27 Songs Lata Mangeshkar Sang for Sridevi: The Definitive Listicle

Sridevi with Lata Mangeshkar in 1999

Remembering Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary today. I, like my generation, the generation before me, and the one after, have spent a lifetime listening to the "voice divine" and remember the great one with a fandom that borders on pure devotion. 

It can easily be stated that in her quest for perfection, she crossed so many milestones that she left all of humanity behind. When she passed that fateful day, 6 February 2022, at the age of 92 no less, she had earned her final rest. All the octaves she touched with ease, in the quiet solitude of eternal peace, India mourned.  

The loss was felt by a nation. Such was her greatness that voices from around the world prayed for her; the Prime Minister of India flew down from Delhi to honour her in her final journey. Words are not enough to describe the impact she had on music, movies, Mumbai... the country.

In journalism, one doesn't look for blind praise, and every critic and hack has tried to dig up the worst scenarios pertaining to the woman who beat the odds and was a legend in her own lifetime. Heck, in her early 20s, she was already considered beyond compare or competition. But vested interests and lesser talents have cooked up several stories—notoriously "the Mangeshkar monopoly"—but the alliteration made for a catchy headline, and those notes spread like fire, but only the truth was left burnt in the ashes. Listen to several songs of Lataji spanning several decades: we have neither heard nor seen a better singer who could have surpassed her in that or any era. So instead of acknowledging they couldn't measure up to her power or prowess, long false narratives were concocted. None of which bears repeating. The strains of unharmonious notes reached the Mangeshkar doorstep but never entered. 

Prolific, hard-working, dedicated Lata Mangeshkar focused on nothing but work. Her songbook is a mighty tome, filled with so many chapters; while others worked to slander her name, she worked to honour the legacy of her esteemed surname. Had she not fought several battles against producers, music companies, owners, writers, directors... men in power (and let's be real, they were all men), the current crop of singers would have even fewer rights. There are several battles being waged against "the music mafia" of India today, but the war lost the lioness that was Lata. Alas. It's a loss for music, let alone the music industry.

As a prolific singer like no other in the history of recorded music, Lata Mangeshkar, the nightingale of India, had the kind of respect, adulation, and admiration that few others in the country—if not the continent—have enjoyed. Charting her entire catalogue of recorded songs is near-impossible; many have tried online—and God bless them for their Sisyphean task. We know how hard it is—we've been trying to chart a similar record, charting Sridevi's filmography, to honour Sridevi's legacy for posterity too.

Sridevi, in her prolific career had several Binaca Geetmala Top of the Charts songs sung by Lata Mangeshkar. As we chronicled the list of her 73 Hindi film appearances (and yes, we have the definitive list in the archive here obviously!), it was surprising to note that Lataji sang only 27 songs for her in Sridevi's entire career! Others who provided playback vocals for Sridevi included Asha Bhosle, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Alka Yagnik, Alisha Chinai, Anuradha Paudwal, Sadhana Sargam and Usha Uthup in Hindi film albums. 

Over the past 25 years, we've tried to collate all the images of Sridevi with Lata Mangeshkar over the years here, be it at the mahurat of Lamhe, the launch of Lataji's perfume or music functions that both Sridevi and Lata Manshehkar graced - a rare sighting as both superstars were shy of attending parties and public functions for no rhyme nor reason. 

We went into a deep dive and listed below are all the songs Lata Mangeshkar sang for Sridevi;

Postscript: Kindly drop us a note if you know of any song that's missing from this list! Unlike others, we are always happy to amend and self-correct when faced with new, accurate information!  

27 Songs Lata Mangeshkar Sang for Sridevi: The Definitive Listicle (Updated & Corrected)

Honouring the legendary Lata Mangeshkar's voice that brought magic to Sridevi's screen presence. 

