Meri Aawaz hi pehchaan hai, Bollywood remembers their favourite Lata Didi

Mumbai: If her 'Awaaz' was her 'pehchaan,' then Melody Queen Lata Mangeshkar probably had the most powerful address in the country. A singer par excellence, an icon in her own way, a living legend. Her sudden demise has left the whole world, especially the Indian sub-continent shocked.

Condolences poured in for the legendary singer from quarters, as diverse as cricket, politics to the common man, who all bade a tearful adieu to their favourite singer. However, nothing comes short to the grief expressed by her fraternity, Bollywood, to which she gave all her life.

Shilpa Shetty shared didi's throwback picture from a recording session and wrote, "Lost a legend today … Many generations will always remember you like this, Lata Mangeshkar Ji. Big loss to the entire nation. Om Shanti, May your Rest in Peace" with namaste and flower emoji.

Lost a legend today… Many generations will always remember you like this, @mangeshkarlata ji???? A big loss to the entire nation.

Om Shanti. May you Rest in Peace ????????
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.#NightingaleOfIndia #RestInPeace #LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/jiVawPuepd

— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) February 6, 2022

Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal shared Lata didi's picture with a broken heart emoji in the caption.

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Director and Producer Karan Johar wrote an emotional note remembering the singer, "Today, heaven truly gained the voice of an angel. I grew up listening to Lata Ji's song, and as I mourn her loss Today -I know with absolute confidence that unki "awaaz hi pehchan" hai & she has left an indelible mark on our Indian culture for many generations to come. And Today, the words of my favourite song resonate very deeply in my heart as I sing -lag jaa gale, ki phir yeh haseen raat ho naa ho… shayad Phir iss Janam Mein mulakaat ho naa ho. Thank you for making an entire nation swoon with your pure voice, we will miss you. Rest in peace, serenity & power."

And today the words of my favourite song resonate very deeply in my heart as I sing - lag jaa gale, ki phir yeh haseen raat ho naa ho…shaayad phir iss janam mein mulaakat ho naa ho.

Thank you for making an entire nation swoon with your pure voice. RIP #LataMangeshkar. (2/2)

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) February 6, 2022

Bhumi Pednekar wrote, "A very sad day and a huge loss for all of us, her fans . Your contribution will live on forever, ma'am. My condolences to the family and all her fans across the world. Om Shanti" with namaste emoji.

A very sad day and a huge loss for all of us, her fans. Your contribution will live on forever ma’am.
My condolences to the family and all her fans across the world. Om Shanti ???? #LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/lEp50LL8CH

— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) February 6, 2022

Abhishek Bachchan shared, "Today, we have lost the greatest of all time! We are all left heartbroken and speechless irreplaceable loss. Rest in glory Lata ji. Thank you for blessings us with your voice, talent and compassion, We are privileged to have lived in the times of the great Lata Mangeshkar. "

Today, we have lost the greatest of all time!
We are all left heartbroken and speechless. An irreplaceable loss. Rest in glory Lata ji.
Thank you for blessing us with your voice, talent and compassion. We are privileged to have lived in the times of the great Lata Mangeshkar.

— Abhishek ???????????????????????????????? (@juniorbachchan) February 6, 2022

AR Rahman shared a photo of him along with Lata Mangeshkar on his social media accounts and said: Love, respect and prayers Lata Mangeshkar along with rose emoji.

Love, respect and prayers @mangeshkarlata pic.twitter.com/PpJb1AdUdc

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) February 6, 2022

Shaan posted two photos of his and family with the legend and captioned: She was Heaven Sent to us so we would know what the Voice of God sounds like.. voice of Maa Saraswati..Voice of Divinity..Thanks to my Father, I've had the good fortune of getting her affections and blessing through all these years...

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Shreya Ghoshal: Feeling numb. Devastated. Yesterday was Saraswati Puja and today Ma took her blessed one with her. Somehow it feels that even the birds, trees and wind are silent today. Swar Kokila Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar ji your divine voice will echo till eternity. Rest in peace. Om Shanti.

Feeling numb. Devastated. Yesterday was Saraswati Puja & today Ma took her blessed one with her. Somehow it feels that even the birds, trees & wind are silent today.
Swar Kokila Bharat Ratna #LataMangeshkar ji your divine voice will echo till eternity. Rest in peace. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/UvUDTPu1eq

— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) February 6, 2022

Guru Randhawa: Rest in peace Lata Didi. Legendary artist Lata Mangeshkar ji along with fold hands emoji.

Rest in peace Lata Didi.
Legendary artist @mangeshkarlata ji pic.twitter.com/rHr11ySJto

— Guru Randhawa (@GuruOfficial) February 6, 2022

Gurdas Maan: Forever the greatest of all time along with folded hands and red heart emojis.

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Hema Malini: Feb 6 is a dark day for us - the legend who has given us a treasure trove of lilting songs, the Nightingale of India, Lataji, has left us to continue her divine music in heaven. It is a personal loss for me as our affection and admiration for each other was mutual along with red heart and folded hands emojis.

Feb 6 is a dark day for us - the legend who has given us a treasure trove of lilting songs, the Nightingale of India, Lataji, has left us to continue her divine music in heaven It is a personal loss for me as our affection & admiration for each other was mutual pic.twitter.com/zTUjlw9D7y

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) February 6, 2022

Dharmendra Deol: The whole world is sad, Can't believe you have left us !!! We will miss you lata ji . pray for your soul be in peace. along with folded hands.

The whole world is sad , Can’t believe you have left us !!! We will miss you lata ji  pray for your soul be in peace. pic.twitter.com/oWOob8pa3T

— Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) February 6, 2022

Akshay Kumar tweeted: "Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hain, Gar Yaad Rahe…and how can one forget such a voice! Deeply saddened by the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar ji, my sincere condolences and prayers. Om Shanti." alongwith folded hands.

Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hain, Gar Yaad Rahe…and how can one forget such a voice!
Deeply saddened by the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar ji, my sincere condolences and prayers. Om Shanti 

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) February 6, 2022

Anil Kapoor: Heartbroken, but blessed to have known & loved this incredible soul...Lataji holds a place in our hearts that will never be taken by anyone else. That's how profoundly she has impacted our lives with her music. May she rest in peace & light up the heavens with her brightness.

Heartbroken, but blessed to have known & loved this incredible soul...Lataji holds a place in our hearts that will never be taken by anyone else. That's how profoundly she has impacted our lives with her music.
May she rest in peace & light up the heavens with her brightness  pic.twitter.com/HjgIQyE7mo

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 6, 2022

Manoj Bajpayee: A golden era of music world has truly ended!! Lata Ji you will be missed by millions of us & the generations coming after us!! Rest in peace!! #RIPLATAJI

A golden era of music world has truly ended!! Lata Ji you will be missed by millions of us & the generations coming after us!! Rest in peace!! #RIPLATAJI ? ?????? 

— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) February 6, 2022

Farhan Akhtar: So this is what it feels like to lose a part of a nations source of collective pride and joy. It hurts and leaves an indelible void. Sad sad day. RIP Lata ji. along with broken heart emoji.

So this is what it feels like to lose a part of a nations source of collective pride and joy. It hurts and leaves an indelible void. Sad sad day. RIP Lata ji.  pic.twitter.com/QC6SX6f4Ow

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) February 6, 2022

Other celebrities, namely Kiara Advani, Neha Kakkar, Anupam Kher and Kareena Kapoor Khan, have extended condolences to the family.

The singer has been awarded with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, as well as the Padma Bhushan, the Padma Vibhushan and the Dada Saheb Phalke Award. (Inputs from UNI)