After Lata Mangeshkar's death, 'saddened' Hema Malini calls February 6 'dark day'

Hema Malini took to Twitter to condole legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's death on February 6.

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Mumbai: Veteran actor Hema Malini is deeply grieving the loss of Lata Mangeshkar. Taking to Twitter, Hema Malini penned an emotional note in the memory of Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away on Sunday morning.

"Feb 6 is a dark day for us - the legend who has given us a treasure trove of lilting songs, the Nightingale of India, Lataji, has left us to continue her divine music in heaven It is a personal loss for me as our affection & admiration for each other was mutual," she tweeted.

Feb 6 is a dark day for us - the legend who has given us a treasure trove of lilting songs, the Nightingale of India, Lataji, has left us to continue her divine music in heaven It is a personal loss for me as our affection & admiration for each other was mutual pic.twitter.com/zTUjlw9D7y

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) February 6, 2022

Hema Malini feels fortunate to have worked with Lata Mangeshkar.

"LataMangeshkar is such a big artist & personality. I`ve worked in 200 films and I`m lucky to have performed on the hit songs she sang. No one can sing like her, she was very special. Her passing away is very saddening," she said.

Hema Malini has featured in several iconic songs of Lata Mangeshkar such as `Tune O Rangeele`, `Na Jane Kya Hua`, `Mere Naseeb Mein`, and `Haa Jab Tak Hai Jaan` among others.