Asha Bhosle’s 89th Birthday

Legendary Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle turned 89 on 8th September. Asha Bhosle’s contribution to music industry is enormous. She has been doing playback singing since 1943. Asha Bhosle is winner of many prestigious awards. She has been awarded the DadaSaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan award by the government of India.

Being younger sister of  iconic Lata Mangeshkar who is also referred as the Nightingale of India, she was often compared with her. But Asha Bhosle made a niche for herself in bollywood singing. Her versatility makes her stand out from all the singers. She can sing any kind of song with ease. She can sing ghazals, bhajans, romantic songs, sad songs, and high energy songs with effortless ease. She modulated her voice according to the mood of the song.

Asha Bhosle married music composer R D Burman and together they have given many memorable hit songs. Here are few of Asha Bhosle’s Best Song.

Roz Roz Ankhon Tale is a duet song of Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar from the movie Jeeva starring Sanjay Dutt and Mandakini. This song is sung is beautifully by both the singers. Music is composed by R D Burman. Lyrics are penned by Gulzar.

Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko song from the movie Yaadon Ki Baraat is one of the most popular song of 70’s era. This melodious song is sung by Asha Bhosle and Mohammad Rafi. The song became even more popular in 90’s when Bally Sagoo created a remix of this song and it became immensely popular.

Piya tu Ab To Aa Jaa is another memorable song of the diva. This song from the movie Caravan starring Jitendra and Asha Parekh became very popular. Sung exceptionally by Asha Bhosle with great expressions. Helen’s wonderful dance adds even more colour to the song.

Mera Kuch Saaman song from the movie Ijazat is another gem of a song sung by Asha Bhosle. The song is an ample testimony of Asha Bhosle’s versatility as a singer. She sings the song with pathos of a sad lover. Music of this song is composed by R D Burman and lyrics are penned by Gulzar.

Isharon Isharon Mein is a duet song sung by Asha Bhosle and Mohammad Rafi. This beautiful romantic track is an evergreen song. Asha Bhosle and Mohammad Rafi’s mesmerizing voice makes the song even more special.

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