Legendary Lata Mangeshkar in ICU, sister Usha says she is recovering

Mumbai: Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital's Intensive Care Unit in the early hours of Monday after she complained of breathing problems, hospital sources said.

The singer, who turned 90 on September 28, is in a critical condition, they said.

"She was brought to the hospital at about 2 am. She is critical and in the ICU," a hospital insider said.

Mangeshkar's younger sister Usha said the singer had a viral infection and should be discharged by Tuesday.

"Lata didi is still in the hospital. She is under observation. She is doing well and is stable. She will be discharged by Tuesday.