Lata Mangeshkar is the gold standard when it comes to playback singing in India. Her versatility led her to form long-lasting associations with all top-flight music directors of her era. Her deep and exhaustive knowledge of Indian classical music and her inherent ability to latch on to the mood of the tunes made her an invaluable asset. Every composer she worked with benefited from being associated with her. On her death anniversary today, we revisit her most popular solos in association with golden greats like Naushad, SD Burman, Shankar-Jaikishan, Madan Mohan, C Ramchandra, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, RD Burman and Kalyanji-Anandji. In This Article In This Article Naushad Naushad was known for his Hindustani classical-inspired tunes and Lata Mangeshkar, who is said to be a treasure trove of raag based knowledge, was just the right fit for him. It’s said their association goes back to Andaz (1949). He was a perfectionist who toiled to make each note perfect and in Lata, he perhaps found his most keen collaborator. Koi mere dil mein Andaz (1949) Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri Phir …