Veteran singer Asha Bhosle passed away today at the age of 92. Asha Bhosle did not receive any formal school education, however she focused on singing and acting. Asha Bhosle started her singing career at the age of 10 after dropping out of school in 1943.
Asha Bhosle's musical career
Asha Bhosle started with playback singing in 1950. She gained popularity for her songs for the films Parineeta (1953), Boot Polish (1954), C.I.D (1956), and Naya Daur (1957). She won popular acclaim for her duets with RD Burman for the movie Teesri Manzil in 1966. She was widely known for her sons - Piya Tu Ab To Aaja (Caravan) and Yeh Mera Dil (Don).
The 92-year-old's career spanned over eight decades in which she sung songs many languages and for different actors, including Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Zeenat Aman, Kajol, Urmila Matondkar, Padmini and Vyjayanthimala. Known for her versatility, Bhosle recorded over 12,000 songs in different languages.
Some of her popular songs were Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar', In Ankhon Ki Masti', Dil Cheez Kya Hai', 'Piya Tu Ab to Aaja', 'Duniya Mein Logon Ko', and 'Zaara Se Jhoom Loon Main', among others. In her career, Bhosle, who was the younger sister of the legendary singer late Lata Mangeshkar
Awards and accolades
She won her first National Film Award for the Ghazals and National award for the Mera Kuchh Saamaan in 1987. She received Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000, Padma Vibhushan in 2008 and seven filmfare awards.
India pays tribute to Asha Bhosle
Bhosle's demise has left the entire country grieving. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has paid tribute to her and said she is profoundly saddened by her demise. In an X post, she said Bhosle has been an inspiring and mesmerising singer who reigned over our hearts for generations.
"She sang many Bengali songs too, and is incredibly popular in Bengal also. We could confer our highest civilian award 'Bangabibhushan' on her in 2018," she said.
Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar also paid tribute to her, saying Bhosle's work and her music were a source of joy not only for India but for the entire world. "Tomorrow, from 11 am to 3 pm, her loved ones will be able to pay their last respects at her home in Lower Parel. Her last rites will be performed at the Shivaji Park crematorium at 4 pm. She will be cremated with full state honours," he said.
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