In an emotional tribute to legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan recalled a pivotal moment in his career that was directly influenced by the iconic singer. While accepting the esteemed Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award, Bachchan humbly expressed his disbelief at being considered “worthy” of such an honor.
However, he revealed that it was Hridyanath Mangeshkar's persistent efforts that convinced him to grace the event, apologizing for his absence the previous year due to alleged illness. During his acceptance speech, Amitabh Bachchan shared an emotional anecdote from the past, shedding light on the genesis of his foray into international concerts. Reflecting on a meeting with Lata Mangeshkar in 1981, during a visit to New York, Bachchan recounted how the night unfolded unexpectedly.
Lata Mangeshkar, seeking Amitabh Bachchan's brief presence to introduce her on stage, inadvertently began a new chapter in her career.
When Amitabh Bachchan was about to leave the event, Lata Mangeshkar, intrigued by the rumors about his recent song in the film 'Laawaris', begged him to sing it live. With little hesitation, Bachchan complied, singing the evergreen track “In my eyes.” The audience's ecstatic response served as an epiphany for Amitabh Bachchan's friend, who predicted a future full of international shows for the megastar.
Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan has the most awaited 'Kalki 2898 AD' in the pipeline.
However, he revealed that it was Hridyanath Mangeshkar's persistent efforts that convinced him to grace the event, apologizing for his absence the previous year due to alleged illness. During his acceptance speech, Amitabh Bachchan shared an emotional anecdote from the past, shedding light on the genesis of his foray into international concerts. Reflecting on a meeting with Lata Mangeshkar in 1981, during a visit to New York, Bachchan recounted how the night unfolded unexpectedly.
Lata Mangeshkar, seeking Amitabh Bachchan's brief presence to introduce her on stage, inadvertently began a new chapter in her career.
When Amitabh Bachchan was about to leave the event, Lata Mangeshkar, intrigued by the rumors about his recent song in the film 'Laawaris', begged him to sing it live. With little hesitation, Bachchan complied, singing the evergreen track “In my eyes.” The audience's ecstatic response served as an epiphany for Amitabh Bachchan's friend, who predicted a future full of international shows for the megastar.
Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan has the most awaited 'Kalki 2898 AD' in the pipeline.
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