Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has planned to build a memorial for Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar and it will come up near Haji Ali Chowk in Taddeo area of Mumbai, close to Peddar Road where the late singer lived. The ‘bhoomi pujan’ for the memorial was performed on Monday by Lata Mangeshkar’s sister Usha Mangeshkar, who was also the chief guest at the event.
Monday was the death anniversary of the great singer. The monument is planned in the shape of a tree, designed by Lekha Washington. The proposal for the construction of the memorial has been given by Maharashtra’s Tourism Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha. It will be completed in three to four months and will be built by the BMC and the Maharashtra government.
“Lata Mangeshkar (Didi) is immortal, we are building this memorial here as it is about 100 meters away from Lata Mangeshkar’s house. We are trying to name ‘Coastal Road’ after Lata Mangeshkar. The Maharashtra government is building a music institute for Lata Mangeshkar.” different corners of Maharashtra. The memorial will have a unique structure of stone and clouds,” said Maharashtra minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha.
Usha Mangeshkar said that it is a matter of great honor for the late singer and the family. “The government is doing a good job. We want Lata Didi’s memorial across the country.” Many artists were also present in this event. Actor Shivaji Satam told ANI that the memorial is a tribute to Lata Mangeshkar. “We miss her. Lata didi is immortal and we learn many things from Lata didi like staying connected to roots and living as human beings after success. Memorials for Lata Mangeshkar will fall short.”
Lata Mangeshkar’s nephew Adinath Mangeshkar said the memorial in honor of the legendary singer is a good gesture from the government. “It’s a tribute to Lata Didi. We thank the government and BMC. It’s a wonderful gesture for Lata Mangeshkar’s fans.” Lekha Washington told ANI that the structure of the memorial will be different and unique. “It looks like the trees are flying in the clouds. The structure will be different and unique. The monument will be completed in three months. I am really excited about it.”