Mumbai, March 28 – The upcoming episode of Indian Idol will feature a touching and nostalgic moment as veteran star Farida Jalal is deeply moved by Shreya Ghoshal's performance of Lata Mangeshkar's song on the singing reality show, Indian Idol.
The veteran actress also shared a beautiful memory related to the legendary Indian singer.
Performing the timeless classic 'Rahe Na Rahe Hum', originally sung by Lata Mangeshkar, Shreya's heartfelt performance filled the stage, and brought tears to Farida Jalal's eyes.
The performance evoked a flood of memories for Farida, who visibly became emotional.
Sharing a heartfelt anecdote about her admiration for Lata Mangeshkar, Farida said, "One day, I received a call from Sanjiv Kohli. He told me that Lata wanted to speak to me. She said, 'Will you host my seven shows across America? It will take just a month.'"
She added, "So, I had a lot of work. I left all of that because I have always been a huge fan of Lata. I couldn't bear to see her perform, and I would cry whenever she sang. I was completely in love with her."
Overcome with emotion, she pauses and says, "I can't say anymore," with tears in her eyes.
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.
