AMN /Mumbai
The health of legendary singer Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar was showing “signs of improvement” on Saturday and she continues to remain under treatment in the ICU of a leading private hospital, said a close family friend.
“Her condition is improving compared with before and she is under the care of the amazing team of medicos headed by Dr. P. Samdani,” Anusha Srinivasan Iyer told a news agency.
She said all are praying and eagerly looking forward to Lata Didi’s speedy recovery and returning home soon.
Mangeshkar, 92, was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital near her home in south Mumbai with Covid-19 and related health issues.
Earlier this month, veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. There are many rumours about her health and now, Smriti Irani has shared a message from Lata Mangeshkar’s family and has asked everyone to pray for her speedy recovery.
Smriti Irani also shared a note from Dr. Pratit Samdani, who is treating Lata Mangeshkar at Breach Candy hospital. Lata Mangeshkar’s family has requested to not spread rumours and also shared that she is “responding well” to treatment. Dr. Pratit Samdani’s note reads, “Lata Didi is showing positive signs of improvement from earlier and is under treatment in the ICU. We are looking forward and praying for her speedy healing and homecoming.”
Smriti Irani shared the note and tweeted, “Request from Lata Didi’s family to not spread rumours. She is responding well to treatment and god willing will return home soon. Let us avoid speculation & continue to pray for Lata Didi’s speedy recovery and wellbeing.”