BHARAT RATNA LATA MANGESHKAR

1. Lata Mangeshkar was born on September 28, 1929. What is her place of birth?Indore

• Nashik

• Mumbai

• Pune

• Indore

At what age did Lata give voice to her first song as a professional singer?

• 12

• 14

• 11

• 13

When was Lata awarded India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna?

• 1987

• 2001

• 2014

• 1977

Which Lata song among these was included in the soundtrack of the Hollywood film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?

• "Lag ja gale"

• "Wada na tod"

• "Pyaar kiya tho darna kya"

• "Aayega aane wala"

Lata was inducted as a Rajya Sabha MP (Member of Parliament) by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA government. When was she nominated?

• 1999

• 2000

• 2001

• 1998

Which one of these music directors did Lata Mangeshkar never work with?

• Shankar Jaikishan

• OP Nayyar

• SD Burman

• Madan Mohan

Lata Mangeshkar also served as the music director on five Marathi films, beginning with the 1960's Ram Ram Pavhana. Which was the last film she composed the music for?

• Mohityanchi Manjula

• Sadhi Manase

• Maratha Tituka Melvava

• Tambadi Mati

Lata had been away from the active playback music scene for quite some time. What was the last song she recorded?

• "Kaise Piya Se"

• "Tere Hasne Sai Mujheko"

• "Saugandh Mujhe Is Mitti Ki"

• "Data sunle"

In her vast career, Lata collaborated with numerous male singers. Who is NOT among those?

• Udit Narayan

• Manna Dey

• Sonu Nigam

• KK

In 1974, Lata Mangeshkar became the first Indian to perform live at which prestigious venue?

• Grosser Musikvereinssaal, Vienna

• Madison Square Garden, New York

• Royal Albert Hall, London

• Sydney Opera House, Sydney