Meerut, September 28, 2025 — To preserve the memories of Lata Mangeshkar, the 'Goddess of Melody', Meerut resident Gaurav Sharma has developed his own house into a private museum. Here, his collection includes diverse materials related to Lata ji — audio-video cassettes, books, magazines, and rare articles — preserved in large numbers.
Highlights of the Collection
His collection includes over 5000 articles, approximately 2000 or more DVD – VCR cassettes, thousands of books, and a vast repository of Lata ji's photographs. He wishes for this private museum to receive public recognition, so that the new generation gets an opportunity to learn about her life story.
Such diversity that audiences of every language can connect — Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, etc. Thousands of articles, hundreds of books, and media collection Creation of small exhibition centers named "Lata Vatika", especially in schoolsInspiration and Objective
Gaurav Sharma states that the inception of this museum is not just about preserving memories — it is also about inspiring youth and helping them cope with their mental challenges. He has appealed to the Chief Minister to open this collection to the public, so that more and more people can visit and learn about Lata ji's musical journey.
