Vani Jairam

When Lata Mangeshkar’s absence ruined Gulzar’s plans

Lata Mangeshkar has always been known as a one-woman industry. I remember the wonderful Dev Anand telling me how erected sets had to be dismantled when she didn’t turn for the recording of songs in time. “She wasn’t temperamental, not at all.” Dev Saab once told me. “She just wanted to make sure she gave the best of herself to every song she sang. Her logic was simple. ‘For me, it’s just one opportunity to get it right. For thousands of listeners the song will be there for them to judge and evaluate for all times to come.’ No wonder she never compromised and look at t | Click Here...