Dubai: UAE Exchange Releases the Book ‘Lata – Voice of the Golden Era’
Media Release
• A tribute to Lata Mangeshkar by Dr. Mandar V. Bichu
• The book was unveiled by Dr. B. R. Shetty, MD & CEO, NMC Group on 23rd April, 2011
Dubai, Apr 25: In the solar system of music, Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar is the unrivalled star. And this shining legend gets a tribute from Dr. Mandar V. Bichu through the book ‘Lata – Voice of the Golden Era’, which was released on Saturday, 23rd April, 2011 by Chief Guest, Padmashri awardee Dr. B. R. Shetty, MD & CEO, NMC Group. In line with its continuing efforts to promote art and literature, UAE Exchange, the leading name in global remittance and foreign exchange, supported the unique initiative.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. B. R. Shetty said, “Lataji’s life is a penance for music, which made her the Nightingale of India. Lataji’s single-minded approach to achieve her goal in life can be an inspiration to anyone. To contain this musical phenomenon in a book is definitely a huge challenge. And I appreciate Dr. Mandar V. Bichu’s attempt to write about this exemplary life for all of us to emulate. I am sure that this literary piece would be an ever-sparkling compendium and a tribute to the life and times of this music legend.”
Y. Sudhir Kumar Shetty, COO- Global Operations, UAE Exchange said “UAE Exchange has always encouraged art and literature, as a responsible corporate working towards the interest of all communities and cultures. Our service, like music and art, has crossed the barriers of community and culture to touch millions of people around the world as their trusted remittance partner. We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to present this splendid work to all ardent lovers of music and our well wishers around the world.”
Dr. Mandar Bichu, who penned the book, said, “I highly appreciate the encouragement and support that I have received from UAE Exchange, especially Dr. B. R. Shetty, whose success in life has been equally inspiring to me. I am happy that my book on a legend like Lataji has been unveiled by an eminent personality like Dr. Shetty, who is an icon in his own right.”
The memorable event held in Lotus Hotel, Dubai was attended by top officials of UAE Exchange, special invitees and the Media.