Versatile singer Asha Bhosle is one of the most influential and successful singers’ Indian cinema has ever had. Having sung 11,000 odd songs over 70 long years, Bhonsle is a jewel in Indian film industry’s crown. As the legend turns 89, we take a look at 7 of her iconic songs.
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Chura Liya Hai Tumne
This iconic song from the 1973 film Yaadon Ki Baaraat was sung by the duo RD Burman and Asha Bhosle. Asha Bhosle’s superb voice makes this track haunting yet mesmerizing.
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Tanha Tanha
Asha Bhonsle sang Tanha Tanha for the Urmila Matondkar, Aamir Khan and Jackie Shroff starrer Rangeela. With a peppy beat, the song is full of youthfulness.
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Dum Maro Dum
This song from the 1971 Bollywood film Hare Rama Hare Krishna is one of Bhonsle’s most iconic renditions. The song has been remixed multiple times and is still relevant in pop culture today.
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Aaiye Meherbaan
The song is from the movie Howrah Bridge 1958. Asha Bhonsle’s rendition added panache to Madhubala’s performance as cabaret dancer Edna opposite Ashok Kumar.
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Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar
Sung by Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi, this track is from the movie Hum Dono. The song was written by Sahir Ludhianvi and music composed by Jaidev
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Piya Tu Ab To Aaja
An Asha Bhonsle special, this song brought the best out of Helen in the movie Caravan. The film starred Asha Parekh, Jeetendra, Helen and Aruna Irani.
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Parde Mein Rehne Do
Shankar–Jaikishan and Asha Bhonsle sang this for the 1968 movie Shikar starring Dharmendra Asha Parekh and Sanjeev Kumar.
