Lataji will always be with us through her songs, says Sugandha Mishra, who has mimicked the legendary singer in shows

Lata Mangeshkar's voice has touched many people's hearts. She was known as the

Nightingale of India

and every budding singer has been inspired by her.

Actress Sugandha Mishra

too has closely followed the legendary singer's life. And even her mannerisms.

Sugandha

is known for imitating Lataji. She has done it in a number of comedy shows and at events too.

Lata Mangeshkar passed away this morning and the entire nation is mourning. Sugandha, who is grieving too, told us, "I was heartbroken after hearing the news of her passing away. She was Lata didi for the entire country and due to her extraordinary work she is known as the Nightingale of India. I'm extremely sad that she's no more around us but through her voice, she will always be with us. I know for a fact that her blessings will always be there for all of us, no matter where she is."

Sugandha talks about how she grew up listening to Lataji's songs. "I have heard her songs since I was a kid and in fact we have all grown up listening to her songs. Her tracks have always inspired me and she will inspire all the coming generations through her melody. With a very heavy heart I am trying to absorb the fact that she is no more around us. She was a living legend and I feel that legends never die," said Sugandha.