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Today marks the birth anniversary of legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle. Looking back at the musical icon’s illustrious career, one finds countless immortal songs that have continued to captivate listeners across generations.
An artiste who cannot be confined to a particular genre or era, she has sung romantic songs, dance numbers, ghazals and songs rooted in classical traditions. At other times, her voice has conveyed the profound melancholy of life. In every genre, she carved out an identity of her own.
Perhaps the greatest strength of Asha Bhosle’s voice has been its youthful quality. Music has evolved, and recording technology has changed, but her voice still mesmerises listeners. Several generations have grown up listening to her songs. Tastes have changed, and generations have moved on, but her music has never faded.
Born on September 8, 1933, Asha Bhosle recorded her first song for a Marathi film at the age of 10. Initially known primarily for dance numbers and light music, she later achieved equal acclaim for ghazals and classical music.
On the occasion of the singer’s birth anniversary, a new song, “Ae Meri Zindagi, Tu Chhupi Hai Kahan”, will be released today. The song was recorded towards the end of 2013 for a film directed by Harish Vyas.
Some timeless songs by Asha Bhosle
Among her popular Hindi songs are “Chura Liya Hain Tumne”, “Mera Kuchh Samaan”, “O Haseena Zulfonwali”, “Piya Tu Ab To Aaja”, “Dum Maro Dum”, “Rangila Re”, “Radha Kaise Na Jale”, “Kahin Aag Lage”, “Roz Roz Aankhon Tale”, “Ek Main Aur Ek Tu”, “Jawani Jan-E-Man”, “Do Lafzon Ki Kahani”, “Raat Akeli Hain”, “O Mere Sona Re”, “Jhumka Gira Re”, “Tumse Milke”, “Tu Hai Wohi”, “Ek Haseena Thi”, “In Aankhon Ki Masti”, “Ae Mehrban”, “Kya Ghazab Karte Ho Ji”, “Yeh Mera Dil Yaar Ka Diwana”, “Hungama Ho Gaya”, “Raat Baaki Baat Baaki”, “Parde Mein Rehne Do”, “Koi Sehri Babu”, “Ye Ladka Hai Allah”, “Khullam Khulla Pyar Karenge”, “Bholi Bhali Si Ek Surat” and “O Saathi Re”, among many others.
Her Bengali repertoire includes “Tomari Cholar Pothe Ami”, “Kine De Reshmi Churi”, “Kotha Dilam Ami Kotha Dilam”, “Ar Koto Raat Eka Thakbo”, “Phool Keno Lal Hoy”, “Chhotto Ekta Bhalobasha”, “Koto Na Bhagya Amar”, “Ami Mon Diyechhi”, “Mayabi E Nesha”, “Ekta Deshlai Kathi Jwalao”, “Akase Surjo Achhe Jotodin”, “Bondho Moner Duyar”, “Prem Kise Hoy”, “Nagor Amar Kacha Pirit”, “Aj Akashe Ronger Khela”, “Madhubone Banshi Baje”, “Nach Moyuri Nach Re”, “Adho Alo Chhayate”, “Tumi Amar Nayan Go”, “Jana Ojana Pothe Cholechhi”, “Aro Kachhakachhi”, “Chokhe Name Brishti”, “Ki Jadu Tomar Chokhe”, “Ami Jani Na Keno”, “Ami Andhokarer Jatri”, “Khub Chena Chena Mukhkhani Tomar”, “Shono Eito Somoy”, “Jete Jete Pothe Holo Deri” and “Shono Mon Boli Tomay”, among others.
Throughout her illustrious career, Asha Bhosle received numerous accolades. These include the National Film Award in 1981 and again in 1988, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008.
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle died on April 12, 2026, at the age of 92.
