One of India’s greatest singers, and sister to the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle celebrates her 81st birthday today (8 September, 2015). The versatile singer has given the country and the world, classic and unforgettable songs.
The Mangeshkar sisters (Lata, Asha and Usha) carved their respective niches in Bollywood. Though Lata Mangeshkar seemed to overshadow the other two, Asha Bhosle eventually reached enviable peaks as a singer in the film industry and beyond, having sung in many languages.
Today as a highly successful and respected singer and a fairly good restaurateur, Asha Bhosle enjoys a place in every Indian’s heart. On this occasion walk down the memory lane and revisit some of her evergreen numbers that have stood the test of time and remained popular favourites of the masses.
1. A sweet and peppy Asha Bhosle-Mohammad Rafi duet from Valla Kya Baat Hai (1962)
2. An evergreen romantic song from Paying Guest (1957) sung by one of the best pairings, Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar
3. Another all time favorite Asha Bhosle hit from Phagun (1958)
4. In this song from Kismat (1968), Asha Bhosle’s voice takes our Dil away
5. One of the greatest classic rendered by her in Umrao jaan (1981)
6. Ashaji’s voice in this song from Kismat (1969), makes you drool
7. The Asha Bhosle song that caused a sensation in the country and still does!
8. A modern favorite of the ever versatile Asha Bhosle from Dil toh Pagal Hai (1997)
9. Ashaji’s adorable album song with Munnabhai
10. Even ace cricketer Brett Lee couldn’t escape the Asha magic!
Folomojo wishes Asha Bhosle A Very Happy Birthday!
