Rajiv Adatia refers to late Lata Mangeshkar as his godmother; Rahul Vaidya remembers calling her ‘Bharat Mata’

The nation woke up to a shocking news today morning-- Lata Mangeshkar, the Nightingale of India, passed away. A national treasure was lost and it broke millions of hearts. Rajiv Adatia, who recently returned home from Bigg Boss 15 , shared a very close bond with the legendary singer and is devastated after her demise. He took to his Instagram handle to share a throwback clip in which he calls Lata ji his ‘godmother’ and thanks her for supporting him. Rajiv also shared priceless photographs featuring him and the singer and wrote: “Latadidi loved taking pics! Whenever I used to go she would click a pic of me as she liked photography! I made her family take this pic of her taking my pic as people wouldn’t believe it! She was the purest soul!”

Bigg Boss 14 runner up and famous singer Rahul Vaidya also took to his official social media handle to remember the Swar Kokila. Rahul shared a throwback video in which he called Lata ji ‘ Bharat Mata’ because she was wearing a beautiful tricolored saree during their interaction. Her adorable reaction will bring a smile to your face, as well as a tear in your eye. Along with this precious and heartwarming clip, Rahul wrote: “ Om shanti. Lata ji you’ve left us today but your voice will remain till the time the world exists. I believe that the Gods wanted u to sing for them so they took you. Beyond sad.. Live happily here after maa saraswati.”

AR Rahman pays emotional tribute to Lata Mangeshkar; reveals why his father had kept her picture near his bed 

Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital last month after she was diagnosed with novel coronavirus as well as pneumonia. She was recovering but her health deteriorated yesterday, after which she was put on ventilator support once again. This morning, the legendary singer breathed her last. She left a void in the nation, but we are grateful for all the memories we have to remember her by. Lata didi will live on in our hearts!