Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Farooq Abdullah Sings Lata Mangeshkar Classic at Srinagar Golf Event
A very famous older leader named Farooq Abdullah surprised everyone at a golf party by singing a beautiful old song.
The song was 'Lag ja gale,' made famous by the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.
It happened at a special ceremony that ended a big golf competition in Srinagar.
Everyone clapped a lot because they loved his singing.
Mr. Abdullah is 88 years old and used to be the leader of Jammu and Kashmir.
He told the young golfers that they should practice a lot, even more than 14 hours a day.
He said they should not drink alcohol if they want to become champions.
He also said India should try to win medals in big competitions like the Olympics.
He wants the government to help make the golf course better for players.
It was a fun surprise for everyone at the event.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah sang Lata Mangeshkar's classic 'Lag ja gale' at a golf tournament in Srinagar.
The 88-year-old National Conference president performed the song from the 1964 movie 'Woh Kaun Thi' during the concluding ceremony of the Professional Golf Tour of India tournament.
His impromptu performance at the Royal Springs Golf Course drew a huge round of applause from the audience.
Abdullah advised young athletes to practice for more than 14 hours a day and stay away from alcohol to become world-recognized champions.
He said India should aim to win medals at the Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games, and that the J&K government will consider improvements to the golf course.
- Who
- Farooq Abdullah, the 88-year-old former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and president of the National Conference.
- What
- He sang Lata Mangeshkar's classic 'Lag ja gale' and later advised young athletes on practicing hard and avoiding alcohol.
- When
- Friday, at the concluding ceremony of the PGTI tournament (exact date not specified in the article).
- Where
- Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar.
- Why
- To entertain the audience at the ceremony and encourage young athletes to work hard for sporting excellence so India can win international medals.
- Person
- Farooq Abdullah (88 years old)
- Roles
- Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister; National Conference president; former Union minister
- Song performed
- Lata Mangeshkar's 'Lag ja gale'
- Song origin
- 1964 movie 'Woh Kaun Thi'
- Event
- Concluding ceremony of Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) tournament
- Venue
- Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC), Srinagar
- Key advice
- Practice over 14 hours daily and avoid alcohol to become a champion
- Government plan
- J&K government will incorporate suggestions for improving RSGC and the game