Lata Mangeshkar is considered one of the greatest playback singers in Indian cinema. She has recorded over 30,000 songs in 20 languages from 1948 to 1987. Some of her most famous songs include "Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon" and "Aaja Re Pardesi." Mangeshkar began her career as a singer in 1942 and received her big break in 1948. She came to dominate the music industry and established a successful partnership with music directors and singers like Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar. Mangeshkar has received numerous honors, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. She continues to be revered as an iconic figure in Indian music.