#	Song Title	Film	Year	Music Director	Lyricist	Singers	Language/Notes
1	Naino Mein Sapna	Himmatwala	1983	Bappi Lahiri	Indeevar	Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar	Hindi
2	Tarpat Beete Din	Jaag Utha Insaan	1984	Laxmikant-Pyarelal	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar (solo)	Hindi
3	Bul Bul Mere Bata Kya Hai Meri Khata	Masterji	1985	Bappi Lahiri	Indeevar	Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar	Hindi
4	Aaj Subah Jab Main Jaga	Aag Aur Shola	1986	Laxmikant-Pyarelal	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Aziz	Hindi
5	Main Teri Dushman, Dushman Tu Mera	Nagina	1986	Laxmikant-Pyarelal	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar (solo)	Hindi
6	Jhan Jhanana Jhan Payal Bole	Nazrana	1987	Laxmikant-Pyarelal	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Aziz	Hindi
7	O Mera Naam Tu Puchega	Nazrana	1987	Laxmikant-Pyarelal	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar (solo)	Hindi
8	Tella Cheeraku (Tella Cheeraku Thakadhimi Tapanalu)	Aakhari Poratam	1988	Ilaiyaraaja	Veturi	Lata Mangeshkar, S.P. Balasubrahmanyam	Telugu
9	Mere Haathon Mein Nau Nau Chudiyan	Chandni	1989	Shiv-Hari	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar (solo/lead)	Hindi
10	Tere Mere Honthon Pe (Mitwa)	Chandni	1989	Shiv-Hari	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar, Babla Mehta	Hindi
11	Aa Meri Jaan	Chandni	1989	Shiv-Hari	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar (solo)	Hindi
12	Mehbooba	Chandni	1989	Shiv-Hari	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar, Vinod Rathod	Hindi
13	Neevoo Nenoo Oohalalo	Sreedevi (dubbed Chandni)	~1989-1990	Shiv-Hari	(Telugu adaptation)	Lata Mangeshkar, S.P. Balasubrahmanyam	Telugu (dub)
14	Mogutunnayi Gajula	Sreedevi (dubbed Chandni)	~1989-1990	Shiv-Hari	(Telugu adaptation)	Lata Mangeshkar	Telugu (dub)
15	Megha Re Megha	Lamhe	1991	Shiv-Hari	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar, Ila Arun	Hindi
16	Morni Baga Ma Bole Aadhi Raat	Lamhe	1991	Shiv-Hari	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar, Ila Arun	Hindi
17	Meri Bindiya	Lamhe	1991	Shiv-Hari	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar (solo)	Hindi
18	Yaad Nahin Bhool Gaya	Lamhe	1991	Shiv-Hari	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar, Suresh Wadkar	Hindi
19	Kabhi Main Kahoon	Lamhe	1991	Shiv-Hari	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar, Hariharan	Hindi
20	Badli Hai Na Badlegi Hum Banjaron Ki Reet	Banjaran	1991	Laxmikant-Pyarelal	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar (solo)	Hindi
21	Tere Bina Jag Lagta Hai Soona	Farishtay	1991	Bappi Lahiri	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Aziz	Hindi
22	Saat Kunwaron Mein Ek Kunwari	Farishtay	1991	Bappi Lahiri	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar (solo)	Hindi
23	Tu Mujhe Kabool	Khuda Gawah	1992	Laxmikant-Pyarelal	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar (female version/solo)	Hindi
24	Rab Ne Banaya Tujhe Mere Liye	Heer Ranjha	1992	Laxmikant-Pyarelal	Anand Bakshi	Lata Mangeshkar, Anwar	Hindi
25	Aaj Radha Ko Shyam Yaad Aa Gaya	Chaand Ka Tukdaa	1994	Mahesh Kishore	Sawan Kumar Tak	Lata Mangeshkar (solo)	Hindi
26	I Am Very Very Sorry (Tera Naam)	Chaand Ka Tukdaa	1994	Mahesh Kishore	Sawan Kumar Tak	Lata Mangeshkar, Vipin Sachdeva	Hindi
27	Dil Deewana Dhoondh Raha Hai (Mere Roothe Yaar Ko)	Chaand Ka Tukdaa	1994	Mahesh Kishore	Sawan Kumar Tak	Lata Mangeshkar, Vipin Sachdeva	Hindi

Sridevi with Raveena Tandon, Lata Mangeshkar and Anil Kapoor

As the images featured Sridevi, Raveena Tandon and Anil Kapoor, there are blogs and Instagram posts stating the pics are from a Laadla film premiere/party/audio launch. None of it is true! In fact, this was an audio launch by HMV that had nothing to do with the film that was released months before! 

More in the archive here. At a time when Sridevi rarely attended events, she dazzled by making a surprise appearance for Lata Mangeshkar.  

Birth anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar: Sridevi on stage with Lataji: In the audience with baby Janhvi Kapoor

 

Birth anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar: Sridevi on stage with Lataji: In the audience with baby Janhvi Kapoor. 

Born on 28 September 1929, what can we say about Lataji that hasn't been said before? Legend, icon, Goddess on earth, the divine one, Bharat Ratna, Nightingale of India, her titles alone are longer than any essay on her. 

As a life-long fan, am glad I've seen both Sridevi perform live and Lata Mangeshkar perform live. 

