Mumbai, Sep 28 (NationPress) The esteemed actress Padmini Kolhapure became emotional while reflecting on the life of the iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar during her birth anniversary.

In an emotional post on Instagram, she honored the Bharat Ratna recipient, sharing how the Nightingale of India’s melodious voice continues to touch the hearts of countless fans and will endure through time. Padmini included a video where she is seen performing a few lines from Lata Mangeshkar’s timeless song “Rahe Na Rahen Hum Mehka Karenge” as a tribute to the remarkable vocalist.

In the video, Padmini expressed in Hindi, “I miss you, Didi. Today, on your birthday, I found the courage to sing one of your songs, so please excuse me. I also apologize to your fans for any mistakes I may have made. As long as we exist, as long as this universe thrives, your voice will echo in our ears, hearts, and thoughts. I miss you, Didi Atya, we all do. Wherever you are, I believe you’re still singing and spreading joy.”

Along with the video, the actress wrote, “Warm wishes on the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Didi. Remembering the voice of our nation, Lata Mangeshkar Ji, on her special day. Her songs remain forever engraved in our hearts. Legends don’t fade — they resonate eternally. #latamangeshkar #nightingaleofindia #legendsliveforever.”

For those unaware, Padmini Kolhapure has a deep familial connection with the legendary Lata Mangeshkar. She is the great-niece of the Bharat Ratna awardee, as her grandmother and Lata Mangeshkar’s father were siblings, making them first cousins. Padmini’s father, Pandharinath Kolhapure, was also Lata Mangeshkar’s first cousin, linking her directly to the illustrious Mangeshkar family and its rich musical heritage.

On Lata Mangeshkar's birth anniversary, numerous celebrities and prominent figures, including Jackie Shroff, Hema Malini, Madhur Bhandarkar, and Kumar Sanu, gathered to express their heartfelt tributes to the legendary artist.