Factcheck: Lata Mangeshkar's 'Didi Tera Devar Deewana' didn't play in Drake's concert

A viral video showing a remix version of renowned Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar's popular song 'Didi Tera Devar Deewana' played at Drake's concert, has turned out to be fake. The video was uploaded on Instagram with the caption, "Drake and Lil Wayne showing respect to Lata Mangeshkar, history in the making for the desi community."

However, many fact-checkers have confirmed it was a doctored video.

Instagram has removed the video. 

A message by Instagram now says, "Altered video... Independent fact-checkers say this video could mislead people".

 

 

 

 

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Born on September 28, 1929, the legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away on February 6. She is a widely loved singer who mesmerized generations with her melodious voice. She was remarked as the 'Queen of Melody, 'Nightingale of India', 'Voice of the Millennium' by her fans. 

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The popular track, 'Didi tera devar Deewana' is from the iconic movie 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun'. The movie stars Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan in the lead role. 'Didi tera devar Deewana' was sung by Lata Mangeshkar and SP Balasubrahmanyam and written by Dev Kohli. The song was composed and directed by Raamlaxman (Vijay Patil).