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Lata Mangeshkar admitted to ICU after testing positive for Covid-19

She is also reportedly suffering from pneumonia.

11 Jan, 2022

Bollywood's iconic playback singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to a hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus on Saturday.

According to the Times of India, the 92-year-old singer was admitted to the ICU of Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital on January 8 after she tested positive for Covid-19. Alongside Covid-19, Mangeshkar is also reportedly suffering from pneumonia.

Dr Pratik Samdhani from Breach Candy hospital, who has been taking care of Mangeshkar for the past few years, confirmed the news to Times of India. "Lata Mangeshkar was admitted on Saturday night and yes she is also suffering from pneumonia," he said.

According to ANI, her niece Rachna Shah said she has mild symptoms. “She is doing fine. [She] has been kept in ICU only for precautionary reasons considering her age. Please respect our privacy and keep didi in your prayers,” she said.

Many celebrities, public figures and politicians took to social media to wish the singer a speedy recovery.

We wish the legendary singer a quick recovery as well.

Comments

Waqar Jan 11, 2022 06:06pm

Get well ma’am. We are all praying for your health and recovery. With best wishes from Pakistan.

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Asim Jan 11, 2022 06:21pm

My prayers for her speedy recovery - she is a legend

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Umar Jan 11, 2022 06:54pm

Who is she and why is this news?

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Aly Jan 11, 2022 07:04pm

Prayers for protection and speedy recovery for madam whose soulful voice touched millions hearts across the borders

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Suresh Jan 11, 2022 07:10pm

My prayers for speedy recovery.

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Zia Uddin, PhD Jan 11, 2022 07:36pm

Please all in the South Asia and her fans in foreign countries are requested for her full recovery and good health. Thum Jeo Hazaron Sal!

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mukul Jan 11, 2022 08:25pm

@Umar if you don't know who she is that only shows your ignorance

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Mir Jan 11, 2022 08:59pm

I hope for her speedy recovery ❤️‍

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Jawad Jan 11, 2022 09:06pm

Get well soon from Pakistan.

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Rafique Jan 11, 2022 09:10pm

The best singer in the world! Prayers for her recovery and well-being!

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K Jan 11, 2022 09:16pm

@Umar She is mother India

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Hamid Jan 11, 2022 09:19pm

@Umar she is a voice of India and Pakistan. She stole heart of billions. But only few people like you do not have heart and don’t know anything about her.

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Mian Saheb of Adiala Jan 11, 2022 09:34pm

Praying for full recovery for you maam.

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Ijaz Jan 11, 2022 09:58pm

@Umar you must be the only person in South Asia that doesn't know who she is. Lata is a living legend and epitome of simplicity. Her beautiful voice has captivated and given pleasure to billions. Nationality does not matter in art Get well soon ma'am

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A shah Jan 11, 2022 10:29pm

A living legend

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Suresh Jan 11, 2022 10:35pm

@Umar she is a world renowned singer and sung maximum numbers of melodious songs.

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Suresh Jan 11, 2022 11:08pm

@Zia Uddin, PhD I like it. Thanks she deserves

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Ibrahim S Jan 11, 2022 11:51pm

My prayers and well wishes for one of the greatest singer .

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jay komerath Jan 12, 2022 12:37am

speedy recovery,and more singing.

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rehan Jan 12, 2022 02:03am

she's a legend and deserves respect -- @ umar.

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rehan Jan 12, 2022 02:04am

she's a legend and deserves the respect.

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gt Jan 12, 2022 02:06am

@Rafique I agree dear.

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gt Jan 12, 2022 02:07am

@A shah I agree

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AHAQ Jan 12, 2022 04:03am

92 years old and Covid are a bad combination

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Takku Jan 12, 2022 04:54am

@Umar she is an legendary singer who stated her career pre- independence and is still alive. She has more than 800 songs in multi languages to her credit in bollywood. She has seen bollywood evolve over 74 yrs after independence.

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Asif Ali Jan 12, 2022 06:26am

@Umar height of ignorance and hate..

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Nomad Jan 12, 2022 06:26am

@Ijaz Well spoken. All of us should pray for her speedy recovery.

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Aiza Jan 12, 2022 07:07am

Is she still alive??

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JS Jan 12, 2022 07:13am

May you recover fully soon, Lata Ji. Ameen. Prayers and love from Pakistan.