Imitation is not art: Lata Mangeshkar

Mumbai: Almost every Indian woman from a certain era secretly craved to sing like Lata Mangeshkar. But not everyone can be Lata Mangeshkar. There is only one.
Recently there was the case of Ranu Mondal who sang herself into fame with Lataji’s “Ek pyar nagma hai” from penury and anonymity.
Himesh Reshamiyya even recorded a song with the lady, who was dazed by all the attention. The euphoria and praise soon got out of hand. The rumours amplified.
There were reports that Salman Khan had bought Ronu Mondal a 50-lakh home and has offered her a chance to sing in “Dabangg 3”.
Deeply embarrassed Salman issued a denial about his delusory largesse.
When I tell Lataji about Ranu Mondal’s experience, Asia’s resident Nightingale expresses happiness but with reservations.