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Asha Bhosle
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Asha Bhosle in 2015
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Asha Mangeshkar
8 September 1933 Goar, Sangli, Sangli State, British India
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| Years active | 1943–present |
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| Spouse(s) | Ganpatrao Bhosle (m. 1949; sep. 1960; died 1966) |
| Children | 3 (including Varsha Bhosle) |
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| Relatives | See list |
| Family | Mangeshkar family and Manikya dynasty (in-laws) |
| Awards | Full list |
| Honours | Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2000) Padma Vibhushan (2008) Banga Bibhushan (2018) Maharashtra Bhushan (2021) |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
Asha Bhosle (born 8 September 1933) is a famous Indian singer, businesswoman, actress, and TV personality. She is known for her amazing voice and has sung in many Indian cinema films. People often call her one of the greatest and most important singers in Hindi cinema.
Asha Bhosle's career has lasted over eighty years! She has recorded thousands of songs for movies and albums in many different Indian languages. She has won many awards, including two National Film Awards and a record seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer. In 2000, she received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is India's highest award for cinema. In 2008, the Indian government honored her with the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian award. The Guinness World Records recognized her in 2011 as the artist who has recorded the most songs in music history.
Asha Bhosle is the sister of another legendary singer, Lata Mangeshkar. She is famous for her wide vocal range and for being able to sing many different styles of music. Her songs include film music, pop, ghazals (a type of poetry set to music), bhajans (devotional songs), traditional Indian classical music, folk songs, qawwalis (a form of Sufi devotional music), and Rabindra Sangeet (songs written by Rabindranath Tagore). Besides Hindi, she has sung in over 20 Indian and foreign languages. In 2013, she acted for the first time in the film Mai and received praise for her acting.
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The Amazing Journey of Asha Bhosle
Her Early Life and Start
Asha Mangeshkar was born in a small village called Goar in Sangli, India. She came from a musical family; her father, Deenanath Mangeshkar, was a classical singer and actor. When Asha was nine years old, her father passed away. Her family then moved to Mumbai. To help her family, Asha and her elder sister Lata Mangeshkar started singing and acting in films.
Her first film song was "Chala Chala Nav Bala" for the Marathi film Majha Bal (1943). She sang her first Hindi film song, "Saawan Aaya," in 1948. Her first solo Hindi song was for the movie Raat Ki Raani (1949).
Her Rise in Bollywood
In the late 1940s and early 1950s, other female singers were very popular. However, Asha Bhosle sang many songs, especially in smaller films. She started getting noticed with songs composed by Sajjad Hussain for Sangdil (1952). That same year, she sang 10 out of 11 songs in the film Chham Chhama Chham.
Soon, famous director Bimal Roy gave her a chance to sing in Parineeta (1953). Raj Kapoor chose her to sing all the songs in Boot Polish (1954), which made her even more popular.
Asha Bhosle became very successful with music director O. P. Nayyar in films like Naya Daur (1957). Her duets with Mohammad Rafi, such as "Maang Ke Saath Tumhara" and "Uden Jab Jab Zulfein Teri," became huge hits. She sang all the songs for the main actress in Naya Daur, which was a big step for her. She also worked with other great composers like Sachin Dev Burman and Ravi.
In 1966, Asha Bhosle's songs for R.D. Burman's film Teesri Manzil became very popular. Songs like "Aaja Aaja," "O Haseena Zulfonwali," and "O Mere Sona Re" were big hits. She worked closely with R.D. Burman, and their partnership led to many successful songs and eventually, they got married. During the 1960s and 70s, she was often the singing voice for the famous actress and dancer Helen.
In 1981, Asha Bhosle sang beautiful ghazals for the film Umrao Jaan, including "Dil Cheez Kya Hai." These songs were different from her usual style and won her first National Film Award. A few years later, she won another National Award for "Mera Kuchh Saamaan" from Ijaazat (1987).
In 1995, at 62, she sang for actress Urmila Matondkar in the movie Rangeela. Songs like "Tanha Tanha" and "Rangeela Re," composed by A. R. Rahman, were very popular. She continued to have hits in the 2000s, including "Radha Kaise Na Jale" from Lagaan (2001). In 2013, at 79, she made her acting debut in the film Mai, playing a mother with Alzheimer's disease, and received good reviews. In May 2020, she launched her own YouTube channel.
Working with Famous Music Directors
Asha Bhosle has worked with many talented music directors throughout her career.
