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Bhagat Singh

India's Immortal Martyr
• Born on 28 September, 1907 at the
village of Banga, Lyallpur district (now
in Pakistan).
• Remembered by the endearing title
of Shahid-e-Azam, the greatest of
martyrs.
• Was 23 years old when he was hanged
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on 23 March, 1931.

ji was also very sensitive to the Rakhi every year without fail. I
sufferings of the people and remember Sudhir Phadke, the
was always at the forefront in legendary figure of Marathi
helping them. I respectfully pay light music, first introducing me
my tribute to Shaheed Bhagat to Lata Didi, and I having told
Singh ji. her that I loved the song "Jyoti
Friends, today is also Kalash Chhalke," sung by her
the birth anniversary of Lata and composed by Sudhir Ji.
Mangeshkar. Anyone interested Friends, do enjoy it with me.
in Indian culture and music
cannot help but be moved by
her songs. Her songs comprise
everything that stirs human
emotions. The patriotic songs My dear countrymen,
she sang inspired people During this time of Navratri, we
greatly. She also had a deep worship Shakti. We celebrate
connection with Indian culture. I the festival of woman power.
offer my heartfelt tribute to Lata From business to sports, from
Didi. Friends, among the great education to science, take any
personalities who inspired Lata field—the daughters of our
Didi, one was Veer Savarkar, country are making a mark
whom she called Tatya. She also everywhere. Today, they are
lent her voice to many of Veer overcoming challenges that
Savarkar ji's songs. are difficult to even imagine. If
My bond of affection with I were to ask you this question:
Lata Didi has always remained could you stay at sea for eight
intact. She used to send me a months straight? Could you

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