On 29th July 2011, the book ‘Lata- Voice of the golden era’ (written by Dr. Mandar V. Bichu and published by Popular Prakashan) was released in Mauritius by two Mauritian Cabinet Ministers – Hon. Mrs. Bappoo (Minister of gender equality) and Hon. Mr. Choonee (Minister of arts and culture). The book was released at a special function marked to inaugurate the Indo-Gulf-Mauritius Marathi Film Festival, which was organized by Mauritius Film Development Corporation, Mauritius Maharashtra Mandali Federation, Gulf Marathi Business Forum, SQC Group and Cinemasangeet.Com.