Tendulkar to sing praises at Lata didi's 85th B'day pitch

On legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's 85th birthday on Sep 28th, cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar will felicitate her at a celebratory function in Mumbai.

Tendulkar has given his consent to be the chief guest at the event, to be organised by music events organistion Hridayesh Arts at the Shanmukhananda Auditorium, King's Circle here, said a statement.

Lata's younger sister and singer Asha Bhosle will be the special guest of honour on the occasion, where the Who's Who of Bollywood and the Indian music industry are likely to be present.

Starting her career in 1943 at the age of 13 with the song "Mata ek sapoot ki duniya badal de tu" for Marathi film "Gajaabhaau", Lata, who is called the Nightingale of India, went on to record songs for more than 1,000 films in 36 languages.

She has won several awards and honors, including Bharat Ratna (India's Highest Civilian Award), and is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India.