一 | 识别、抓取、固定……酷似人手的机器手，自如地完成一连串动作。在安徽省六安市霍邱县，安徽雷利智能科技有限公司的电机生产线上，小微电机生产末端工序中的线束处理工作被“灵巧手”替代，解决了人工作业效率低、质量不稳定等难题。 There are people whose lives unfold quietly alongside history. They do not interrupt it, do not demand attention, and do not ask to be framed as milestones. Yet, when you pause long enough to listen, you realise they have been present all along, shaping the texture of the time they lived in.Usha Mangeshkar belongs to that rare category.For over seven decades, her voice has travelled through Indian cinema, devotional spaces, regional theatres, private listening rooms, and beyond. It has sung celebration and surrender, playfulness and prayer. It has adapted, endured, and remained relevant without ever seeking to dominate the frame. In a family where sound itself became legacy, she learned early that presence does not require volume, and significance does not require spectacle.Born into a household where music was both inheritance and discipline, she grew up listening not only to compositions but to silences between them. Her father, Master Deenanath Mangeshkar, a classical vocalist and thespian of his time, passed away when she was still a child, leaving behind unfinished compositions and an atmosphere where music became memory, responsibility, and continuity. What followed was a life shaped by listening closely to mentors, to siblings, to her own hesitations, and responding with patience rather than urgency.Her career spans Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Assamese, and Marathi cinema, devotional music that reached millions, playful popular songs that became cultural markers, and collaborations across languages and generations. At ninety, Usha Mangeshkar does not speak of milestones. She speaks of moments. Of learning how to stand at a microphone. Of recognising when a note needed more breath or less force. Of choosing restraint over ambition, and instinct over comparison. Listening to her is not an exercise in nostalgia. It is an education in how a life is built when attention remains firmly on the work rather than the applause.I first met Usha aunty, as I fondly call her, years ago in circumstances that were professional but gradually became personal. I had entered her home not as a chronicler of her life, but as someone still learning how to observe a life honestly. What struck me was not the weight of her career, but the lightness with which she carried it. She spoke without embellishment, without rehearsal, without performance.Over time, our conversations deepened. They were thoughtful, humorous, occasionally searching, always grounded. On the occasion of her ninetieth year, I returned to those conversations with a different intent. Not to recount achievements, but to understand how one builds a life when comparison is inevitable, recognition is uneven, and legacy exists before one has even begun. What follows is not a catalogue of success. It is a record of endurance, clarity, and quiet authority.You grew up surrounded by music. Did that environment shape you naturally, or did you have to carve your own relationship with it?Music was part of the air I breathed, but every relationship with art is personal. I listened far more than I sang in the early years. Sitting in the recording room and listening to Didi (Lata Mangeshkar) was a learning experience every single time. Listening teaches you proportion, balance, when to step forward and when to hold back. We learned the art of breathing into the microphone, when to release a phrase and when to sustain it. Nothing was rushed. I never felt pushed into music. I felt I was being prepared for it, slowly and properly.Was there a moment when you realised that music would not just be an inheritance, but also your life’s work?That understanding came gradually, and I am grateful for that. When things come slowly, they settle deeper within you. I never woke up one morning deciding to become a singer. Singing simply stayed with me year after year. My father was a great singer, so were Didi, Asha Tai, Meena Tai, and Hridaynath as a composer. My surroundings were not only inspiring, they were also demanding. We were constantly learning, constantly evaluating, and we were all honest critics of each other. That honesty shaped my journey more than encouragement ever could.In a family of strong musical personalities, how did you understand your own place?Every voice has its own nature. I learned early that comparison is unnecessary when clarity exists. We each had our own individual style of singing, and there was never a sense of competition among us. I focused on understanding my own voice, its colour, its strengths, its temperament. Once you understand that, your place becomes very clear. We were never trying to overtake one another. We were always helping each other grow. You have always shared a very