ASHA BHOSLE
ASHA BHOSLE COMES ALIVE ON NET
Asha Bhosle turns 76 on 8th September 2009- Happy Birthday to ASHA
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The legendary singer says that it is the love for music and the affection of her audiences that keep her going. On this occasion, she said “My music is god’s gift to me and I believe that I still have not used even one per cent of it. I like to go on world tours and do more stage shows because it helps me connect with my audience directly.”
We celebrate her life-long devotion to music with a list of some of her best songs. This list is by no means exhaustive and couldn’t even begin to do justice to a shining career that has spanned over six decades and 12,000 songs.
Aaiye Meherban
The sensuous number filmed on then screen goddess Madhubala and Ashok Kumar in the 1958 film ‘Howrah Bridge’ has the same magic effect today on listeners as it did five decades ago.
Jaaiye Aap Kahan
A beautiful and soulful romantic number filmed on veteran actress Asha Parekh and Biswajeet, the song from the film ‘Mere Sanam’ (1965) is one of the best songs of Asha Bhosle. Her silken vocals instantly strike a chord with the listeners.
Raat Akeli Hai
When we hear this sensual naughty number, it sounds an easy one, but it was difficult to sing as Asha had to change the pace – from slow to fast while singing the song from the film ‘Jewel Thief’ (1976). But she did a great job and it still finds place on music lovers’ favorite list.
O Mere Sona Re
A playful romantic song from ‘Teesri Manzil’ (1968) represents Asha’s light-hearted, free flowing singing style. It was highly appreciated.
Piya Tu
Asha always gave that extra zing to her voice while singing cabaret numbers, and ‘Piya tu’ from the film ‘Caravaan’ (1971) is one of the best among such songs. In fact, it was the catalyst in making Asha the queen of cabaret numbers. Her style of singing took the track to another pedestal.
Dum Maro Dum
A cult song, something very different from the usual songs created at that time. The versatile singer changes her usual voice for this gypsy track in ‘Hare Krishna Hare Rama’ (1971). Free flowing yet powerful, it showed a completely diverse side of Asha.
Chura Liya Hai Tumne
A romantic melody from the film ‘Yaadon Ki Baraat’ (1973), the song has been a hit for decades. It still appeals to music lovers of all ages, making it an evergreen number. Asha’s honey-tucked voice has done wonders for this composition, making it a hot favorite even after 36 years of its release.
Yeh Mera Dil
Pacy, hip with a strong musical backing, the song from ‘Don’ (1978) is still regarded as one of the best songs of the film. It seems that no one could have done a better job than Asha. The song is energetic and full on punch.
Dil Cheez Kya Hai
Apart from cbaret numbers and romantic songs, Asha also proved her mettle in singing ghazals. A classic, ‘Dil cheez kya hai’ from ‘Umrao Jaan’ (1981) is a ghazal that pulls at one’s heart strings. The song marked a bit of a departure from Asha’s fast-paced avatar. A classically influenced song, this one is one of the milestones in the singer’s career.
Mera Kuchh Samaan
A song that was ahead of its times, it pits Asha in a league apart from her contemporaries. Beautifully composed by R.D. Burman and penned by Gulzar, the lilting melody from the film ‘Ijaazat’ (1987) proved Asha’s versatility in the true sense. Soft music and complete focus on the vocals, made it one of Asha’s best songs.
Yayi Re Yayi Re
A 62-year-old Asha Bhosle sung this song in ‘Rangeela’ (1995), which was filmed on Urmila Matondkar, who was only 21 years old that time. Her voice oozed freshness and punch even after so many years. Needless to say, the song was a big hit.
Some other notable songs from Asha Ji are:
Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh
Movie: Shree 420 (1956)
Music Director: Shankar-Jaikishan
Chhota Sa Balama
Movie: Kalpana (1958)
Music Director: O.P.Nayyar
Deewana Mastana Hua Dil
Movie: Bambai Ka Babu (1960)
Music Director: S.D.Burman
Kali Ghata Chhaye Mora Jiya
Movie: Sujata (1962)
Music Director: S.D.Burman
Tum Jiyo Hazaron Sal Ke
Movie: Sujata (1962)
Music Director: S.D.Burman
Ab Ke Baras Bhejo
Movie: Bandini (1963)
Music Director: S.D.Burman
Sakiya Aaj Muze Nind Nahin Aayegi
Movie: Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1963)
Music Director: Hemant Kumar
Meri Jaan O Meri Jaan
Movie: Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1963)
Music Director: Hemant Kumar
Bhanwara Bada Nadan Hai
Movie: Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1963)
Music Director: Hemant Kumar
Nigahe Milane Ko Jee Chahata Hai
Movie: Dil Hi To Hai (1964)
Music Director: Roshan
Nadi Nare Na Jao Sham
Movie: Muze Jine Do (1963)
Music Director: Jaidev
Zara Holle Holle Chalo Mere Sajna
Movie: Sawan Ki Ghata (1965)
Music Director: O.P.Nayyar
Aaj Koi Pyarse
Movie: Sawan Ki Ghata (1965)
Music Director: O.P.Nayyar
Aage Bhi Jane Na
Movie: Waqt (1966)
Music Director: Ravi
Yeh Hai Reshami Zulfon Ka Andhera
Movie: Mere Sanam (1966)
Music Director: O.P.Nayyar
Shishe Se Pi Ya Paimane Se Pi
Movie: Phool Aur Patthar (1965)
Music Director: Ravi
Mere Sune Jeevan Ka Aasra Hai Tu
Movie: Aasra (1965)
Music Director: Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Zumka Gira Re Bareli Ke Bazar Main
Movie: Mera Saya (1965)
Music Director: Madan Mohan
Pan Kahaye Saiyyan Hamar
Movie: Teesari Kasam (1965)
Music Director: Shankar-Jaikishan
Khat Likha De Sawariyan Ke Naam
Movie: Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966)
Music Director: Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Raat Akeli Hai
Movie: Jewel Thief (1967)
Music Director: S.D. Burman
Parade Main Rehane Do
Movie: Shikaar (1967)
Music Director: Shankar-Jaikishan
Eh Dushman Jaan Chal Diya Kahan
Movie: Patthar Ke Sanam (1967)
Music Director: Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Koi Shahari Babu
Movie: Loafer (1973)
Music Director: Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Yeh Kya Jagah Hai Doston
Movie: Umrao Jan (1981)
Music Director: Khayyam
Kambakht Ishq
Movie: Pyar Tune Kiya (2001)
Music Director: Sandip Chauta
Tell us which of her songs were your favorties. Lets see if your list matches the one above.
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