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Old Lata Mangeshkar Song Still Popular for Raksha Bandhan

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A song sung by legendary Lata Mangeshkar continues to be extremely popular, even 57 years after it was released. People listen to it every year during Raksha Bandhan.

Raksha Bandhan is an important Hindu festival that celebrates the special bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi, a decorative thread, around their brother's wrist as a sign of love and protection.

The song, which speaks about the deep affection between siblings, was written by a well-known lyricist. It became famous largely because of Lata Mangeshkar's voice, which gave it emotional depth and popularity.

Over the decades, the song has become closely linked with Raksha Bandhan celebrations across India. It is often described as one of the most recognisable songs for this festival.

Many people say the song perfectly captures the emotions of brotherly and sisterly love, which is why it continues to be played at festival gatherings even today.

The lasting popularity of the song shows how powerful old Bollywood music can be. Despite being decades old, it still resonates with new generations celebrating Raksha Bandhan.

This year, as families prepare to celebrate Raksha Bandhan again, the song is expected to be heard in many homes, just as it has been for nearly six decades.

Vocabulary10 words

Lata Mangeshkar
a very famous and important Indian singer
Raksha Bandhan
a Hindu festival celebrating brothers and sisters
rakhi
a decorative thread tied on the wrist to show love
festival
a special day of celebration
bond
a strong emotional connection between people
lyricist
a person who writes the words of a song
affection
a warm, loving feeling
Bollywood
the Hindi-language film industry in India
resonates
still feels meaningful or true
decorative
made to look nice or special

Quiz

1. Who made the song famous with her voice?
2. What does Raksha Bandhan celebrate?
3. True or False: The song is more than 50 years old.

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

A song sung by legendary Lata Mangeshkar continues to be extremely _____, even 57 years after it was _____.

Raksha Bandhan is an important Hindu _____ that celebrates the special bond between brothers and _____.

On this day, sisters tie a _____, a decorative thread, around their brother's wrist as a sign of _____.

The song was written by a well-known _____ and became famous because of Lata Mangeshkar's _____.

The lasting _____ of the song shows how powerful old Bollywood music can still _____ today.

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