O. P. Nayyar
O. P. Nayyar was a very important composer for Asha Bhosle. He helped her create her own unique singing style. They worked together on many hit films like Baap Re Baap (1955) and Naya Daur (1957). Their songs were often lively and romantic, such as "Aaiye Meharbaan" and "Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera." They also created popular duets with Mohammad Rafi, like "Uden Jab Jab Zulfein Teri." Their partnership ended in 1972.
Khayyam
Khayyam was another composer who recognized Asha Bhosle's talent early on. Their most famous work together is the beautiful ghazals from the film Umrao Jaan.
Ravi
Music director Ravi loved Asha Bhosle's voice. She sang for his first movie Vachan (1955), and the lullaby "Chanda Mama Door Ke" became an instant hit. They recorded many types of songs, including devotional songs (bhajans) and fun duets like "C A T...Cat, Cat Maane Billi" with Kishore Kumar.
Sachin Dev Burman
Sachin Dev Burman also saw Asha Bhosle's amazing talent. When he had disagreements with Lata Mangeshkar for a few years, Asha Bhosle became his main female singer. They created many memorable songs for films like Nau Do Gyarah and Kala Pani.
Rahul Dev Burman (Pancham)
Asha Bhosle's partnership with Rahul Dev Burman (also known as Pancham) was very special. They first worked together on Teesri Manzil (1966). She sang many different types of songs for him, including rock, disco, and classical. They recorded many popular duets with Kishore Kumar, such as "Jaan-E-Jaan Dhundhta Phir Raha." In the 1980s, they created subtle and emotional songs for films like Ijaazat (1987), including "Mera Kuch Saaman". Asha Bhosle married R. D. Burman in 1980, and their musical partnership continued until his death.
Bappi Lahiri
Asha Bhosle had a long collaboration with Bappi Lahiri, singing for many hit films like Namak Halaal (1982) and Sharaabi (1984). She also sang the memorable ghazal "Kisi Nazar Ko Tera Intazaar Aaj Bhi Hai" for Aitbaar (1985).
Ilaiyaraaja
The famous South Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja started working with Asha Bhosle in the early 1980s. Their first collaboration was for the film Moondram Pirai (1982), which was later remade in Hindi as Sadma.
A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman helped Asha Bhosle make a big "comeback" with the film Rangeela (1995). Songs like "Tanha Tanha" and "Rangeela Re" were huge hits. They continued to record popular songs like "Radha Kaise Na Jale" from Lagaan (2001).
Jaidev
S D Burman's assistant Jaidev also worked with Asha Bhosle on films like Hum Dono (1961). She considered Jaidev a close friend.
Shankar–Jaikishan
Shankar–Jaikishan worked with Asha Bhosle on many songs, especially from 1965 to 1972. She won a Filmfare Award for "Parde Mein Rehne Do" from Shikar (1968), composed by them.
Anu Malik
Composer Anu Malik and Asha Bhosle have recorded many songs together, including hits like "Yeh Lamha Filhaal Jee Lene De" from Filhaal and "Kitabein Bahut Si" from Baazigar.
Other Composers
Asha Bhosle also sang many popular songs for Madan Mohan, including "Jhumka Gira Re." She worked with Salil Chowdhury, C. Ramchandra, and many other well-known composers.
Beyond Film Music
Asha Bhosle has also released many non-film albums.
Private Albums
In 1987, she teamed up with lyricist Gulzar and R.D. Burman for a double album called Dil Padosi Hai. In 1995, she learned classical music from maestro Ali Akbar Khan. Later, they recorded an album called Legacy, which was nominated for a Grammy Award.
In the 1990s, she experimented with remixed versions of R.D. Burman's songs, which became very popular. In 1997, her pop album Janam Samjha Karo was a huge hit and won her an MTV Award. In 2002, she became a music composer herself with the album Aap Ki Asha. She also sang duets with Pakistani singer Adnan Sami for his albums.
In 2005, Asha Bhosle released an album called Asha as a tribute to famous ghazal singers. She recorded classic ghazals with modern music to appeal to younger listeners. She also sang with famous people like actors Sanjay Dutt and Urmila Matondkar, and even cricketer Brett Lee.
Concerts and International Collaborations
Asha Bhosle has performed in concerts all over the world, including Canada, Dubai, the UK, and the US. In 2007, she toured with singers Sonu Nigam, Kunal Ganjawala, and Kailash Kher in a tour called "The Incredibles."
In the 1990s, she sang with international artists like Boy George and the boy band Code Red. She also recorded "The Way you Dream" with Michael Stipe for the movie Bulletproof Monk.
