Asha Bhosle is an Indian playback singer and vocalist. He has been a playback singer in films for almost six decades, an achievement that marked his entry into the Guinness Book of World Records for recording the highest number of songs in music history. Asha has recorded over 12000 songs in 20 different languages. Let’s focus on his personal and professional life journey.
Biography/Wiki
Asha was born on 8 September 1933 (age 88 years; as in 2021) in Sangli, Maharashtra, British India. He was trained in classical music along with his sister, Lata Mangeshkar, by their father Deenanath Mangeshkar. He was very close to his older sister, Lata Mangeshkar, in childhood. Lata takes him wherever he goes; he also carried Asha to school. Asha was only nine years old when her father died. It was a difficult time for the family. He took part in acting and singing with his sister, Lata Mangeshkar, to support his family. They moved from Pune to Mumbai at the insistence of a family friend, Master Vinayak.
Asha Bhosle’s childhood photos
In 1943, when Asha was just 10 years old, she got an opportunity to sing “Chala Chala Nav Bala” for the Marathi film, ‘Manjha Bal.’ At the age of 16, she eloped with 31-year-old Ganpat Rao Bhosle and married him.
Physical appearance
Asha is around 5′ 2” tall and weighs around 64 kg. He has black eyes and black hair.
Family, Caste & Husband
Asha was born into a Gomantak Marathi Brahmin Family. His father, Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, was a stage actor and classical singer. His mother, Shevanti Mangeshkar, was his father’s second wife.
Asha Bhosle’s father, Deenanath Mangeshkar
Asha Bhosle with her mother, Shevanti
His elder brother, Hridayanath Mangeshkar, is a music director. Asha has an older sister, Lata Mangeshkar, who is a playback singer. Her younger sister, Usha Mangeshkar, is also a playback artist and her elder sister, Meena Khadikar, is a music director.
Asha Bhosle with her siblings
At the age of 16, Asha eloped with Ganpatrao Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar’s personal secretary. He married her against her family’s wishes. Their marriage failed miserably, and eventually, they separated. The couple has three children.
His son, Hemant Bhosle, is a pilot and also worked briefly as a music director. He died of cancer in Scotland in 2015.
Asha Bhosle with her son, Hemant Bhosle and her grandson
Asha’s daughter, Varsha Bhosle, works as a columnist for “The Sunday Observer” and “Rediff.” Varsha committed suicide on October 8, 2012; he is 56 years old and is battling depression.
Asha Bhosle with her daughter, Varsha Bhosle
His youngest son, Anand Bhosle, has studied film directing and business; he manages Asha’s career.
Asha Bhosle with her son, Anand Bhosle
Asha is rumored to be emotionally involved with OP Nayyar.
Asha Bhosle with OP Nayyar
In 1980, Asha married RD Burman, who was 6 years younger than her. She used to call him “Bubs.” Their marriage was happy and lasted until Burman’s death in 1994.
Asha Bhosle with RD Burman
His grandson, Chaitanya (son of Hemant), is a member of India’s first & only boy band, “A Band of Boys.”
His granddaughter, Zanai (daughter of Anand), is an entrepreneur. Zanai also once shared the stage with her grandmother, Asha, at a music award show. Asha is guiding him to become a singer.
Asha with her granddaughter Zanai
Career
Asha made her Hindi film debut, in 1948, with the song ‘Saawan Aaya’ from the film, “Chunariya.” In 1949, he won his first Hindi solo song for the film, “Raat Ki Raani.”
In the 1960s, the playback singing industry was led by Geeta Dutt, Shamshad Begum, and Lata Mangeshkar. Asha only got assignments that were rejected by them. In 1954, Raj Kapoor signed her to sing “Nanhe Munne Bachche” with Mohammed Rafi in the film, “Boot Polish.” The song gained huge popularity.
In 1956, Bhosle received his big break with the film CID It was the first time he lent his voice to the lead actor of a film. Under the tutelage of OP Nayyar, Asha gave hits like ‘Aaiye Meherban,’ ‘Isharon Isharon Mein,’ ‘Deewana Hua Badal,’ and ‘Ude Jab Jab Zulfein Teri’ to name a few. In 1974, Asha recorded her last song with Nayyar and broke up with him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VePyuLWBXhw
In 1966, he collaborated with RD Burman and created many popular soundtracks for films like Kaala Pani, Kaala Bazaar, Lajwanti, Sujata and Teen Deviyaan. Her songs in the film, Teesri Manzil, managed to make her famous and earned her popular acclaim. She has also lent her voice for western songs like ‘O Haseena Zulfonwali,’ ‘Aaja Aaja,’ and ‘O Mere Sona Re.’ All three did a duet with Mohammed Rafi and were successful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sITOjxJVY2c
Asha also tried her hand at ghazals like ‘Dil Cheez Kya Hai,’ ‘Yeh Kya Jagah Hai Doston,’ ‘In Aankhon Ki Masti Ke,’ and ‘Justaju Jiski Thi.’ Ghazal, Dil Cheez Kya Hai, won the National Film Award.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X86S-LUpQxs
Asha collaborated with her sister, Lata Mangeshkar, and sang various songs including ‘Ai Kash Kisi Deewane Ko,’ ‘Main Haseena Nazneena Koi Mujhsa Nahi,’ ‘Mai Chali Mai Chali,’ ‘Jabse Laagi Toose Najariya.’ Their first duet was for the film, Daman.
In 2013, he started his career in the movie, “Mai” as an actor. Her performance in the film was praised.
Controversy
A statement made by the singer, Himesh Reshammiya, angered Asha Bhosle. During an event in Surat, Himesh Reshammiya accused RD Burman of singing nasally; Asha replied, “If anyone says Burman sa’ab sings through his nose, he should be slapped.”
Awards & Honors
- Asha has received Filmfare Best Actress Award for “Garibon ki Suno” (1968), “Parde Mein Rehne Do” (1969), “Piya Tu Ab To Aaja” (1972), “Dum Maro Dum” (1973), ” Chain Se Humko Kabhi” (1975), and “Yeh Mera Dil” (1979).
Asha Bhosle with a Filmfare award
- He won National Film Awards for “Dil Kya Cheez Hai from Umrao Jaan” (1981) and “Mera Kuch Samaan from Ijaazat” (1986).
- In 1996, he received a Special Award for “Rangeela.”
- In 2001, Asha was felicitated with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
- In 2002, she won the IIFA Award for “Radha Kaise Na Jale” from the film, Lagaan.
- Asha was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2001, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008 by the Government of India.
Asha Bhosle received the Padma Vibhushan
Net worth
Asha has a net worth of around $10 million (as of 2016).
Favorite Things
- His hobby is cooking.
Asha Bhosle cooks
- He follows a Non-Vegetarian diet and prefers to eat Fish and Chips.
- Madhubala topped the list of his favorite actresses.
- Asha’s favorite singers are Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Shirley Bassey and Frank Sinatra.
Asha Bhosle with Kishore Kumar
Facts
- He owns an Audi A8 and an Audi Q7.
- She likes to be called Queen of Indipop.
- Asha told in an interview that if not a singer, she would definitely be a cook. He also added that he has been earning by cooking in four houses.
- Bhosle first met RD Burman, when she was a mother of two, and Burman dropped her 10th grade to pursue music.
- Asha owns restaurants in Kuwait, Dubai and Manchester.
Asha cooks at her restaurant in Dubai
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
