After knee surgery, Lata set to return to recording studio

Mumbai, April 23: Having recovered almost fully from her knee surgery, Lata Mangeshkar will be back to recording songs from next month. Before that she will participate in her father Pandit Dinanath Mangeshkar`s death anniversary event. "I recently got the Radio Mirchi lifetime achievement award. But I was unable to attend. They very kindly came home and gave it to me. But attending the function for my father is something I`d never want to miss," Lata told reporters.

The legendary singer will attend the function Friday in Pune. Every year a handful of distinguished artistes are honoured in Pune for their contribution to society. A novel addition to this years` Pandit Dinanath Mangeshkar award would be trophies to cops who fought terrorists on 26/11. Lata refused to reveal names of composers who have been waiting patiently for her to recover fully; she says she has become more choosy about songs. "I was always choosy about what I sing. Now I`ve to be even more particular. The language of the songs doesn`t matter. It could be Hindi, Bengali or Marathi. But I`ve to be convinced about singing them," Lata said. IANS