Lata Mangeshkar Critical, On Ventilator Again

Mumbai: Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar’s health condition has deteriorated again and she has been shifted on a ventilator.

Her condition is stated to be critical and she is under the observation of doctors at Breach Candy Hospital.

“Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar’s health condition has deteriorated again, she is critical. She is on a ventilator. She is still in ICU and will remain under the observation of doctors,” ANI quoted Dr Pratit Samdani as saying.

Notably, the legendary singer has been in the ICU for almost a month after being diagnosed with pneumonia. She was hospitalised on January 11 after contracting COVID-19.

The 92-year-old singer was taken off the ventilator a few days back after recovering from COVID-19 and pneumonia.

She is a recipient of India’s highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna and has been conferred with Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, besides several National and Filmfare Awards.