Music doyen and Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar’s demise despatched shockwaves throughout the nation. With an illustrious profession spanning over a long time, Mangeshkar left behind a wealthy musical legacy. Her final rites have been held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai and was attended by Bollywood and political bigwigs. However, veteran actor Dharmendra, who shared a bond with Mangeshkar, was absent from the funeral. Dharmendra opened up about his absence in an interview with Aaj Tak.Also Read – Lata Mangeshkar’s Ashes Immersed in Nashik’s Ramkund, Followed by Short Prayer by Family- See Pics Talking about his shut relationship with Mangeshkar, Dharmendra revealed that he received prepared for the funeral thrice however couldn’t muster the braveness to go to cremation floor. The actor nonetheless did put out a tweet after Mangeshkar’s demise and condoled her demise. ‘The whole world is sad’, Dharmendra wrote. Also Read – Sanjay Raut Breaks Silence on Shah Rukh Khan Being Trolled For Offering Dua on Lata Mangeshkar’s Mortal Remains The complete world is gloomy , Can’t imagine you’ve got left us !!! We will miss you lata ji 🙏 pray in your soul be in peace.🙏 pic.twitter.com/oWOob8pa3T— Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) February 6, 2022
Also Read – One Image, Thousand Interpretations And, An Idea That Is India Dharmendra additionally spoke at size concerning the nice bond he shared with the singer. He revealed that he was in contact with Mangeshkar throughout her final years. He additionally stated that Lata Mangeshkar wished to ‘run away from the loneliness.’ “The loss of Lata Mangeshkar is a tremendous loss. When I would walk the streets, and a Lata Mangeshkar song would play, I would stop to listen, and think one day I would be able to go there. When I got to know that she would sing for me in Anpadh (1962) – Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha – I was ecstatic. I thought who should I tell. I wrote letters to everyone one that Lata Didi would sing for me. I went to Mehboob studio to see her sing. Years later, she said that when Dharmendra ji came to meet me he was wearing a beige shirt. We would talk a lot, especially in the last few years. it felt that she wanted to run away from loneliness,” he stated.
Rest in peace, Lata Ji!
