Asha Bhosle facts for kids
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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 has been singing for over 80 years! She has recorded songs for movies and albums in many different Indian languages. She has won many awards, including two National Film Awards and nine Filmfare Awards. In 2000, she received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is India's highest award for cinema. The Indian government also honored her with the Padma Vibhushan in 2008. This is the second-highest civilian award in the country. In 2011, the Guinness World Records recognized her as the most recorded artist in music history.
Asha Bhosle is the sister of another famous singer, Lata Mangeshkar. They both belong to the well-known Mangeshkar family. Asha Bhosle is famous for her wide vocal range and ability to sing many different styles. Her songs include film music, pop, ghazals, bhajans, traditional Indian classical music, folk songs, qawwalis, and Rabindra Sangeet. Besides Hindi, she has sung in over 20 Indian and foreign languages. In 2013, she acted for the first time in the film Mai. Critics praised her acting in the movie. In 2006, she said she had recorded over 12,000 songs. Many sources have repeated this impressive number.
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Early Life and First Songs
Asha Mangeshkar was born in a small village called Goar in Sangli, India. She came from a musical family. Her father, Deenanath Mangeshkar, was an actor and classical singer. When Asha was nine years old, her father passed away. Her family then moved to Mumbai.
To help her family, Asha and her older sister Lata Mangeshkar started singing and acting in films. Asha sang her first film song, "Chala Chala Nav Bala," for the Marathi film Majha Bal in 1943. She made her Hindi film debut in 1948 with the song "Saawan Aaya" for the film Chunariya. Her first solo Hindi film song was for the movie Raat Ki Rani in 1949.
At 16, she married Ganpatrao Bhosle. They later separated in 1960.
A Star's Journey in Music
In the late 1940s and early 1950s, other female singers were very popular. But Asha Bhosle sang more songs than most singers in Hindi films during the 1950s. Many of these songs were for smaller films. She started gaining recognition with songs like those in Sangdil (1952).
Film director Bimal Roy gave her a chance to sing in Parineeta (1953). Then, Raj Kapoor chose her to sing all the songs in Boot Polish (1954). This helped her become very popular.
Asha Bhosle worked a lot with music director O. P. Nayyar. Their big success came with B. R. Chopra's Naya Daur (1957). Her duets with Mohammad Rafi, like "Maang Ke Saath Tumhara" and "Uden Jab Jab Zulfein Teri," became very famous. This was the first time she sang all the songs for a film's main actress. B. R. Chopra continued to work with her on many other films.
In 1966, Asha Bhosle's songs for R.D. Burman's film Teesri Manzil were a huge hit. She worked hard to sing the Western-style songs like "Aaja Aaja" and "O Haseena Zulfonwali." These songs became very successful. Asha Bhosle and R.D. Burman worked together on many more hits and later got married. She also became known as the singing voice for actress and dancer Helen in many films.
In 1981, Asha Bhosle sang ghazals for the film Umrao Jaan. These songs, like "Dil Cheez Kya Hai," were different from her usual style. They earned her the first National Film Award of her career. A few years later, she won another National Award for the song "Mera Kuchh Saamaan" from Ijaazat (1987).
In 1995, Asha Bhosle, at 62, sang for actress Urmila Matondkar in the movie Rangeela. The songs "Tanha Tanha" and "Rangeela Re," composed by A. R. Rahman, were very popular. She continued to have chart-topping songs in the 2000s, like "Radha Kaise Na Jale" from Lagaan (2001). In 2012, she was a judge on the TV show Sur Kshetra.
In 2013, at 79, Asha Bhosle acted in the film Mai. She played a 65-year-old mother with Alzheimer's disease. She received good reviews for her acting. In May 2020, Asha Bhosle started her own YouTube channel called "Asha Bhosle Official."
Working with Music Directors
O. P. Nayyar's Influence
O. P. Nayyar was a music director who helped Asha Bhosle create her own unique singing style. He first met her in 1952. He gave her big opportunities in successful films like Baap Re Baap (1955) and C.I.D. (1956). Their work on Naya Daur (1957) made them very famous.
