Since 1949, when Lata Mangeshkar was first noticed for her extraordinary singing talent in the Mahal song Aayega aanewala', her magical voice has taken a firm hold of the Indian imagination. This work reveals the person behind the voice that has provided the soundtrack for the lives of billions. Since 1949, when Lata Mangeshkar was first noticed for her extraordinary singing talent in the Mahal song 'Aayega aanewala', her magical voice has taken a firm hold of the Indian imagination. The tuneful purity and timeless quality of her voice have had a profound impact. For over six decades,'