Treat your ears to these eight Lata Mangeshkar songs

From 'Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya' to 'Luka Chuppi', the singer gave Bollywood some of its biggest hits

If you find yourself humming along to the tunes of Lata Mangeshkar’s greatest hits after finding out the news of her passing at the age of 92, know that you are not alone. The legendary playback singer contributed a massive list of hit songs to Bollywood, from her music for grand period films such as Mughal e Azam, all the way to her vocals for songs in late 90s and early 2000s Indian romances such as Veer Zara.

Mangeshkar’s range and catalogue are unparalleled and, for the uninitiated, as well as for those who would like a song recommendation of two, here is a list of a few of the Nightingale of India’s iconic songs that can be played in her honour.

1. Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
Film: Mughal e Azam
Year: 1960

 

2. Ajib Dastan Hai Yeh
Film: Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Year: 1960

 

3. Jo Wada Kiya
Film: Taj Mahal
Year: 1963

 

4. Chalte Chalte
Film: Pakeezah
Year: 1972

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-40R7SfXJ4

 

5. Lag Ja Gale
Film: Woh Jo Hasina
Year: 1983

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFr6G5zveS8

 

6. Tujhe Dekha
Film: Dil Wale Dulhaniya Lejayengay
Year: 1995

 

7. Tere Liye
Film: Veer Zara
Year: 2004

 

8. Luka Chuppi
Film: Rang de Basanti
Year: 2006