Look what LATA DI has to say over TANMAY BHAT's controversial Video!

Comments [ 16 ] By Omkar D Sawant | 01 June 2016 | 9:24pm

AIB's Tanmay Bhat's 'Sachin Vs Lata - Civil war' video went viral and provoked a public outrage! In the snapchat video by the comedian he mocks Bharat Ratna awardees Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar.

While B'town and political parties condemned the video, look what the legendary singer and her sisters Asha Bhosle and Meena Khadikar has to say over the whole scenario!

When approached by a leading entertainment portal to comment on the issue, Lata Didi replied," I don't know who Tanmay Bhat is, please leave me alone! I have not seen the video and I have no inclination to do so. I will not comment about it." (sic)

According to the report in a leading daily, Asha Tai was quoted saying,"I have not seen the video nor do I intend to. My grandson Chintu informed me about it as I don't even watch television. I don't want to say anything except for we are talking about a woman (Lata didi), who has worked for 70-80 years of her life, spreading joy and happiness through her music. I now want to wait and watch how many people will stand by us. Most people have a knack of debating about it for a couple of days and forgetting about it. Aaplya deshat, Bharat Ratnancha kiti aadar aahe hey baghaycha aahe (I want to see what respect and honour do the Bharat Ratnas get in our country). The government has bestowed this honour upon them. They must make a note of this." (sic)

The report further quotes Meena Tai saying," We don't know who this man is nor have we discussed this issue with Lata didi. Even news channels should follow some discretion and avoid replaying that video on TV as our phone hasn't stopped ringing for the past two days. She is 86 years old. Her health is sensitive and this is the last thing she needs to know."(sic)

"Reacting to the video is giving it undue importance. We avoid talking about these things as it can be misinterpreted and may evoke some other unnecessary controversy. The government should take action against this and people should speak up if they love us. Sachin has achieved so much in his life at such a young age. He has immense respect for didi and vice versa. These are Bharat Ratna awardees. Tyanchya vishayi kahitari ghanerda bolaycha (Talking rubbish about them) in the name of comedy is disgusting. We have nothing against humour, provided it's in good taste. Several comedians have mimicked Lata didi in the past. Johny Lever mimics Asha but they are funny. None of that made us angry. This is repulsive. There's absolute disregard for her age or achievements,"(sic) she adds.

Even former cricketer Vinod Kambli took to his twitter to express his displeasure!

https://twitter.com/vinodkambli349/status/737352057074688000

https://twitter.com/vinodkambli349/status/737357069754466304

While everyone is busy fighting and raising their opinions over the video, "The New York Times" reportedly calls India's beloved singer Lata Mangeshkar as 'So - called singer.' Like, seriously?

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