Wednesday, June 24, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Lata, Neil remember Mukesh on 39th death anniversary

Darpan News Desk IANS, 27 Aug, 2015 12:48 PM
    On the 39th death anniversary of legendary singer Mukesh, his grandson Neil Nitin Mukesh and melody queen Lata Mangeshkar on Thursday remembered the late singer.
     
    Neil said he was remembering his grandfather on the sets of the upcoming film "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo".
     
    "On the sets of 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'. Remembering my grandfather on his 39th death anniversary ... Clearly 'Jeena yahan marna yahan'," Neil tweeted. 
     
    The "Johnny Gaddaar" star also tweeted a famous line from the 1970 movie "Mera Naam Joker".
     
    Lata, who collaborated with Mukesh in many songs, tweeted: "Aaj mere Mukesh bhaiya ki 39 vi punyatithi hai. Hamare Detroit mein show ke waqt dil ka daura padne se unka swargwas hua tha. Bohot bhayankar samay tha. Hum sab dukh mein doob gaye the. Is waqt main Unki yaad ko pranam karti hun aur shraddhanjali arpan karti hun.
     
    "(Today is Mukesh bhaiya's 39th death anniversary. He passed away following a heart attack during our show in Detroit. That was a terrible time. We all were deeply saddened. Today I am remembering him and paying my respects to him)".
     
    The 85-year-old also shared a link of the song "Jaane kahan gaye woh din" from the film "Mera Naam Joker".
     
    Mukesh Chand Mathur, better known as Mukesh, was famous as being the voice of legendary actor Raj Kapoor. 

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    'Bang Bang' different from 'Knight and Day': Hrithik

    'Bang Bang' different from 'Knight and Day': Hrithik
    Forthcoming Bollywood action entertainer "Bang Bang" has been called the official remake of Tom Cruise-starrer "Knight and Day", but its lead actor Hrithik Roshan says it's different and "better".

    'Bang Bang' different from 'Knight and Day': Hrithik

    Priyanka accepts Hrithik's dare, performs handstand in heels

    Priyanka accepts Hrithik's dare, performs handstand in heels
    Priyanka Chopra, who excelled in her onscreen avatar as iconic boxer M.C. Mary Kom, accepted and performed a handstand with a push up - a dare thrown up at her by Hrithik Roshan. And boy, she did it wearing a pair of heels!

    Priyanka accepts Hrithik's dare, performs handstand in heels

    I'm not jobless: Karishma Tanna on entering 'Bigg Boss 8'

    I'm not jobless: Karishma Tanna on entering 'Bigg Boss 8'
    The past few seasons of "Bigg Boss" saw participation from a slew of celebrities in the pursuit of resurrecting their professional life. But Karishma Tanna, who is a contestant in the reality show's eighth season, says she's not a “jobless actress” who has entered the show to “revive her career.”

    I'm not jobless: Karishma Tanna on entering 'Bigg Boss 8'

    Busy with 'Bigg Boss 8', Upen Patel to miss 'I' promotions

    Busy with 'Bigg Boss 8', Upen Patel to miss 'I' promotions
    Model-turned-actor Upen Patel is upbeat about making his debut in Tamil films with the magnum opus "I", but he may not be able to promote the movie full-fledgedly because he's now locked inside a house for a reality show.

    Busy with 'Bigg Boss 8', Upen Patel to miss 'I' promotions

    Rekha does a Madhubala in 'Super Nani'

    Rekha does a Madhubala in 'Super Nani'
    Bollywood's evergreen beauty Rekha has dressed a la Madhubala's character from "Mughal-e-Azam" for a song sequence in her upcoming movie "Super Nani", where she will also reprise the magic of ageless Bollywood tracks.

    Rekha does a Madhubala in 'Super Nani'

    Ayushmann's 'Mitti di khushboo' is sweet: Huma Qureshi

    Ayushmann's 'Mitti di khushboo' is sweet: Huma Qureshi
    Actor-singer Ayushmann Khurrana will release his new single "Mitti di khushboo" Oct 7. Its video will feature actress Huma Qureshi, who says its sweetness drew her to it.

    Ayushmann's 'Mitti di khushboo' is sweet: Huma Qureshi