Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Anuradha Paudwal Recounts Career Start, Defends Lata Mangeshkar
Anuradha Paudwal shared how her singing career began unexpectedly.
While working on music for the film 'Abhimaan' in 1973, music composer SD Burman heard her voice and asked her to sing a small part instead of Lata Mangeshkar.
This opportunity launched her career.
Paudwal also addressed the speculation about Lata Mangeshkar and defended the singer's legacy.
Anuradha Paudwal discusses her career as a playback singer.
She recalls an opportunity with SD Burman for the film 'Abhimaan' (1973).
Burman asked her to sing a shloka for the film after hearing her voice.
Paudwal's career began when she sang the shloka.
Paudwal dismisses speculation that Lata Mangeshkar tried to push down new singers.
- Who
- Anuradha Paudwal and SD Burman.
- What
- Anuradha Paudwal discussed her career, sharing how she got her start in the film industry.
- When
- The events discussed took place during the 1970s when she sang for the film 'Abhimaan'.
- Where
- BBC Hindi interview.
- Why
- To reflect on her career and address allegations about another singer.
Those who believe Lata Mangeshkar hindered other singers.
Anuradha Paudwal's View
Dominance
Those who believe Lata Mangeshkar hindered other singers.
Believe Lata Mangeshkar's dominance came at the expense of other singers.
Anuradha Paudwal's View
Refuse the existence of any actions or plans.
- Singer Discussed
- Anuradha Paudwal
- Film Mentioned
- Abhimaan (1973)
- Composer
- SD Burman
- Paudwal's role in Abhimaan
- She sang a shloka for Jaya Bachchan.