close bond with your nieces and nephews and often speak of them as your own children. What does that bond mean to you?Yes, my sisters’ children, my own nieces and nephews, have always felt like my own. This closeness did not start recently; it has been there since they were toddlers. We shared so many moments together, simple joys that became lasting memories. I would take them to restaurants, beaches, forts, picnics, even safaris. We laughed, we explored, and over time, a truly special bond formed.I remember one little incident with Rachana, Meena Tai’s daughter. She had long hair, and I took the liberty of giving her a fringe. Even now, forty years later, she keeps that style. It makes me smile, but it also reflects the trust and love we share. They respect me deeply, value me, and have always been a part of my life in ways that go beyond words.Even today, whenever I need support, they are my pillars. Adinath takes care of so much, and there are Radha, Bingo (Baijnath ), Yogi (Yogesh), Anand, and everyone of them. Their children also continue this circle of closeness. It is a gift, a joy, and a responsibility I cherish every day. Their love and presence in my life have been as profound as any melody I have sung, steady, enduring, and deeply grounding.Audiences often noticed similarities between your voice and Lata Mangeshkar’s. How did you view that association?Similarity is not something one manufactures. It simply exists. What matters is what you do with it. I was always conscious that sincerity is more important than distinction. If the intention is honest, the voice naturally finds its own identity. I never tried to sound different deliberately. I tried to sound true. Did carrying such a well-known surname ever feel like a responsibility?Responsibility, yes. Burden, never. It reminded me to maintain standards at all times. In a family where work is taken seriously, casualness is not an option. We were taught that ethics, culture, and devotion are the foundations of any career. Our work was always seen as an offering to our parents, to the Almighty, and to the audience. When you see your work that way, you cannot treat it lightly.Your repertoire moves easily between devotional music and popular songs. How did you maintain that balance?Both require the same foundation. Whether a song is light or contemplative, it demands understanding its nuances. Devotional music asks for surrender, while popular music asks for timing and restraint. I enjoyed moving between these spaces. I also believe learning never stops. We are all students for life. I kept observing changes, trends, and new expressions. That curiosity kept my work alive.Your devotional songs became deeply embedded in people’s lives. Did that surprise you?I never thought about reach. I thought about truth. Devotional music responds to sincerity, not strategy. Perhaps people felt that the voice was not performing belief, but resting within it. You have sung in many languages and musical traditions. What did that diversity give you as an artist?Perspective. Every language teaches humility. You listen more carefully. You respect the word, the emotion, and the culture it comes from. That awareness keeps an artist alert and grounded.Your bond with Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar is often spoken of with admiration. What defined that for you?Trust and ease. We understood each other without explanation. He knew I would be honest, and I knew he valued clarity over agreement. Those are rare conditions, and they make creative work deeply fulfilling.You have also expressed yourself through painting. What does that medium offer that music does not?Silence. Painting slows thought down. It allows you to sit with an idea without sound. I have painted interpretations of Ghalib, of Meera, of emotions that do not need words. Painting complements music because it asks for contemplation rather than expression.When you look back at your career, what gives you the greatest satisfaction?Continuity. The ability to work steadily, to adapt without losing myself, and to remain curious over decades. Longevity requires care. It does not respond well to urgency.Did you ever feel the need to chase recognition or redefine your image?No. I trusted the work. Recognition follows its own rhythm. I preferred consistency over restlessness.Many artists struggle with self-doubt. How did you maintain confidence over such a long journey?Confidence comes from preparation. When you know you have done the work sincerely, doubt finds very little space to stay. I believed in readiness more than reassurance.Your life has included both joy and deeply personal moments. How did you maintain balance?By understanding that life does not demand commentary at every turn. Some moments ask for expression. Others ask for stillness. Balance comes from