Asha Bhosale Birthday Special: 5 evergreen songs of the legendary singer

Legendary songstress Asha Bhosale is celebrating her 86th birthday. The iconic Diva known for her soprano voice and versatility has won hearts over many decades. With a career spanning six decades, Lata Mangeshkar’s younger sister was never shadowed in comparison to the Nightingale of India but carved a niche for herself. Helping her in this walk towards global fame is her desirable huskiness. This made it easy for her to sing in a playful manner, yet with complete control over the notes and nuances.

Asha Bhosle has been officially acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records as being the most recorded artist in music history.

Here’s looking at 5 songs the legendary singer made iconic with her versatility:

1.Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Mai:

The popular song from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge saw the versatile singer sing this song which was composed by Jatin-Lalit and was picturised on Shahrukh Khan and Kajol. The soundtrack became the best-selling Bollywood soundtrack of the year.

2. Dum Maro Dum:

One of the most played songs at parties, ‘Dum Maro Dum’ was originally intended to be a duet between Lata Mangeshkar and Usha Uthup.  But the makers decided to have only Asha Bhosle. The rest is history.

3. Piya Tu Ab To Aaja:

The song ‘Piya Tu Ab To Aaja’, featuring the beautiful actress Helen, is considered as one of the most quintessential cabaret item number ever in Bollywood. The singer was highly appreciated for her singing versatility.

4.  Kabhi Toh Nazar Milao:

It was a time when Adnan Sami was turning out to be the latest pop rage and when his voice matched that of Asha Bhosle, it left us humming a soothing melody.

5. Ye Kya Jagah Hai Dosto:

1981 film Umrao Jaan directed by Muzaffar Ali was based on the Urdu novel Umrao Jaan Ada (1905), written by Mirza Hadi Ruswa. The film starred Bollywood actress Rekha and Farooq Shaikh as leads. Asha Bhosale’s voice and Rekha’s beauty brought to life the story of Umrao Jaan.

Wishing the versatile legendary songstress a Happy Birthday.

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