Feeling numb and heavy-hearted as the nightingale of the music industry passed away at the age of 92. She breathed her last at 8:12 am in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.
She had tested positive for covid-19 with mild symptoms on January 8 and was undergoing treatment at the hospital. She was being treated by Dr Prati Samdani and his team of doctors. The legendary singer was showing improvement until last week but her health deteriorated and she was put back on ventilator support on Saturday morning.
She began her career at the age of 13 in 1942 and had sung over 30000 songs in several Indian languages. She was also the recipient of several awards including Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Dada Saheb Phalke Award and multiple National Film Awards.
Not just the people of India, but music lovers across the globe must be mourning her loss as I believe she has touched everyone's soul through her voice. Her immortalized voice will be unparalleled forever. Her demise is a huge loss beyond words and expression. Even the birds, trees and wind are silent today. I pay my heartfelt tribute to the departed icon of India. You were an era of musical evolution. Condolence to her family and all lovers of music.
