Asha Bhosle
8 September 1933 – 12 April 2026
Asha Bhosle is an Indian playback singer who has recorded songs for Hindi cinema and in many other Indian languages since the 1940s. She worked extensively with the composers O. P. Nayyar and R. D. Burman and is known for film songs ranging from cabaret numbers to ghazals. Her honours include National Film Awards, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan.
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Life events
She was born into the musical family of the singer and actor Deenanath Mangeshkar.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe sang for the Marathi film Majha Bal at the age of ten.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe married her elder sister's personal secretary against her family's wishes.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHer recordings for O. P. Nayyar's score brought her wider recognition in Hindi cinema.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe score included Aaja Aaja and O Haseena Zulfonwali and started a long collaboration with the composer.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe marriage lasted until Burman's death in 1994.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for Dil Cheez Kya Hai.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgIndia's highest award in cinema was conferred on her for lifetime contribution.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe received India's second-highest civilian honour.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgShe played the title role in her first lead acting part.
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