Mumbai, July 4 : Playback legend Lata Mangeshkar and National Award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut have paid tribute to Swami Vivekanand on the occasion of his 118th death anniversary on Saturday.
Posting a black-and-white picture of Swami Vivekananda, Mangeshkar wrote on social media: "The one whom I obeyed as my guru since my childhood, he is Swami Vivekanand ji.
On the occasion of his purnyatithi, I bow down to him."
Kangana on the other hand, posted to convey her respect through her social media team: "Each work has to pass through these stages- ridicule,opposition (and) then acceptance.
Those who think ahead of their time are sure to be misunderstood. Remembering #SwamiVivekananda on his punyatithi. A great saint who dreamt of a modern India with Indian values (and) cultural heritage."
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Source: IANS