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Her name is unparallel in the world of singing. She is one of the best-known playback singers in the Hindi film industry. She has erected an everlasting wall of fame and reputation, which won?t be obsolete and cannot be broken by any singer, at least in India. She is none other than Lata Mangeshkar. Lata was born in 1929 in the respected family of the Mangeshkars in Maharshtra and from the age of five she started showing her extreme infatuation and love towards song and singing that led her to the apex of fame and her name ultimately became synonymous with Indian songs. Lata is the most gifted singer with immeasurable contribution to Indian songs and film industry. Her songs give a new taste to the audience and raise the passion in them to desire it more. Her singing experience of more than 30,000 songs in 20 languages of the world has listed her name in the group of singers, singing highest numbers of songs in the world. She has also been featured in the ?Guinness Book of World Records? for accomplishing this milestone. From 1942 till date, Lata has been the supreme ruler of Indian songs and films with singing many unique and heart-rending songs in some memorable films? Sholay, Daag Kora Kagaz, Karavan, Kati Patang, Amar Prem and numerous other countless numbers. She has been honoured with many prestigious awards not only of Indian but the world too, including Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of India.