SLB to dedicate next film to Lata Mangeshkar?

Prominent filmmaker, Sanjay Leela Bhansali will reportedly dedicate his next film to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar.

Bhansali renowned for superhits like ‘Ram Leela’ and ‘Bajirao Mastani’ was awarded the Pandit Dinanath Mangeshkar Award (this award is dedicated to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar’s father).

As cited by ABP News, Bhansali said, “It was the highest honour I could ever receive. Lataji could not be present when I was given the honour. But Ashaji (Asha Bhosle) presented the award to me. Then Lataji spoke to me for half an hour over the phone. Believe me, it was the most precious moment of my life as an artiste.”

He added, “I’ve said this repeatedly. I say it again. I’ve learnt filmmaking by listening to her voice. Her voice contains every human emotion delivered at a flawless pitch. But my real inspiration is the way she negotiates the highest notes without showing any signs of strain or effort. That is what makes Lata Mangeshkar what she is.”

Bhansali concluded, “The emotions in my film are held steady at the highest pitch. To preserve a balance at that pitch is possible only for Lataji. I try to achieve the same balance as I hit the highest notes. When I listen to her scaling impossible peaks with absolute ease in ‘Main Tere Ishq Mein Marr Na Jaaon Kahin’ (film Loafer, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal) I am filled with a yearning that challenges me to do the same in my filmmaking.”