In 1997, the British band Cornershop released a song called "Brimful of Asha," which was a tribute to her and became an international hit. In 2005, the American string quartet Kronos Quartet re-recorded R.D. Burman's songs with Asha Bhosle singing them. Their album, You've Stolen My Heart: Songs from R.D. Burman's Bollywood, was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2006. Also in 2005, The Black Eyed Peas used parts of her songs in their hit single "Don't Phunk with My Heart."
Bengali and Marathi Career
Asha Bhosle has also had a very successful career in Bengali and Marathi music.
Bengali Songs
She sang her first Bengali song in 1958. She recorded many "Pooja Songs" in Bengali, which are special songs for festivals. R.D. Burman also converted some of his Hindi songs into Bengali versions for her. She sang many songs for Bengali films in the 1970s and 80s. In 2014, she released an album called "Pancham Tumi Kothay" to honor her husband R.D. Burman.
Marathi Songs
Asha Bhosle started singing in Marathi films with Gokulcha Raja. She has sung thousands of Marathi film songs and non-film songs (Bhavgeet). She also sang traditional Marathi stage music (Natya Sangeet). She won the 1962 Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the Marathi film Manini. She also sang many Marathi devotional songs.
Her Personal Life
Asha Bhosle is an excellent cook and loves cooking. She is known for her delicious kadai ghosht and biryani. She even runs successful restaurants in Dubai and Kuwait called "Bhosle's," which serve traditional North-Western Indian food. She personally trained the chefs for her restaurants.
Asha Bhosle's house is in South Mumbai. She has three children. Her youngest child, Anand Bhosle, manages her career. Her grandson, Chaitanya Bhosle, is also a musician and part of a boy band. Her granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle, is an emerging singer and dancer who has sung with Asha Bhosle.
Asha Bhosle married Rahul Dev Burman in 1980. This was the second marriage for both of them.
Rivalry with Lata Mangeshkar
People often talk about a rivalry between Asha Bhosle and her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar, even though both sisters say these stories are not true. As children, they were very close. However, there were some tensions between them, especially when Asha eloped to get married.
In her early career, Asha Bhosle was often compared to her elder sister. She worked hard to create her own unique singing style so she wouldn't be in Lata's shadow. Despite this, Asha and Lata have also sung many duets together, including "Man Bhawan Ke Ghar aye" (Chori Chori, 1956) and "Main Chali Main Chali" (Padosan, 1968). In recent years, they have often been seen together, enjoying each other's company.
Awards and Honors
Asha Bhosle has received many awards and honors for her incredible contributions to music.
Filmfare Awards
She has won seven Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards. She won her first two in 1967 and 1969. After 1979, she asked not to be considered for these awards to give new talent a chance. She also received a Special Award in 1996 for Rangeela and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.
- Filmfare Best Female Playback Award
- 1967: "Garibon ki Suno" (Dus Lakh, 1966)
- 1969: "Parde Mein Rehne Do" (Shikar, 1968)
- 1972: "Piya Tu Ab To Aaja" (Caravan, 1971)
- 1972: "Dum Maro Dum" (Hare Rama Hare Krishna, (1971)
- 1974: "Hone Lagi Hai Raat" (Naina, 1973)
- 1975: "Chain Se Humko Kabhi" (Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye, 1974)
- 1979: "Yeh Mera Dil" (Don, 1978)
- Special Award
- 1996 – Special Award (Rangeela, 1995)
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2001 – Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
National Film Awards
Asha Bhosle has won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer twice:
- 1981: Dil Cheez Kya Hai (Umrao Jaan)
- 1986: Mera Kuch Samaan (Ijaazat)
IIFA Awards
- IIFA Award for Best Female Playback
- 2002: "Radha Kaisa Na Jale" (Lagaan)
Grammys
Asha Bhosle is one of the few Indian artists to be nominated for a Grammy Award.
- 39th Grammy Awards - 1997
- Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album - Ali Akbar Khan's Legacy (nominated)
- 48th Grammy Awards - 2006
- Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album - You've Stolen My Heart (nominated)
Other Awards and Recognitions
- 1987: Nightingale Of Asia Award
- 1997: MTV Award (for Jaanam Samajha Karo)
- 2000: Singer of the Millennium (Dubai)
- 2002: BBC Lifetime Achievement Award (presented by the UK Prime Minister Tony Blair)
- 2002: Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer - Female (for Radha Kaise Na Jale from Lagaan)
- 2008: Honored with the Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India.
- 2011: The Guinness Book of World Records officially recognized her as the most recorded artist in music history, with over 11,000 songs in more than 20 Indian languages.
- 2015: Included in the BBC list of 100 inspiring women.
- 2021: Honored with the Maharashtra Bhushan by the Government of Maharashtra.
See also
In Spanish: Asha Bhosle para niños
