In the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, September 28, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a moment to honour two iconic voices of Indian music—Lata Mangeshkar and Zubeen Garg. The tribute came on the occasion of Lata Didi’s 96th birth anniversary and shortly after the untimely demise of Zubeen Garg. PM Narendra Modi calls Zubeen Garg “Kohinoor of Assamese Culture”; remembers Lata Mangeshkar on 96th birth anniversarySpeaking about the legendary Nightingale of India, PM Modi said, “Today is the birth anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar… Her songs comprise everything that stirs human emotions. People are mourning the untimely demise of Zubeen Garg. Zubeen Garg was a renowned singer who made his mark across the country.