Rest in peace, Nightingale!

We're all aware of the demise of our very own Didi, Bharat Ratna Smt. Lata Mangeshkar Ji.

She was 92 and died due to multiple organ failure, along with a novel coronavirus. She had been struggling for the past 28 days at the Breach Candi hospital and was showing signs of improvement initially, however her situation worsened later, leading to an unfortunate demise.

The entire country mourned the terrible and irreplaceable loss. Lata Didi has sung in almost 36 languages and won many prestigious awards, Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan, Platinum Disc of EMI London, and a mention in The Guinness Book of Records, to name a few.

Her funeral was held in Mumbai, where we could see the live footage of people paying their last respects to her. Naturally, it would attract a crowd, hence heavy police security was assigned on the day. Amongst the people who paid homage were well-known celebrities, artists, family and friends. People from all around the world paid their respects and mentioned their grief about the loss of a legend, which itself portrays, how language, race, gender or place does not define the limits and popularity of Art!

There was a very beautiful sight that caught my eye at the funeral, a popular actor Mr Shahrukh Khan along with his assistant( I assume) were paying their last respects in different manners, but have the same thought and love for Lata Didi.

This is what India is about, and should be practised everywhere around the world. For reference, I have a pic attached of the beautiful sight!

To conclude, I have heard my parents, siblings grandparents, friends, etc. Everyone around praising your voice and listening to your songs . Thank you, Lata Didi, for being an absolute gem and leaving a void in our hearts and from everyone around the world ... A GRAND SALUTE! Rest in Peace!