Mumbai, April 12, IPU Media Update News: Legendary singer Asha Bhosle (92) who has shone brightly in the world of Indian film music for decades with her mesmerizing voice fell severely ill on Saturday. Following a heart attack, she was immediately rushed to the renowned Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. Reports indicate that she is currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the hospital.
According to hospital sources, Asha Bhosle is receiving treatment under the supervision of prominent physician Dr. Pratit Samdani. Her family members are currently present at the hospital. Upon learning of this news, music lovers and film celebrities across the globe are offering prayers for her speedy recovery. Asha Bhosle, who entered the music world as the sister of the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, carved a niche for herself with her own unique style. Having begun her journey in the 1950s, she has sung thousands of songs throughout her career. She gained recognition with the 1952 film ‘Sangdil’
and subsequently captured the attention of top-tier directors with films such as ‘Parineeta’ and ‘Boot Polish’.
Songs she sang in collaboration with Mohammed Rafi such as “Maang Ke Saath Tumhara,” “Saathi Haath Badhana,” and “Uden Jab Jab Zulfein Teri” remain evergreen hits to this day. Furthermore, the songs Asha Bhosle sang under the music direction of R.D. Burman set a distinct trend in the industry. She created a sensation back in the day with dance numbers such as “Aaja Aaja,” “Piya Tu Ab To Aaja,” and “Yeh Mera Dil.” Asha Bhosle was not limited to commercial songs alone; she also sang Ghazals and even received National Awards for them. Having enthralled the youth in the 90s with the film ‘Rangeela’, she recently at the age of 91 won the hearts of ‘Gen Z’ by performing trending songs like “Tauba Tauba” at a concert in Dubai.
* Asha Bhosle set a world record for singing the highest number of songs :
Spanning a career of over eight decades, she sang thousands of songs and earned a place in the “Guinness Book of World Records” as the singer with the highest number of recordings in the world. Having started singing at the tender age of ten, Asha Bhosle lent her voice to over 12,000 songs across more than 800 films during her illustrious eight-decade-long career. She shared the sweetness of her voice with listeners across diverse genres including Ghazals, Pop, and private albums. In Hindi cinema, she breathed life into countless unforgettable songs such as ‘Dum Maro Dum’ and ‘Piya Tu Ab To Aaja’ with her mesmerizing vocals. For decades, she lent her voice not only to Bollywood films but also to various movies in over 20 different languages, both within India and abroad.
★ Asha Bhosle has received many prestigious awards :
Asha Bhosle has received numerous prestigious awards in recognition of her immense talent. She received National Awards for Best Playback Singer for her work in the films ‘Umrao Jaan’ and ‘Ijaazat’. In the year 2000, she was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award the highest cinematic honor bestowed by the Government of India. In 2008, she received the Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second-highest civilian award. In 2011, she earned a place in the Guinness World Records. She received the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002. She won the National Award for Best Playback Singer twice specifically for the films ‘Umrao Jaan’ and *Ijaazat*. In total, she has won the Best Singer award seven times. In 2001, she received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. Fans of Asha Bhosle revered as the “Empress of Music” are all fervently hoping for her speedy and complete recovery, wishing to see her walk out of the hospital in perfect health once again.
— M Venkata T Reddy,
