Asha BhosleMusic (Maharashtra, India) 2004
ASHA BHOSLE – She is a divine melody, a gift from the heavens to the world of music. Renowned as a playback singer in cinema, her illustrious career began in 1943 and has spanned over six glorious decades. With her enchanting voice, she has lent her talent to over 1000 Bollywood movies, recorded numerous private albums, and graced countless solo concerts in India and abroad.
Her repertoire is as vast as it is impressive, encompassing film music, pop, ghazals, bhajans, traditional Indian classical music, folk songs, qawwalis, and Rabindra Sangeets. Singing effortlessly in over 20 Indian and foreign languages, she has amassed a staggering record of over 12,000 songs.
Blessed with a voice that is as versatile as it is mesmerizing, she can evoke a myriad of emotions with every note she sings, from silken smoothness to playful exuberance, from poignant melancholy to captivating seduction, and from serene sublimity to electrifying passion.
Her extraordinary talent has been rightfully recognized and honored by the Government of India with prestigious awards like the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan. Yet, beyond the accolades and achievements, she is cherished as a national treasure, a symbol of India’s rich musical heritage, and a beacon of inspiration to aspiring singers worldwide.