Asha Bhosle turns 90: Interesting facts about the singer

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Sep 08, 2023

Connection with Lata Mangeshkar

Asha Bhosle is the sister of playback singer Lata Mangeshkar

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Her first song

Asha Bhosle was just 10 when she sang her first song 'Chala Chala Nav Bala' in 1943. Both sisters began singing to support their family.

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First solo song

She got a chance to sing her first solo song in 1949 for the movie ‘Raat Ki Raani’. She was 16 at that time.

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Her marriage

At 16, she married Ganpatrao Bhosle. After a few years, she returned home with two children and pregnant with a third child.

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Her big break

Asha Bhonsle gained popularity after singing 'Nanhe Munhe Bachche' with Mohammed Rafi.

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Second marriage

Asha Bhosle married R.D. Burman in 1980. They were married for 14 years till Burman died in 1994.

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Her debut in films

At the age of 79, Asha played the role of a mother in a Marathi film called 'Mai'.

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Most-recorded artist

In 2011, she was acknowledged as the most-recorded artist by the Guinness Book of World Records.

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Dadasaheb Phalke Award

The Government of India honoured Asha with Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and 8 years later, she was awarded Padma Vibhushan.

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Grammy nomination

In 1997, she became the very first Indian artist to be nominated by Grammy Awards for ‘Legacy’.

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