Lata Mangeshkar's Family Release an Official Statement

Monday morning turned out to be a dreadful one as legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was rushed to the Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai early morning after she complained of breathing issues. On being admitted to the hospital after examination and when her condition worsened she was put on a life support.

Now her family has issued an official statement updating about her health and expressing their gratitude for respecting their privacy.

"Lata di is stable and much better. Thank you very much for your prayers. We are awaiting her to be at her best so she can  be home soon. Thank You for being with us and respecting our privacy," reads their statement.

Lata Mangeshkar's doctor, Pratit Samdani on Tuesday stated that she is "still on life support, her condition is slowly improving, but she is still critical." He added that Mangeshkar is currently suffering from pneumonia, heart problems, and chest infection.

Speaking to Mumbai Mirror Dr. Samdani said, "Unless her infection gets under control, we cannot do any procedures. She is critical. It is difficult to say anything at this moment. We are monitoring her health continuously and we are hoping she will be all right."

Lata Mangeshkar is expected to remain in the hospital for over a week. Her family members have requested fans and followers to give them some space. On Monday they had released a statement that revealed Mangeshkar's infection adding that she is currently recovering. The statement also revealed that the family preferred to treat Lata Mangeshkar at home but admitted her to a hospital as the treatment there is more thorough.