Lata Mangeshkar did a fundraiser for Indian cricket group after 1983 WC

Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar was not solely certainly one of India’s legendary singers ever but in addition an enormous cricket fan. Lata Mangeshkar had a particular affection for cricket and was an enormous fanatic of the sport.
Lata Mangeshkar’s ardour for the game goes again a long time. In addition to watching a number of matches on the bottom, Lata Mangeshkar performed a big function in uplifting the glory of the sport, particularly after the historic 1983 World Cup win.
After the Indian group lifted the World Cup in 1983 by beating the West Indies within the finals, the Board of Control for Cricket in India had determined to felicitate and honour the group. The BCCI had additionally introduced to honour the gamers. However, the cash-strapped cricket board didn’t have sufficient funds for it.
Union minister NKP Salve, who was President of BCCI then, had disclosed that Raj Singh Dungarpur had turned to Lataji for assist.
“Raj Singh came up with a brilliant idea of requesting Lata Mangeshkar to do a musical programme in Delhi to raise money for the purpose, as the BCCI was not flush with funds in those days,” wrote NKP Salve.
In one of many interviews, Lata Mangeshkar reportedly narrated the incident saying, “I said I would definitely do it. I reached Delhi on 17th August, and I did a special show. Suresh Wadekar and Nitin Mukesh, son of Mukesh Bhaiya, also supported this show. Rajiv Gandhi was also present in that show,” she mentioned.
In the occasion, Lata Mangeshkar sang a particular music composed by Pandit Hridyanath Mangeshkar, Lata’s composer brother. The music titled – “Bharat Vishwa Vijeta” noticed the cricketers additionally sing alongside on the stage. In the top, the live performance ended up elevating Rs. Twenty lakhs which made positive that each participant acquired Rs. one lakh. For this occasion, Lata didn’t cost a penny for the efficiency.
Recognising her contributions to each music and the game, the BCCI paid tributes to the legendary singer on the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
“The Indian Cricket team is wearing black armbands today to pay their respects to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar ji, who left for her heavenly abode on Sunday morning. The queen of melody, Lata Didi loved cricket, always supported the game and backed Team India,” the BCCI mentioned in a tweet.