CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -During her 70-year illustrious career, Lata Mangeshkar sang over 40, 000 songs in 36 languages. However, she sang only one song in Malayalam. Her only song in Malayalam happened to be ‘Kadali Chenkadali’ from the film ‘Nellu’ directed by Ramu Kariat. Renowned musician Salil Chowdhury composed the song.

Detailed explanation-2: -Although she has earned many fans from Kerala, it’s a surprising fact that she has only sung one song in Malayalam, for the film ‘Nellu’ released in the year 1974. The song ‘Kadali Chenkadali’ was sung by Lata Mangeshkar for the film ‘Nellu’ directed by Ramu Kariat.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lata, who was the eldest of five siblings, was introduced to music at an early age. She recorded her first song at age 13 for Vasant Joglekar’s Marathi film Kiti Hasaal, though her song did not make the final edit.

Detailed explanation-4: -Govinda Rao and Sarojini Menon, who sang in this film, became the first male and female playback singers in Malayalam. Will be remembered: As the first Malayalam film to introduce playback singing. First film of singers, T. K. Govinda Rao, P.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lata Mangeshkar’s last 2 songs ’Saugandh Mujhe Is Mitti Ki’-a tribute to the Indian Army and nation was her last recorded song that was released on March 30, 2019.