Lata Mangeshkar has been dubbed India's Most Admired Woman in a new poll.
In the survey, conducted by BharatMatrimony on 8179 men to mark International Women's Day, 35 percent of respondents voted for the 84-year-old singer as India's most iconic woman.
The veteran star was followed by retired Indian Police Service officer Kiran Bedi with 26 percent votes.
While Boxer Mary Kom and social activist Medha Patkar grabbed the 3th and 4th spot respectively, Madhuri Dixit bagged 7 percent votes.
Kaushik Tiwari, Head of Marketing at one of India's most trusted match making sites, said that the survey was conducted to express their respect and admiration for women.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app