Indian Idol 16: Shreya Ghoshal Shares Her Memory Of First Meeting With Lata Mangeshkar

As Indian Idol 16 continues its celebration of the golden era of Indian music, the season-themed 'Yaadon Ki Playlist' will pay an emotional tribute to the legendary late Lata Mangeshkar in its upcoming episode. Fondly remembered as the Nightingale of India, Lata ji's soulful and timeless voice elevated Indian cinema to unparalleled heights. Her extraordinary contribution to music was honoured with some of the nation's highest accolades, including the Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

The special episode will witness an emotional homage by Shreya Ghoshal, who pays tribute to the late maestro with a soulful rendition of the iconic song 'Yeh Sama Hai Pyaar Ka' from Jab Jab Phool Khile . As Shreya lit the ceremonial lamp and sang the classic melody, she was visibly overwhelmed, creating a deeply moving moment on stage.

Recalling her unforgettable first meeting with Lata Mangeshkar, Shreya shared an emotional memory. She said, "Dear Lata Didi, like every singer, I too consider you my idol. Once it so happened that I was recording somewhere, and in that studio, Lata Didi also came to record. As soon as I came to know this, I was so scared that my focus was not at all, and the recordist only said, let's do the recording tomorrow, go and meet Didi today. I ran to Lata Didi and wanted to say a lot, but before that, she said, Shreya, I have heard your songs, you sing very well. So the first meeting with her was not a meeting; it was a darshan of Lata Didi for me."

Shreya Ghoshal's heartfelt reflection, with her evocative performance, left everyone present deeply emotional, and reverence for the timeless legacy of Lata Mangeshkar.

Don't miss this special episode of Indian Idol, every Saturday-Sunday only on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Liv