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Why London? Come to Mumbai: Asha's advice that changed Adnan Sami's life

India, April 13 -- T he passing of Asha Bhosle on Sunday morning has left the music world grieving. For singer Adnan Sami, her loss also brings back memories of a turning point that changed his life. ... Read More


The golden voice signs off

India, April 13 -- C oncern grew late Saturday night as news spread that Asha Bhosle had been admitted to a South Mumbai hospital. By Sunday morning, those fears were confirmed, as the legendary singe... Read More


Tai's many, many musical eras

India, April 13 -- With a repertoire exceeding 12,000 songs, over a period of 70 years, recorded in multiple languages, Asha Bhosle's career is defined less by phases of rise and decline and more by c... Read More


A second chance at love: Asha and RD Burman

India, April 13 -- A fter a difficult first marriage to Ganpatrao Bhosle, with whom she had three children, Asha Bhosle left while pregnant with their third. She later said her conservative in-laws st... Read More


A career crowned with honours

India, April 13 -- 1981: National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Dil Cheez Kya Hai from Umrao Jaan 1987- National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Mera Kuch Samaan from Ijaaz... Read More


Asha ji added the oomph to my songs: Helen

India, April 13 -- Veteran actor Helen and Asha Bhosle shared one of Hindi cinema's most iconic singer-performer pairings, with over 270 songs together. From Piya Tu Ab To Aaja (Caravan, 1971) to Mehb... Read More


Umrao Jaan has lost her voice: Muzaffar Ali remembers Asha

India, April 13 -- Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali, who worked closely with Asha Bhosle on the iconic movie Umrao Jaan (1981), starring Rekha, for which she won the National Award for Dil Cheez Kya Hai, said, ... Read More


A life beyond the music

India, April 13 -- P layback legend Asha Bhosle was born into the illustrious Mangeshkar family, daughter of actor and classical vocalist Deenanath Mangeshkar. She was just nine when her father passed... Read More


Controversy, Grammy to Black Eyed Peas

India, April 13 -- Few artists have lived as many lives in the public eye as Asha Bhosle. Across decades, she didn't just sing iconic songs, she made news, often pushing boundaries and taking Indian m... Read More


Asha, always in the spotlight

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