Asha Bhosle
Sound
- Born
- September 8, 1933 · Sangli, Maharashtra, India
- Died
- April 12, 2026 (age 92)
Asha Bhosle was an Indian playback singer best known for her work in Hindi cinema. She has sung over 10,000 songs across 800+ films and is known for her versatility across genres such as classical, ghazals, pop, and Western-style music.
She began her singing career in the 1940s and rose to fame in the late 1950s through successful collaborations with music director O.P. Nayyar. She became one of the leading playback singers in Bollywood.
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In the 1970s, her partnership with R.D. Burman introduced a modern and youthful sound to Hindi film music. Later, she showcased her classical and poetic singing style in films like Umrao Jaan, earning critical acclaim and awards.
Asha Bhosle remained active for decades, delivering hit songs in films such as Rangeela, Dil To Pagal Hai, and Taal, and also explored Indipop music. She is regarded as one of the most influential and versatile voices in Indian music history.
Known for
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
October 20, 1995
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
June 15, 2001
Queen
March 7, 2014
Andaz Apna Apna
April 11, 1994
Dil To Pagal Hai
October 30, 1997
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
January 14, 2000
Baazigar
November 12, 1993
Mujhse Dosti Karoge!
August 8, 2002
Don
May 12, 1978
Company
April 15, 2002
Chachi 420
December 19, 1997
Mera Naam Joker
December 18, 1970
Behind the camera330
- 2026Toaster Playback Singer
- 2022Hawahawai Playback Singer
- 2019WhatsApp Love Playback Singer
- 2014Revolver Rani Playback Singer
- 2014Queen Playback Singer
- 2013Mai Playback Singer
- 2008Yaar Meri Zindagi Playback Singer
- 2007Bal Ganesh Playback Singer
- 2007Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga Playback Singer
- 2006Corporate Playback Singer