Asha Bhosle is an Indian playback singer and vocalist. She has been a playback singer in films for almost six decades, a feat that earned her a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for recording the highest number of songs in music history. Asha has recorded more than 12000 songs in 20 different languages. Let us throw light on his personal and professional life journey.
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Biography/Wiki
Asha was born on 8 September 1933 (age 90 years; as in 2023) in Sangli, Maharashtra, British India. He was trained in classical music by his father Dinanath Mangeshkar along with his sister Lata Mangeshkar. She was very close to her sister Lata Mangeshkar in her childhood. Wherever Lata went, she took him with her; She also took Asha to her school. Asha was just nine years old when her father passed away. It was a difficult time for the family. He started acting and singing with his sister Lata Mangeshkar to support their family. He moved to Mumbai from Pune on the insistence of a family friend, Master Vinayak.
Asha Bhosle’s childhood picture
In 1943, when Asha was just 10 years old, she got the opportunity to sing ‘Chala Chala Nav Bala’ for the Marathi film ‘Manjha Bal’. At the age of 16, she eloped with 31-year-old Ganpat Rao Bhosale and married him.
Physical Appearance
Asha’s height is around 5′ 2″ and weight is around 64 kg. She has black eyes and black hair.
Family, Caste and Husband
Asha was born in a Gomantak Marathi Brahmin family. His father, Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, was a stage actor and classical singer. His mother Shevanti Mangeshkar was his father’s second wife.
Asha Bhosle’s father, Dinanath Mangeshkar
Asha Bhosle with her mother Shevanti
His brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar is a music director. Asha has an elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar, who is a playback singer. Her younger sister, Usha Mangeshkar, is also a playback artiste and her sister, Meena Khadikar, is a music director.
Asha Bhosle with her siblings
At the age of 16, Asha eloped with Lata Mangeshkar’s personal secretary Ganpatrao Bhosle. He married her against the wishes of his family. Their marriage failed miserably and they eventually separated. The couple had three children.
His son, Hemant Bhosle, was a pilot and also worked as a music director for some time. He died of cancer in Scotland in 2015.
Asha Bhosle with her son, Hemant Bhosle and grandson
Asha’s daughter Varsha Bhosle worked as a columnist for “The Sunday Observer” and “Rediff”. Varsha committed suicide on 8 October 2012; She was 56 years old and was suffering from depression.
Asha Bhosle with her daughter Varsha Bhosle
His youngest son, Anand Bhosle, studied film direction and business; He manages Asha’s career.
Asha Bhosle with her son Anand Bhosle
It was rumored that Asha was emotionally involved with OP Nayyar.
Asha Bhosle with OP Nayyar
In 1980, Asha married RD Burman, who was 6 years younger than her. She called them “Babs”. Their marriage was happy and lasted until Burman’s death in 1994.
Asha Bhosle with RD Burman
His grandson, Chaitanya (son of Hemant), is a member of India’s first and only boy band, “A Band of Boys”.
His granddaughter, Zanai (Anand’s daughter), is an entrepreneur. Zanai has also shared the stage with her grandmother Asha at a music awards show. Asha is advising her to become a singer.
Asha with her granddaughter Zanai
livelihood
Asha started her Hindi film career in 1948 with the song ‘Sawan Aaya’ from the film “Chunariya”. In 1949, she got her first Hindi solo song for the film “Raat Ki Rani”.
In the 1960s, the playback singing industry was led by Geeta Dutt, Shamshad Begum and Lata Mangeshkar. Asha got only those assignments which she had rejected. In 1954, Raj Kapoor signed her to sing “Nanhe Munne Bachche” with Mohammed Rafi in the film “Boot Polish”. He got a lot of popularity with this song.
In 1956, Bhosle got his big break with the film CID. This was the first time that she lent her voice for the lead actress of a film. Under the tutelage of OP Nayyar, Asha gave hit films like ‘Aaiye Meherban’, ‘Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein’, ‘Deewana Hua Badal’ and ‘Ude Jab Jab Zulfen Teri’. In 1974, Asha recorded her last song with Nayyar and separated from him.
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In 1966, he collaborated with RD Burman to create many hit soundtracks for films like Kaala Paani, Kaala Bazaar, Lajwanti, Sujata and Teen Deviyan. His songs in the film Teesri Manzil brought him fame and earned him popular praise. She has also lent her voice to western songs like ‘O Haseena Zulfonwali,’ ‘Aaja Aaja,’ and ‘O Mere Sona Re.’ All three sang duets with Mohammed Rafi and were successful.
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Asha also tried her hand in ghazals like ‘Dil Cheez Kya Hai,’ ‘Yeh Kya Jaghan Hai Friends,’ ‘In Aankhon Ki Masti Ke,’ and ‘Justaju Jiki Thi.’ He received the National Film Award for the ghazal, Dil Cheez Kya Hai.
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Asha along with her sister Lata Mangeshkar sang many songs including ‘Ae Kash Kisi Deewane Ko’, ‘Main Haseena Naznina Koi Mujhsa Nahi’, ‘Main Chali Mai Chali’, ‘Jabse Laagi Tose Nazriya’. Their first duet song was for the film Daman.
In 2013, he debuted as an actor in the film “Mai”. His acting in the film was appreciated.
Controversy
Asha Bhosle got angry with a statement by singer Himesh Reshammiya. During an event in Surat, Himesh Reshammiya had accused RD Burman of singing through his nose; Asha replied, “If anyone says that Burman sahib sang through his nose, he should be slapped.”
Awards and Honors
- Asha has received the Filmfare Best Playback Singer Award for “Garibon Ki Suno” (1968), “Parde Mein Rehen Do” (1969), “Piya Tu Ab To Aaja” (1972), “Dum Maaro Dum” (1973), ” “Chain Se Humko Kabhi” (1975), and “Yeh Mera Dil” (1979).
Asha Bhosle with Filmfare Award
- He won National Film Awards for “Umrao Jaan Se Dil Kya Cheez Hai” (1981) and “Ijaazat Se Mera Kuch Saaman” (1986).
- In 1996, he received a special award for “Rangeela”.
- In 2001, Asha was honored with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
- In 2002, she won an IIFA Award for “Radha Kaise Na Jale” from the film Lagaan.
- Asha was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2001 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008 by the Government of India.
Asha Bhosle receiving Padma Vibhushan
net worth
Asha’s net worth is around $10 million (in 2016).
Favourite Things
- His hobby is cooking.
Asha Bhosle is cooking
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet and likes to eat fish and chips.
- Madhubala tops the list of his favorite actresses.
- Asha’s favorite singers are Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Shirley Bassey and Frank Sinatra.
Asha Bhosle with Kishore Kumar
fact
- He has Audi A8 and Audi Q7.
- She is fondly called The Queen of Indiapop.
- Asha had told in an interview that if she had not been a singer, she would have been a cook. He also said that he has earned money by cooking in four houses.
- Bhosle first met RD Burman when she was a mother of two and Burman left 10th grade to pursue a career in music.
- Asha has restaurants in Kuwait, Dubai and Manchester.
Asha is cooking in her restaurant in Dubai
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