Their songs were often lively and charming. Examples include "Aaiye Meharbaan" from Howrah Bridge (1958) and "Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera" from Mere Sanam (1965). They also created popular duets with Mohammad Rafi, like "Mangke Saath Tumhara" and "Uden Jab Jab Zulfein Teri." Asha Bhosle recorded her last song for O. P. Nayyar in 1974. They stopped working together in 1972.
Partnership with Khayyam
Music director Khayyam also recognized Asha Bhosle's talent early on. They worked together on films like Footpath and Phir Subah Hogi. Their most famous collaboration is for the songs of Umrao Jaan.
Ravi's Melodies
Ravi was another music director who loved Asha Bhosle's voice. She sang for his first movie Vachan (1955). The lullaby "Chanda Mama Door Ke" from this film became very popular. Ravi also had her sing bhajans for movies like Kaajal. They recorded many different types of songs, including the funny duet "C A T...Cat, Cat Maane Billi" with Kishore Kumar.
Sachin Dev Burman's Compositions
Sachin Dev Burman also saw Asha Bhosle's talent. When he had disagreements with Lata Mangeshkar for a few years, Asha Bhosle became his main female singer. They created many songs for films like Nau Do Gyarah, Kala Pani, and Sujata. They continued to work together even after 1962.
Rahul Dev Burman's Modern Sound
Asha Bhosle first met Rahul Dev Burman (also known as Pancham) when he was still young. Their musical partnership became famous with Teesri Manzil (1966). She sang many different kinds of songs with him, including cabarets, rock, disco, ghazals, and classical songs.
In the 1970s, their modern Western-style songs became very popular in Hindi films. Songs like "Piya Tu Ab To Aaja" (Caravan) and "Dum Maro Dum" (Hare Rama Hare Krishna, 1971) were huge hits. They also recorded many popular duets with Kishore Kumar. In the 1980s, they created more subtle songs for films like Ijaazat (1987), including "Mera Kuch Saaman". Asha Bhosle married Rahul Dev Burman in 1980. Their partnership lasted until his death.
Bappi Lahiri's Hits
Asha Bhosle worked with Bappi Lahiri from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s. She sang many songs for him in hit films like Namak Halaal (1982) and Sharaabi (1984). Their last duet with Kishore Kumar was "Guru Guru, Aa Jao Guru" from Waqt Ki Awaz (1988). Bappi Lahiri also composed the memorable ghazal "Kisi Nazar Ko Tera Intazaar Aaj Bhi Hai" for Aitbaar (1985).
A. R. Rahman's Fresh Sound
A. R. Rahman is often credited with Asha Bhosle's "comeback" in the film Rangeela (1995). Songs like "Tanha Tanha" and "Rangeela Re" were very successful. They continued to record more hits, including "Radha Kaise Na Jale" from Lagaan (2001) and "Kahin Aag Lage" from Taal.
Other Notable Collaborations
Asha Bhosle also worked with many other talented composers.
- Madan Mohan recorded popular folk songs with her, like "Jhumka Gira Re" from Mera Saaya (1966).
- She sang "Jaaneman Jaaneman" with K. J. Yesudas for Salil Chowdhury in Chhoti Si Baat (1976).
- She had many hit songs with C. Ramchandra, including "Eena Meena Deeka" from Aasha.
- She worked with Anu Malik on songs like "Yeh Lamha Filhaal Jee Lene De" from Filhaal and "Kitabein Bahut Si" from Baazigar.
- She also collaborated with Ilaiyaraaja, Jaidev, and Shankar–Jaikishan, creating many memorable songs.
Music Beyond Films
Special Albums
Asha Bhosle has released many albums that are not from films. In 1987, she worked with lyricist Gulzar and music director R.D. Burman on 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, Asha Bhosle experimented with remixes of R.D. Burman's songs. Albums like Rahul And I became very popular. In 1997, she released a pop album called Janam Samjha Karo with Lesle Lewis. This album was a huge hit and won her many awards.
In 2002, she became a music composer herself with the album Aap Ki Asha. She also sang duets with Pakistani singer Adnan Sami on his albums Kabhi to nazar milao and Barse Badal. Asha Bhosle has also sung many ghazals for albums like Meraj-E-Ghazal and Kashish. In 2005, she released an album dedicated to famous ghazal singers.
