New Delhi. The tradition of singers singing at weddings is very popular. Big singers have been called to perform at weddings both in foreign countries and in our own country India. Be it the wedding of Mukesh Ambani’s daughter Isha Ambani or the roka of some big man’s son, there has often been a tradition of inviting singers in high profile weddings. Be it Arijit Singh or Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal or Sunidhi Chauhan, all these famous singers have been performing at weddings. But today we are going to tell you about those 5 great singers of India who never sang in any wedding despite being offered crores of rupees.
Lata Mangeshkar
Late singer Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, known as Swar Kokila, is still remembered for her amazing voice. Lata Didi gave her melodious voice to thousands of songs in her lifetime but do you know that Lata Mangeshkar never sang in any wedding. During a TV show, Lata Mangeshkar’s sister Asha Bhosle revealed that once Lata Didi was offered one crore rupees to sing at a wedding and was told that you just give darshan at the wedding for two hours but Lata Ji had refused saying that even if you give five crores, I will not sing in the wedding. Asha further says that every artist should have this style.
Asha Bhosle
During the same show, great singer Asha Bhosle also revealed that like her sister Lata Mangeshkar, she herself never sings at any wedding.
Manna Dey
Famous playback singer Manna Dey was also a singer who had never sung at any wedding.
Mukesh
Legendary singer Mukesh’s fortunes changed just by singing at a wedding. What happened was that when Mukesh was singing at the wedding of one of his cousin sisters, Motilal heard him and after that gave Mukesh a break in his films. But Mukesh never sang professionally at any wedding.
Mohammad Rafi
The great singer of Hindi cinema, Mohammad Rafi was very serious and a privacy loving person. He did not like to go to any events or parties, which was why he never performed in any wedding or function.