Melody queen and nightingale of India Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, a legendary singer par excellence had strong roots in Goa and she retained strong connections with the people of the state. The great singer had thousands of songs to her credit in different languages including Konkani. She will always remain in the hearts of the millions of her fans spread across the globe. Though born at Indore, Lata Mangeshkar never forgot her Goan roots. It is learnt that she reportedly even sang in order to raise funds for Goa’s Liberation. It is understood that Mangeshkar later even served as general council member of Kala Academy. Given the close ties Lata Mangeshkar had with Goa it would be a befitting tribute to install a statue in honour of the legendary singer at a prominent place in the state, probably at the Kala Academy. This will serve as an encouragement for would-be singers in the state as Lata Mangeshkar rose to be one of the best known Indian singers across the globe. The new government which will be sworn in Goa after March 10 should make it a point to install the statue of the legendary singer. It is pertinent to note that a day after Lata Mangeshkar’s demise, political parties in Mumbai have reportedly demanded that a memorial be built at Shivaji Park..
