Vyjayanthimala Recalls Lata Mangeshkar's Profound Impact on Her Iconic Performances

In a heartfelt tribute, legendary actress Vyjayanthimala looks back on her long and cherished association with iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar. Vyjayanthimala recalls how Lata's voice gave life to many of her most unforgettable on-screen performances, shaping her as both an actress and dancer.

Vyjayanthimala reveals that Lata once mentioned finding it difficult to sing for her dance numbers, but the actress herself had a hard time keeping up with Lata's lightning-fast singing in songs like "Neel gagan ki chaon mein" and "Hothon pe aisi baat." These collaborations, and many more, were instrumental in Vyjayanthimala's development as a performer.

The actress also shares her deep admiration for Lata's rendition of "Aurat ne janam diya mardon ko" from the film Sadhana, where Lata's interpretation of the song's message on the status of women in society was unmatched. Vyjayanthimala even agreed to dance to "Buddha mil gaya" in Sangam only after Lata agreed to sing it, as both had their reservations about the number.

Despite their busy careers, Vyjayanthimala and Lata would occasionally meet, and the actress fondly remembers Lata's warmth, affection, and graciousness, as she never carried any airs despite her legendary status. Vyjayanthimala's heartfelt recollections underscore the profound and lasting impact Lata Mangeshkar had on her iconic performances.