Lata Mangeshkar
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
7
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Lata Mangeshkar's achievements are nothing short of historic. She holds the distinction of being the most recorded artist in human history, with over 50,000 songs to her credit. Her receipt of the Bharat Ratna in 2001 made her one of the youngest recipients of India's highest civilian honor. She was the first Indian playback singer to perform at London's Royal Albert Hall, breaking cultural barriers. Her fifteen Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards stand as a testament to her dominance in the industry. The Guinness World Record for most recorded artist remains a singular achievement that underscores her unparalleled productivity and reach.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Bharat Ratna
India's highest civilian honor for lifetime contribution.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Highest award in Indian cinema for lifetime contribution.
Padma Vibhushan
Second-highest civilian honor.
Padma Bhushan
Third-highest civilian honor.
Padma Shri
Fourth-highest civilian honor.
Officer of the Legion of Honour
Recognition of outstanding contributions to arts and culture.
Honorary Doctorate
Honorary degrees from universities worldwide.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Indian Singers of All Time
Top 100 Women in Music History
Most Influential Indian Voices
Magazine Covers
Vogue India
March 2010
The Nightingale of India
Time Magazine
August 2001
Voice of the Millennium
India Today
January 2000
Legend of the Century
Records & Feats
Most Recorded Artist in History
Guinness World Records certified her as the most recorded artist with over 50,000 songs.
First Indian Playback Singer at Royal Albert Hall
She was the first Indian playback singer to perform at the prestigious London venue.
Most National Film Awards for Playback
She holds the record for the most National Film Awards won by a female playback singer.