Mangeshkar family facts for kids

The Mangeshkar family is a very famous musical family from India. They are known for their amazing contributions to Indian music. This family is led by Deenanath Mangeshkar. They are a Marathi family, and their roots are in Goa.

Meet the Mangeshkar Family

Deenanath Mangeshkar: The Family's Start

Deenanath Mangeshkar was the father of this well-known musical family. He was born on December 29, 1900, in a village called Mangeshi in Goa. His father, Ganesh Bhatt Navathe, was a priest at the famous Mangueshi Temple.

Deenanath Mangeshkar had five children, all of whom became famous musicians:

• Lata Mangeshkar
• Asha Bhosle
• Usha Mangeshkar
• Meena Khadikar
• Hridaynath Mangeshkar

Lata Mangeshkar: The Nightingale of India

Lata Mangeshkar was one of India's most respected and beloved singers. People often called her the Nightingale of India because of her beautiful voice. She received India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in 2001. Lata Mangeshkar passed away on February 6, 2022.

Asha Bhosle: A Versatile Singer

Asha Bhosle is another very famous singer from the family. She is best known for singing in Hindi movies. Asha has sung many different types of songs.

Asha had three children and five grandchildren. Her oldest child, Hemant Bhosle, was a pilot for some time. He also worked as a music director. Hemant passed away in September 2015.

Asha's youngest child, Anand Bhosle, studied business and film. He helps manage Asha's singing career. Her grandson, Chaitanya (Chintu) Bhosle, is also a musician. He is part of India's first and only boy band, "A Band of Boys."

Asha Bhosle married Rahul Dev Burman in 1980. He was also a famous music composer.

Usha Mangeshkar: A Multi-Language Singer

Usha Mangeshkar is an Indian singer who has recorded many songs. She has sung in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Nepali, Bhojpuri, and Gujarati languages.

Meena Khadikar: Singer and Composer

Meena Khadikar is a singer and composer who works in Marathi and Hindi languages. She is also well-known for creating many songs for children. Her son, Yogesh Khadikar, has also recorded some songs.

Hridaynath Mangeshkar: Music Composer and Singer

Hridaynath Mangeshkar is a talented music composer and singer. He is married to Bharati Malvankar Mangeshkar. They have two sons, Aadinath Mangeshkar and Baijnath Mangeshkar, and a daughter, Radha Mangeshkar. Radha launched her first music album in 2009. She has been trained by her father and performs with him in shows.

Photo gallery

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  Lata Mangeshkar

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  Asha Bhosle

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  Usha Mangeshkar

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  Meena Khadikar

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  Hridaynath Mangeshkar