Lata Mangeshkar upset with Ranu Mondal? Says Short-term attention won’t last!

Recently, the Internet has witnessed a huge uproar as Ranu Mondal sang Lata Mangeshkar’s iconic song ‘Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai' from the film Shor (1972). Mondal’s voice instantly grabbed attention and amassed nationwide recognition appeared in several reality shows. She also got a makeover and was roped by Himesh Reshammiya to lend her voice in his upcoming film, Happy Hardy and Heer.

Meanwhile, Lata Mangeshkar was totally silent about the whole episode. During her interaction with IANS, the legendary singer was asked about Ranu, and she did express her happiness but with reservations.

Agar mere naam aur kaam se kissiko bhala hota hai toh main apne-aap ko khush-kismat samajhti hoon

(If anyone gets benefited from my name and work then I feel fortunate).

- Lata Mangeshkar

She further added, "But I also feel imitation is not a reliable and durable companion for success. By singing my songs or Kishoreda’s (Kumar), or (Mohd) Rafi Saab’s, or Mukesh Bhaiyya or Asha’s (Bhosle) numbers, aspiring singers can get short-term attention. But it won’t last."

Lata Ji further spoke about singing talents on reality shows. She explained, "So many children sing my songs so beautifully. But how many of them are remembered after the first flush of success? I only know of Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal." 

The 89-year-old singer, explained her opinion about the same as she gave an example of her and singer Asha Bhosle. She said, said, "If Asha (Bhosle) had not insisted on singing in her own style she would have remained in my shadow forever. She is the biggest example of how far individuality can take one’s talent to."

Meanwhile, there have been several reports of Salman Khan offering Ranu Mondal a 50-lakh home and a chance to sing in Dabangg 3. However, the superstar has denied all rumours about the same.

Credits: DNA