Tribute to Lata Mangeshkar – Bollywood Legend.

A Proms tribute to the ‘Nightingale of India’, Lata Mangeshkar, whose voice was the soundtrack for generations of Indian cinema-goers. The legendary Bollywood playback singer died last year, aged 92. Her legacy is celebrated in this concert by the Muchhal siblings and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Together, they mark the immense career and catalogue of an extraordinary, era-defining artist.

Andrew McGregor and Bollywood researcher Prof. Rajinder Dudrah introduce this Prom from the Royal Albert Hall
in London.

Airs Saturday, August 12 at 2pm.

More Posts for Show: BBC Proms Highlights on World Service