Shat shat pranaam - Lata Didi
It is the second consecutive year when, on this auspicious day, I am in a new town, without a consistent source of internet to type out a full-fledged message. But the solace is that I am breathing the same air, in the same city, as where the Queen of Melody resides.
It’s amazing how another year has gone by. And yet, in this added year, my love for that perfect voice hasn’t diminished one bit. Only, as I am away from music, the love has grown fonder, and deeper. I miss listening to Lata (Mangeshkar)Didi’s songs, and hope to be re-united with them soon, once my luggage arrives from Delhi. Still, whenever and wherever I can snatch those precious moments, I do try to listen to her. One such instance was when I travelled to Nashik, I put on my own CD in my colleague’s car, and listened to a bunch of marvellous Lata Mangeshkar-Madan Mohan combine songs.
Here’s wishing Lata Didi a very happy, peaceful, wonderful and melodious birthday, and praying to Almighty for her long life and health.
Happy Birthday, Lataji!
Enjoyed the post? Subscribe to Random Expression's RSS Feed
In case you find this site entertaining and useful please contribute your own bit by making a nominal donation.
A fresh way to contact me - New Contact Form added to the site. We love to hear from you, keep writing in!
September 28th, 2007 at 2:21 am
Shat shat pranam DJ Pahji!
Tussi vi great ho…when did mumbai happen? was out of the loop, had been traveling for the last 20 days!
so you in bombay…great! Pedder road flyover pe gaye kya? wahan se did ka flat dikhta hai..vaise toh ja ke mil bhi sakte so. Anyway, naturals ki tender coconut ya watermelon icecream aur Kanjoor marg station ka vada pao evam leopold ki egg biryani aur uske saamne coconut ya sitaphal milkshake khate hue hamein yaad kar lena!
September 28th, 2007 at 2:28 am
just scrolled down to the last few posts…house hunting in mumbai can be quite an experience! now wonder countless movies have been made on the subject…khair, ek akela is shehar mein…hmmm! I am sure amchi mumbai takes you in like it does with everybody! hey, btw have you read shantaram? this is one book you should read….slightly longish but one of the best books in a long time and surely does capture the essence of mumbai like no other.
and yes…churchgate station ki dabeli aur chutney sandwich bhi kha lena aur flora fountain ke book stalls bhi checkj kar lena! bombay! oh bombay! I envy you…!
September 28th, 2007 at 6:33 am
Now that you are in Mumbai, perhaps you could visit her place!
Address chahiye?
September 28th, 2007 at 7:49 am
DJ
Hamare bhi shat shat pranam didi ko.
Shall look forward to your meeting with didi ASAP.
September 28th, 2007 at 8:16 am
And you are telling us you did not actually go to the flyover and wish didi a happy birthday?????? Heres wishing the queen many many melodious years ahead and to you that you get to wish her on her birthday next year
September 28th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
Wishing our dear Latadidi a very very happy birthday!
This day is like a festival with celebrations for all Latabhakts, isnt it?
Long Live Latadidi!!
September 28th, 2007 at 5:27 pm
Long live Lata Ji, and keeps on singing!
September 30th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
TAS - Jahan qismat le chale wahiin chal padte hain
Came to Mumbai this month only… yep trying out all the local ’street food’ here 
Apoorva - U honestly didnt think that i wouldnt have the address ?
Harshad, Madhu, Manish - -
Yes, Long live Lataji
Kaushi - Nahi re, abhi nahi…
September 30th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
Happy Birthday to Lataji !!
October 1st, 2007 at 12:29 pm
Arre, lataji ke b’day kee itnee pheekee post! mazaa nahin aaya….
ghar mil gaya?
October 17th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
Today is 17th. Almost 20 days have passed!! Still no updates?
October 29th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
Haw….a whole month! bad bad DJ
October 31st, 2007 at 1:32 pm
No posts?!
:(