Feb 7, 2022: ‘World lost one of truly great singers’: Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan pays tribute to India’s singing legend, the late Lata Mangeshkar.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday condoled the death of singing legend Lata Mangeshkar saying the subcontinent has lost one of the truly great singers the world has known. The 92 year old died on Sunday in a Mumbai hospital after complications from Covid-19.

With the death of Lata Mangeshkar the subcontinent has lost one of the truly great singers the world has known. Listening to her songs has given so much pleasure to so many people all over the world.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 6, 2022

The Prime Minister who was on a tour of China during the Beijing Winter Olympics, wrote,“With the death of Lata Mangeshkar the subcontinent has lost one of the truly great singers the world has known. Listening to her songs has given so much pleasure to so many people all over the world.”

PM Imran Khan’s condolence is among the host of messages and tributes to pour in from across the world with eminent personalities, politicians, cricketers and ordinary citizens on Sunday describing Lata Mangeshkar as the “nightingale of the subcontinent” and the “queen of melody” as they paid tributes to the legendary singer, describing her death as the “darkest day in the world of music”.

Pakistani singer Ali Zafar who also worked in Indian flicks, said: “Words cannot define a legend like Lata Mangeshkar Ji. Only music can perhaps whisper to her everlasting greatness. Re-sharing a humble tribute (a song of her he sang). May God bless her soul in eternal peace.”

PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif wrote on Twitter that he grew up listening to her songs which will remain part of his memory.

“In the passing of Lata Mangeshkar, the world of music has lost a singing legend who mesmerised generations with her melodious voice. The people of my generation grew up listening to her beautiful songs that will remain part of our memory. May she rest in peace!” he said.

PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Auranzeb said: “Lata Mangeshkar had a voice of angel. Her voice inspired and helped a generation through the hard times, celebrate the good, deal with tragedy and loss. Her legacy will live on through generations. We may have lost a legend, however, through her music her soul lives on.”

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and former Test Cricketer Rameez Raja said, “Lata Mangeshkar was the epitome of grace, humility and simplicity and therefore greatness… a lesson for all. Kishore Kumar and now her death has left me music broken.

Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam, said Lata Mangeshkar had a magical voice.

“End of a golden era. Her magical voice and legacy will continue to live in the hearts of millions worldwide. An unparalleled icon! RIP Smt. Lata Mangeshkar Ji,” he tweeted.

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