In 2006, she recorded Asha and Friends, singing duets with actors Sanjay Dutt and Urmila Matondkar, and even cricket player Brett Lee. In 2014, she sang "Bappa Morya" with her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle. In 2016, she released the album "82," named after her age at the time. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, she joined over 200 Indian artists to sing "Jayatu Jayatu Bharatam" to unite the country.
Concerts and International Work
Asha Bhosle has performed concerts all over the world, including Canada, Dubai, the UK, and the US. In 2007, she toured the US, Canada, and West Indies with singers Sonu Nigam, Kunal Ganjawala, and Kailash Kher.
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" as a tribute to her.
In 2005, the American string quartet Kronos Quartet re-recorded R.D. Burman's songs and had Asha Bhosle sing 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 "Ae Naujawan Sab Kuchh Yahan" and "Yeh Mera Dil Pyaar Ka Diwana" in their hit single "Don't Phunk with My Heart".
Singing in Different Languages
Bengali Songs
Asha Bhosle sang her first Bengali song in 1958. She recorded many "Pooja Songs" in Bengali. Rahul Dev Burman also converted some of his Hindi songs into Bengali for her. She sang many songs for Bengali films in the 1970s and 1980s. In 2014, she released the album "Pancham Tumi Kothay" to honor her husband Rahul Dev 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 recorded traditional Marathi stage music. In the 1950s and 60s, she and her sister Lata were the main singers for Marathi films. She won the 1962 Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the film Manini. She has also sung many Marathi devotional songs.
Personal Life and Hobbies
Asha Bhosle lives in South Mumbai. She married Ganpatrao Bhosle at 16. They later separated in 1960. She has three children. Her eldest son, Hemant Bhosle, was a music director and passed away in 2015. Her daughter, Varsha, passed away in 2012. Her youngest son, Anand Bhosle, manages her career. Her grandson, Chaitanya Bhosle, is also a musician. Her sisters Lata and Usha Mangeshkar are also playback singers.
Asha Bhosle married Rahul Dev Burman in 1980. This was the second marriage for both of them.
Asha Bhosle loves to cook! She is known for her amazing kadai ghosht and biryani dishes. She even said that if she hadn't become a singer, she would have become a cook. Her love for cooking led her to open successful restaurants called Asha's in places like Dubai and Kuwait. These restaurants serve traditional North-Western Indian cuisine. She personally trained the chefs for her restaurants. In 2017, a wax statue of Asha Bhosle was placed at the Madame Tussauds gallery in New Delhi.
Relationship with Lata Mangeshkar
People often talk about a rivalry between Asha Bhosle and her sister Lata Mangeshkar, but they both say these are just stories. As children, they were very close. Lata even left school because she wanted to take Asha with her, and the school wouldn't allow it.
There were times when their relationship was difficult. Asha Bhosle once said that Lata did not approve of her marriage. Asha worked hard to create her own unique singing style, different from Lata's, so she wouldn't be in her sister's shadow.
Despite this, Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar have sung many duets together. Their first duet was for the film Daman (1951). Some of their famous duets include "Man Bhawan Ke Ghar aye" (Chori Chori, 1956) and "Main Chali Main Chali" (Padosan, 1968). In recent years, they have often been seen together in public, enjoying each other's company.
Awards and Honors
Asha Bhosle has received many awards and honors throughout her long career.
Filmfare Awards
Asha Bhosle has won seven Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards. She won her first two awards in 1967 and 1969. After 1979, she asked not to be considered for the awards to give new singers a chance. She also received a Special Award for Rangeela in 1996 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)
Grammy Nominations
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 Recognitions
Asha Bhosle has received many other awards and honors:
- 1987: Nightingale Of Asia Award
- 1989: Lata Mangeshkar Award
- 1997: MTV Award (for Jaanam Samajha Karo)
- 2000: Singer of the Millennium (Dubai)
- 2000: Dadasaheb Phalke Award (India's highest cinema award)
- 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)
- 2008: Padma Vibhushan (India's second-highest civilian honor)
- 2011: Guinness Book of World Records recognized her as the most recorded artist in music history.
- 2015: Listed among BBC's 100 inspiring women.
- 2021: Maharashtra Bhushan (highest civilian award in Maharashtra).
Images for kids
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Asha Bhosle at Sunidhi Chauhan's wedding reception
See also
In Spanish: Asha Bhosle para niños
