Lata Mangeshkar Health Stable, but Still in Hospital

Bollywood playback singer Lata Mangeshkar remains hospitalized on Tuesday due to viral chest congestion. She was rushed to the Breach Candy Hospital in the early hours of Monday due to viral chest congestion as a precautionary measure. Her condition is stable now. "Lata ji is stable. Her parameters are good. She has fought hard that she is coming out of this setback. Being a singer, her lung capacity has pulled her through. She is truly a fighter. We will update again when Lataji gets discharged and comes home," her family said.

On Monday, Lata Mangeshkar's health condition has scared her fans. The news went viral on social media where some reports claimed that her condition was critical and some said that she was discharged. Finally, today, an announcement has been made that her health condition is stable which made her family and well-wishers relaxed. "Lata Mangeshkar ji had viral chest congestion. Keeping her age in mind, as a precautionary measure, she has checked in to Breach Candy Hospital in order to ensure antibiotics on time to prevent any more infection. She is stable and recovering," read the statement.

Lata has received India's highest civilian honor Bharat Ratna in 2001 and she sang songs in over 36 Indian languages. She has also been honored with Dadasaheb Phalke Award and France's highest civilian award, Officer of the Legion of Honour and other national and international awards.

Family's statement on #LataMangeshkar: "Lata didi suffered from a viral chest infection so we got her to the hospital. But now, she is on a path of recovery. Thank you for your concern." - Rachana Shah, niece of Lata Mangeshkar
— Jyoti Sharma Bawa (@JSB17) November 11, 2019

We pray for #LataMangeshkar ji's speedy recovery. She is suffering from pneumonia along with left ventricular failure. pic.twitter.com/Ufy6Ie545b
— Meenakshi Joshi (@IMinakshiJoshi) November 12, 2019