Asha Bhosle was an Indian playback singer and actress known for her versatility in music, with a career spanning over eight decades.
She recorded songs in various Indian languages and won numerous awards, including two National Film Awards and the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Born into a musical family, Asha began her singing career at a young age, supporting her family after her father's death.
Biography
Early Life
Asha Bhosle was born on September 8, 1933, in the small hamlet of Goar in Sangli, Maharashtra, into a musical family. Her father, Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, was a classical singer and actor, which greatly influenced her early exposure to music. After her father's death when she was just nine, Asha and her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar, began singing and acting in films to support their family. Asha's first film song was "Chala Chala Nav Bala" for the Marathi film Majha Bal in 1943, and she made her Hindi film debut with "Saawan Aaya" in 1948.
Career
Asha Bhosle's career spanned over eight decades, during which she became one of the most prolific playback singers in Indian cinema. In the 1950s, she gained recognition for her work in low-budget films, eventually collaborating with renowned music directors like O. P. Nayyar and B. R. Chopra. Her versatility allowed her to sing across various genres, including Indian classical, folk, and pop music. Bhosle's duets with Mohammed Rafi, such as "Maang Ke Saath Tumhara" and "Uden Jab Jab Zulfein Teri," solidified her status in the industry. She also made significant contributions to Bengali and Marathi music, recording thousands of songs in multiple languages.
Legacy
Asha Bhosle is celebrated not only for her extensive discography but also for her numerous accolades, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan. In 2011, she was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most recorded artist in music history. Her influence on Indian music is profound, and she continues to inspire new generations of artists with her remarkable talent and dedication to her craft.
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Discography
Meyera O Manush (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)2024
- 1.Khakhono Sagar Chilo6:22
- 2.Hajar Janer Majhe5:24
- 3.Legeche Legeche6:07
- 4.Am Pala Cham Pala4:37
- 5.Mon Amar Deho Ghari5:43
- 6.Dhakka Peye4:46
- 7.Ektukhani Thakle Kache4:54
Meraj E Ghazal2018
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Raatne Baandhi Chhe Baahuthi2016
- 1.Dhyanam Shlok0:59
- 2.Raat Ne Main Baandhi Chhe10:31
- 3.Mane Maarage Malyaata9:47
- 4.Vhaalmo Maaro16:38
- 5.Kesoodo Chhe Laal10:36
- 6.Swasti Shri Gaam Mathi14:14
- 7.Maadhav11:07
822016
- 1.Oth4:15
- 2.Toran4:11
- 3.Diwas He5:31
- 4.Aswanche5:08
- 5.Barsun4:08
- 6.Ha Aasa Chandra4:35
MasterWorks2016
- 1.Man Kyoon Behka Re Behka Aadhi Raat Ko (From “Utsav”)5:40
- 2.Aur Kya Ahede Wafa (From “Sunny”) (Female version)3:03
- 3.Woh Beete Din (From “Purana Mandir”) (Female version)6:12
- 4.Roj Roj Aankhon Tale (From “Jeeva”)8:00
- 5.O Babuaa Yeh Mahua (From “Sadma”)4:18
- 6.Pighalta Hua Ye Sama (From “Darmiyaan”)5:24
- 7.Betain Na Betain Na Raina (From “Rudaali”)4:07
- 8.Radha Kaise Na Jale (From “Lagaan”)5:35
- 9.Dheere Dheere Zara Zara (From “Agar Tum Na Hote”)4:46
- 10.Ajnabi Mujhko Itna Bata (From “Pyaar to Hona Hi tha”)6:14
- 11.Baila Baila (From “Khwahish”)4:18
- 12.Meri Ankhon Mein Zara Jhanko To (From “Andar Baahar”)5:48
- 13.Dhuan Dhuan (From “Meenaxi”)5:42
- 14.Chand Grahan (From “Chand Grahan”)7:29
822016
- 1.Oth4:15
- 2.Toran4:11
- 3.Diwas He5:31
- 4.Aswanche5:08
- 5.Barsun4:08
- 6.Ha Aasa Chandra4:35
Talima Kanku Veray2015
- 1.Bavari Bavari Vibhavari6:28
- 2.Eni Talima Kanku Veray5:36
- 3.Thodi Kaline Thodi Gori5:36
- 4.Ali Bai, Have Hui Nahi5:44
- 5.Mare Mathe Matukadino Bhar4:18
- 6.Mare Vhalani Hare4:18
- 7.Aankhe Rati Chanothadi6:00
Naina Lagai Ke2010
- 1.Naina lagai kei5:11
- 2.Koi poochhe hai kabhi7:03
- 3.Chitthiyan dardan diyan5:34
- 4.Aaja re piya7:08