Honouring her birth anniversary today, what an incredible history making life she had. 

TBT: Seen here back in '99 at the launch of Lata Mangeshkar's signature perfume, the Deluxe Celebrity Perfume was created in the name of Lata Mangeshkar on 30th Oct 1999 at Hotel Leela Kempinksi, Mumbai.

Sridevi was the late and profusely apologetic VIP guest at the launch. Cute video clip below. Magnificent Sridevi and in the audience, the 2 year old demanding toddler Janhvi Kapoor who made her late! 
 

TBT: Sridevi on the sets of films: Behind the scenes of Farishtay, Tohfa, Banjaran, Pukar

Saroj Khan, Sridevi and Harmesh Malhotra on the sets of Banjaran (1991)

Boney Kapoor, Sridevi and Lata Mangeshkar on the sets of Pukar (2000)

 

TBT: Sridevi on the sets of films: Behind the scenes of Farishtay, Tohfa, Banjaran, Pukar

Sound of Silence: RIP Lata Mangeshkar: India's Nightingale No More

Just two days ago Boney Kapoor posted the rarely seen photo of Sridevi with Lata Mangehskar on set - and this morning, we awoke to read that the divine Lata Mangeshkar is no more. 

Such a sad, sad day... 

Will be listening to a litany of Lataji's greatest hits for a nostalgic trip down memory lane. 

Update: Below rare pic of Boney Kapoor, Lata Mangeshkar and Sridevi 

Rare Pic: Boney Kapoor, Lata Mangeshkar and Sridevi

Boney Kapoor, Lata Mangeshkar and Sridevi. 
 

Haunting melodies of Lata Mangeshkar resonate throughout the nation, if not the world... 

Such deep melancholy and a soul searching sadness. 

But what a life. Celebrating Lata Mangeshkar and her divinity. 

TBT: Rare Pic: Boney Kapoor posts rarely seen photo of Sridevi with Lata Mangeshkar on the sets of Pukar (2000)

Produced by Boney Kapoor, the award-winning film Pukar was released on Feb 4, 2000. On its 22nd anniversary, on his official Instagram handle, Boney Kapoor posted this rarely seen image of himself, Sridevi and Lata Mangeshkar on the sets of the film. 

His caption, ""Will remain eternally grateful to Lataji for honouring us by agreeing to enact her song for our film, Pukar, a rare gesture... I will cherish forever." 

Sridevi spoke to Lataji before the shoot and the two discussed what she'd wear on screen. Though Sridevi suggested a colourful sari, Lataji preferred wearing a traditional white sari with a red border. Sridevi relented saying, "Whatever you want Didi."

Bless. 

Scroll the through the archive here to see our collection of pics of Sridevi with Lata Mangeshkar over the years. Their association goes all the way back to 1983 when Lataji sang Sridevi's first chart-topper, Nainon main Sapna in Himmatwala to Aaj Radha ko Shaam in Chand Ka Tukda. 

Happy Birthday Lata Mangeshkar: The Greatest Indian Singer of our Time

To the voice divine, the Kohinoor of India, the nightingale of the nation - Happy Birthday Lata Mangeshkar. The greatest of the greats!  

Lataji has sung so many songs for Sridevi that we've lost count, from Sridevi's first blockbuster hit song Nainon main sapna to Aaj Raadha ko Shaam Yaad Aa Gaya, the greatest Indian singer alive (perhaps of all time) has been the playback voice that Sridevi perfectly lip synced to in several hit songs and even flop films. 

The great one turns 92 today - we honour Lataji daily. . 

Sridevi, Rani Mukerji and Lata Mangeshkar: Backstage of Screen Awards

 

Happy Birthday Rani Mukerji. 

Sridevi used to call her her "ladoo" and they were very close friends - we have a huuuuuuge archive of image of Sridevi with Rani Mukerji over the years here.

This is backstage from Screen Awards - circa 1998/1999. Just after Sridevi gave birth to Jhanvi Kapoor. 

Sridevi, Rani, Rekha!! 

Sridevi with Lata Mangeshkar

At the launch of Lamhe, Sridevi with Lataji on stage.

Lata Mangeshkar remembers Sridevi

Lata Mangeshkar‏Verified account @mangeshkarlata Feb 25
 

Yaqeen nahi ho raha ki itni choti umr mein Sridevi chali gayi.Kya kahu’n kuch samajh mein nahi aaraha hai.Boney Kapoor aur unki do betiyo’n ke dukh mein main shamil hun.

Lata Mangeshkar on Rediff:

"My family and Boney Kapoor's family have always been very close," says Lata Mangeshkar, remembering Sridevi with affection. "Whenever there is a family function, Sridevi would come with her husband. She was always warm and affectionate."

