Indian music, with a career spanning over seven decades and over thousands of songs.

She lent her voice to thousands of songs across multiple languages, with timeless classics like 'Lag Ja Gale', 'Tere Bina Zindagi Se', 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon', and 'Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya' continuing to resonate with generations.

Lata Mangeshkar passed away on February 6, 2022, at the age of 92.

- IANS

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Rahul R
"Woh gaati thi aur main ro padti thi" – this line hit me hard. It's exactly how I feel listening to 'Lag Ja Gale' even today. There will never be another voice like hers. A true national treasure we lost.
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Sarah B
While the emotion is real, I feel Indian Idol often uses these emotional moments for TRPs. The focus should be on the new talent, not just pulling heartstrings with memories of departed legends every other week.
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Arun Y
Shreya Ghoshal singing for Lata ji is like passing the torch. She is one of the few who can do justice to those classics. Farida Jalal's anecdote about dropping work for Lata ji shows what fandom truly means. Respect!
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Kavitha C
My mother used to play Lata Mangeshkar's bhajans every morning. That voice brought peace to our home. Reading this made me emotional too. These artists are our cultural heritage. We must preserve their stories.
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Michael C
The sheer span of her career is mind-boggling. Seven decades! Her music transcends language barriers. Even if you don't understand the words, the emotion in her voice is universal. A true legend.

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