New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a heartfelt tribute to melody queen, the late Lata Mangeshkar.

In the 126th episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, PM Modi said, "Today is the birth anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar...Her songs comprise everything that stirs human emotions. The patriotic songs she sang inspired people. She also had a deep connection with Indian culture."

Remembering his first meeting with the legendary singer, the Prime Minister added, "Sudhir Phadke, a great personality of Marathi 'Sugam Sangeet', was the first one to introduce me to Lata Didi. I told her that I loved the song 'Jyoti Kalash Chhalke', sung by her and composed by Sudhir Phadke Ji."

Paying an ode to his bond with Lata Mangeshkar, he s...