shot-button
Subscription Subscription
Home > Entertainment News > Bollywood News > Article > NYT roasted for calling Lata Mangeshkar so called playback singer

NYT 'roasted' for calling Lata Mangeshkar 'so-called' playback singer

Updated on: 01 June,2016 01:31 PM IST  | 
mid-day online correspondent |

Twitterati outrage as leading US daily The New York Times calls legendary Bollywood singer Lata Mangeshkar a 'so-called' playback singer in a report on the Tanmay Bhat controversy

NYT 'roasted' for calling Lata Mangeshkar 'so-called' playback singer

Tanmay Bhat controversy: New York Times 'roasted' for calling Lata Mangeshkar 'so-called' playback singer

On Wednesday morning, Twitterati were taken by surprise when they woke up to the leading US daily The New York Times calling legendary Bollywood singer Lata Mangeshkar a 'so-called' playback singer in their report on the controversy surrounding Tanmay Bhat's video.


Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar


Don't believe us? Here's the screenshot of the copy.


NYT

While some called it 'ignorance', some trolled the paper by suggesting it needs better copy-editors.

Here are some reactions on Twitter:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After noticing the outrage on social media, Ellen Barry, South Asia bureau chief for The New York Times, tweeted:

 

What are your thoughts? Let us know!

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK