The nation’s legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar turned a year older on September 28. From fans to industry members to politicians, everyone poured in their heartfelt wishes across social media platforms. Lata Mangeshkar is one of the iconic singers that we all are blessed with. She has crooned songs for many celebrities of Hindi cinema. Besides singing for Bollywood, she has also sang songs for other regional industries as well. PM Narendra Modi not only extended his heart-warming wishes to Lataji, but he even invited her as the special guest on his radio show Mann Ki Baat.

The radio program Mann Ki Baat is hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This show is broadcasted on All India Radio, DD National, DD News and DD Bharti. Today (September 29) was his first radio address after his return from the US. And it was even special as Lata Mangeshkar was a part of the progamme. About it he had earlier tweeted, “I have a very special guest joining us today during #MannKiBaat. Do tune in at 11am”.

Lata Mangeshkar joined PM Narendra Modi on Mann Ki Baat via call. He once again extended birthday wishes to her and also mentioned how he had wished Lataji in advance, before he went for a week trip to the US. He also said, “There would hardly be anyone who does not show utmost regard for Lata Mangeshkar ji. She is elder to most of us and has been witness to different eras in the country. We address her as 'didi’.” The veteran singer thanked him and also stated, “I know that the picture of India is changing with your arrival and that, that makes me very happy.” Earlier PM Narendra Modi had also hosted former US President Barack Obama on Mann Ki Baat.

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