When she first heard that Sridevi was no more, Lataji thought it was a cruel prank. "I've been a victim of hoax deaths often enough. But then someone told me it is true, Sridevi is no more. "How could fate be so cruel? So young, so beautiful and such a long way to go!"

"Sridevi has lip-synced some of my best songs in recent years, including the iconic Mere haathon mein nau nau churiya hain in Chandni and Morni bagha ma in Lamhe." "Her expressions in these two dance numbers matched my voice. I felt happy watching her dance to my songs," Lataji says.

"Maze ki baat yeh hai, Sridevi told me she never learnt dancing. Not formally. When she was a child, she just followed the dance steps that were given to her. She learnt to dance on camera. And to be so good at it!" Lataji recalls. "Her combination with Yashji (Yash Chopra) was extra special. I love her expressions in my song Tere mere hothon pe in Chandni. She understood music and the emotions underlining the lyrics," she adds.

Lata Mangeshkar sang Ek tu hi bharosa hai from Pukar, which Sridevi's husband Boney Kapoor produced, starring her brother-in-law Anil Kapoor. She remembers Sridevi being present while shooting the song Ek tu hi bharosa hai for Boney Kapoor's Pukar. "I remember I had not only sung a devotional song Ek tu hi bharosa hai in Pukar, but also appeared in the film to sing it. Sridevi was there during the shooting. She suggested I wear a more colourful sari, but I told her I'd like to be seen on screen wearing the white sari with a coloured border [below pic] that I wear at my stage concerts. Sridevi readily agreed. 'Aap jaisa chahen bilkul waisa hi kijiye', Lataji remembers.

"I will always remember her as a very beautiful human being. God seems to summon such people a little quickly."

Sridevi wishes Lata Mangeshkar on her Birthday

SRIDEVI BONEY KAPOOR‏Verified account @SrideviBKapoor Sep 28

Best wishes to @mangeshkarlata Didi. A rare Jewel of India we pray for her long & healthy life #LataMangeshkar

Melody Queens & Screen Queen: Sridevi with Lata Mangeshkar: Sridevi Kapoor with Aasha Bhosle

Sridevi with the divine Lata Mangeshkar (at the mahurat/launch of Lamhe in 1990) and Asha Bhosle with Sridevi in the TV show Sur Kshetra (2012).

Sridevi, Anil Kapoor, Yash Chopra at the mahurat [launch] of Lamhe: Dilip Kumar does the first clap: March 1990

Sridevi at the launch of one of her most memorable Hindi films, Lamhe - at Centaur Hotel in Juhu Mumbai, on 6 March 1990.

A movie that went on to win multiple awards and attained cult status on account of its lukewarm reception at the box-office yet overwhelming fan-following.

Seen here with co-star Anil Kapoor, her producer and director Yash Chopra, the divine singer Lata Mangeshkar, legendary actor Dilip Kumar and several other luminaries from the Hindi film industry, all who turned up in full force to support the team. 

Following the unprecedented success of Chandni, it was almost a given that Sridevi would work in any ensuing film with Yash Chopra, who has stated in interviews that his favorite actors of all-time were Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi and Shah Rukh Khan. Not necessarily in that order...

Sridevi's co-stars from the earlier film, Rishi Kapoor and Vinod Khanna, were not in the reckoning, but Waheeda Rehman, who had a brief role in Chandni, was given a lengthier part to play in Lamhe. It goes without saying but Rehman was faultless in her portrayal of the maternal figure Dai jaa. After winning a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement award, Waheeda Rehman mentioned she'd like Lamhe to be her last film as she predicted there could never be a better film to be her swansong (the year was 1991).

However, a decade later, when Anupam Kher donned the hat of director in Om Jai Jagdish (2002), he cajoled the legendary actress out of self-imposed retirement. She's appeared in a few other films sporadically, ever since.

Sridevi mentioned that she didn't agree with the controversial ending of the film and mentioned it to her director, but he was adamant. Being the captain of the ship, she went along with the vision of the filmmaker with zero qualms. Though the film recovered costs and in later years even went into profit zone, the failure of the film deeply affected Yash Chopra - and yet, it remains one of the most beloved Hindi films that the team did together.

I interviewed Yash Chopra and he said of his vast repertoire, his two favourite films of his own were Silsila and Lamhe, both films that didn't receive much love from the audience during the time of its release - but now are celebrated with a major fan-following. 

Dilip Kumar, Sridevi and Anil Kapoor at the launch of Lamhe