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Lata Mangeshkar's Shocking Revelation: Why She Didn't Want to Be Reborn as Herself
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Moneycontrol•27-09-2026, 23:06
Lata Mangeshkar's Shocking Revelation: Why She Didn't Want to Be Reborn as Herself
- •On her birth anniversary, an old interview resurfaces where Lata Mangeshkar expressed she wouldn't want to be reborn as herself due to the struggles she faced.
- •The legendary singer stated, "Mujhe Lata Mangeshkar ka janam na hi mile toh achha hai aur agar wakai janam mila toh main Lata Mangeshkar banna nahi chahti. Lata Mangeshkar ki takleefe jo hai woh usse khudko hi pata hai..."
- •Lata Mangeshkar revealed that in her early career, she would walk to and from the recording studio to save money for her family, often having only 1-2 rupees.
- •She prioritized her family's well-being, using the saved money to buy vegetables at the station, ensuring they didn't face hardship.
- •Despite achieving immense fame, her candid remarks highlight the personal sacrifices and struggles behind her extraordinary journey and iconic voice.
Key Questions Answered
Lata Mangeshkar revealed that she would rather not be reborn as herself because the immense struggles, hardships, and heavy responsibilities she carried throughout her life were known intimately only to her.
Lata Mangeshkar recalled that she would walk all the way to and from the distant recording studio instead of taking a transport vehicle, saving her meager money to buy vegetables from the station for her family.
In her interview with journalist Pritish Nandi, Lata Mangeshkar shared that if she were to be reborn by God, she would prefer to be born in India, specifically Maharashtra, in a small household, and as a boy rather than a girl.