- 5.Naina lagai ke7:19
- 6.Humre naina5:16
- 7.Main tere sangh kaise6:22
- 8.Kangana main bandhoon4:43
- 9.Naina lagai ke6:58
Mone Rekho2009
- 1.Dingulo Bhola Galo Na4:06
- 2.Hoyto Ebhabe5:13
- 3.Se Je Amar4:52
- 4.Chudir Chunchun4:26
- 5.Haat Boseche4:52
- 6.Jete Parini5:01
- 7.O Ganga Ma5:13
- 8.Baje Guruguru5:44
A Brand New Album2005
- 1.Aaj Jane Ki Zid Na Karo9:48
- 2.Sarakti Jaye Hai (Ahista Ahista)5:15
- 3.Aawargi7:20
- 4.Dil Mein Ek Lehar3:35
- 5.Rafta Rafta5:50
- 6.Mujhe Tum Nazar Se4:37
- 7.Ranjish Hi Sahi5:22
- 8.Chupke Chupke4:58
- 9.Aaj Jane Ki Zid Na Karo4:03
You’ve Stolen My Heart: Songs From R.D. Burman’s Bollywood2005
- 1.Dum Maro Dum (Take Another Toke)4:44
- 2.Rishte Bante Hain (Relationships Grow Slowly)6:15
- 3.Mehbooba Mehbooba (Beloved, O Beloved)3:51
- 4.Ekta Deshlai Kathi Jwalao (Light a Match)3:59
- 5.Nodir Pare Utthchhe Dhnoa (Smoke Rises Across the River)6:00
- 6.Koi Aaya Aane Bhi De (If People Come)5:35
- 7.Mera Kuchh Saaman (Some of My Things)6:55
- 8.Saajan Kahan Jaoongi Main (Beloved, Where Would I Go?)5:43
- 9.Piya Tu Ab To Aaja (Lover, Come to Me Now)5:28
- 10.Dhanno Ki Aankhon (In Dhanno’s Eyes)4:04
- 11.Chura Liya Hai Tum Ne (You’ve Stolen My Heart)5:09
- 12.Saiyan Re Saiyan (My Lover Came Silently)5:49
Aap Ki Asha2001
- 1.Na Marte Hum3:54
- 2.Haske Mila Na Karo3:46
- 3.Aisa Bhi Kya (Fast)4:35
- 4.Dil Pyar Mein Lutake4:21
- 5.Uljhi Laton Ki Tarah4:15
- 6.Salamat Salamat4:46
- 7.Ha Aa Dekhna4:18
- 8.Dil Mere Gayeja5:46
- 9.Aisa Bhi Kya (Hip-Hop)4:58
- 10.Tribute to Majrooh Sahab0:54
Yere Ghana2000
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Songs of My Soul, Volume 12000
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Songs of My Soul, Volume 22000
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Kabhi To Nazar Milao1997
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Jaanam Samjha Karo1997
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Aawaz Chandnyache1996
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Rahul & I (Personal Memories)1996
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Dil Padosi Hai1987
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કલાનું કંકુ અને સ્વરનો સૂરજ1977
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Teri Meherbaniyan1982
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છાનું રે છપનું કંઈ થાય નહિ / તારી બાંધી રે પાલઘડીનું દુમતું રે1962
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ધીરે રે છોડો રે / મારો રે સુપડે દાણો ન પાણો1962
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Badini
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- His Master's Voice
- Record label
- Columbia Graphophone Co. Ltd.
Achievements
- Award
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- Award
- Padma Vibhushan
- Award
- BBC 100 Women
- Award
- National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer
- Award
- IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
Groups
- West India Company
Similar artists
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Asha Bhonsle, Asha Bosle, Ashaji, BOLSE ASHE, आशा भोंसल, आशा भोसले
Asha Bhosle was an Indian playback singer and actress who predominantly worked in Indian cinema. Known for her versatility, she was described in the media as one of the greatest and most influential singers in Hindi cinema. In a career spanning over eight decades, she recorded songs for films and albums in various Indian languages and won several accolades including two National Film Awards, four BFJA Awards, eighteen Maharashtra State Film Awards, nine Filmfare Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award and a record seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer, in addition to two Grammy nominations. In 2000, she was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in the field of cinema. In 2008, she was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour of the country. The Guinness Book of World Records acknowledged her in 2011 as the most recorded artist in music history.
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