knowing the difference. At ninety, how do you see the arc of your life and work?With calm and satisfaction. I did what felt true to me. I honoured my voice, my family, and my values. That feels complete.What would you say to younger artists who admire your journey?Pay attention. To your craft, to your instincts, to the people you work with. Excellence grows quietly. Let it.As the conversation draws to a close, there is no sense of finality in the room. At ninety, Usha Mangeshkar does not speak like someone summing up a life. She speaks like someone still inhabiting it fully. There is no dramatic pause, no attempt to crystallise wisdom into slogans. And yet, as she continues, something settles into place with unmistakable clarity.What becomes evident is that her genius was never performative. It lay in precision, in restraint, in the long discipline of showing up prepared when no one was watching. In an age that rewards immediacy, she chose patience. In a world quick to measure success by visibility, she measured it by integrity. Her voice did not seek to rise above others. It learned instead how to arrive exactly where it was needed.Listening to her, one understands that endurance is not accidental. It is built through thousands of small decisions made correctly. The decision to listen more than speak. To practise before performing. To remain curious rather than defensive. To let recognition come, but never let it lead. Her journey reminds us that greatness is not always loud. Often, it is exacting, consistent, and quietly uncompromising.When asked what remains essential after all these years, her answer does not point outward. It turns inward.“Stay honest with your work,” she says, almost gently. “If you do that, everything else finds its place. The moment you start performing for approval, something becomes fragile. But when you perform out of understanding, it lasts.”There is something profoundly instructive in that calm certainty. Here is an artist who lived alongside legends, who witnessed eras change, technologies shift, tastes evolve, and yet never altered her core. Her voice adapted, but her values did not. She did not hurry to define herself, nor did she resist change. She simply stayed attentive.That attentiveness, sustained over seven decades, is her true genius.For younger artists navigating a world that demands speed, comparison, and constant reinvention, her life offers a different map. One that values preparation over publicity. Depth over display. Continuity over noise. It suggests that it is possible to build a life in art without exhaustion, without bitterness, without erasure of self.As the conversation ends, there is no sense of conclusion. Only continuity. The feeling that some voices do not belong to a moment, or even to a generation. They belong to a discipline. To a way of being. To the quiet confidence that comes from knowing one has honoured the work fully.Usha Mangeshkar’s life …..It asks to be understood. And once understood, it leaves behind something rare and enduring: the reassurance that a life built with clarity, humility, and unwavering commitment does not fade. It settles. It stays. And it continues to teach, long after the song has ended.Also Read: Usha Mangeshkar Recalls Winning Her First Filmfare Trophy at Filmfare Awards Marathi 2025。 “具身智能下一个爆发式增长的节点就在落地上，如果能有更多体量大、链条长、适配度高的行业场景托举，大家的步子会迈得更大。”研发制造“灵巧手”的安徽中科灵犀科技有限公司创始人、总经理王文伟说。 “最缺的不是技术，而是验证；最难的不是拿到第一笔资金，而是解锁第一次应用。”这是记者近期在安徽走访未来产业企业时，听到最多的一句话。解决这一痛点，为不同赛道、不同成熟度的未来产业“量身定制”更适配、规模化的应用场景，则是安徽培育发展未来产业的密码之一。 具身智能企业与生产制造企业“精准牵手”，正是场景定制的代表之一。以“灵巧手”为例，电机生产线提供了“手—眼—臂—脑”闭环架构的验证，帮助研发人员结合真实生产节奏对产品的方案架构、算法逻辑予以优化，最终跟上了生产节拍，在10秒内稳定完成操作全流程，“灵巧手”智能化水平得到升级。 今年的政府工作报告提出，建立未来产业投入增长和风险分担机制，培育发展未来能源、量子科技、生物制造、具身智能、脑机接口、6G等未来产业。在具身智能领域，为了帮助更多企业打开应用市场，中科灵犀所在的合肥市建成了具身智能机器人场景训练平台，推动工业制造、家庭、商超等30余个场景支持技术验证。 场景的精准供给，不仅为技术迭代提供“练兵场”，也为企业成长搭建“快车道”，帮助前沿技术快速实现商业化。 作为国内最早专注于工业检测的量子企业之一，安徽省国盛量子科技有限公司今年在手订单金额已有数千万元，政务、金融、城轨等适配场景的开放，让公司得以快速打开局面。 “叠加场景验证资源、标杆场景奖励等配套政策，我们更顺利地验证产品价值、获取示范订单，打通了从技术到市场的商业闭环。
二 | ”国盛量子创始人赵博文说。
三 | 今年2月，安徽发布《关于巩固拓展经济稳中向好势头若干政策举措》明确，将遴选一批未来产业标杆应用场景和商业化应用解决方案给予一次性奖励。
四 | 记者从安徽省发展改革委了解到，安徽针对未来产业细分领域精准施策，对于处在量子科技产业化前期领域的企业，主动开放变电站、加密通信等场景，加快技术产业化进程；对于生物制造等已实现初步产业化的领域，通过成立产业联盟、常态化发布供需清单，打通供需两端、拓展市场渠道；对于聚变能源等远期布局的领域，以同步开发衍生技术和副产品为重点，筑牢长期发展根基。
五 | 走进蚌埠医科大学第一附属医院脑机接口与神经调控病房，记者看到，一名患者头戴黑色的脑电采集帽，帽子上布满密密麻麻的触点。只需脑中想象握拳的动作，患者右手上的机械手套就缓缓合拢，带动手部运动，进行康复训练。 “脑机接口产品的特殊性决定了其更需要以临床应用为起点，而不是科研人员先闷头做，做完再去找应用。我们非常需要精准地打通技术与需求、科研与临床、产品与市场的桥梁。”安徽北方微电子研究院集团有限公司脑机接口方向科技带头人范雪梅说。 2025年起，安徽北方微电子研究院集团有限公司在蚌埠市相关部门的支持下，与蚌埠医科大学第一附属医院合作开展多项脑机接口技术的临床应用试验，不断取得技术突破。如今，公司在医疗、工业等应用场景上多点开花，也带动蚌埠脑机接口产业加快完善从核心器件、系统集成到场景应用的全产业链。
六 | 一个个新的场景加快释放，绘就出未来产业的新图景。据统计，安徽首批10个省级未来产业先导区集聚核心企业超150家，全产业链规模已超过930亿元。根据《安徽省未来产业发展行动方案》，到2030年，安徽未来产业竞争力显著提升，部分领域实现全球引领，全省未来产业规模力争达到5000亿元。(记者 马姝瑞 胡锐)。
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