![]() Her transformation from Geeta-esque Asha to a complete playback singer with her own adaptable style is clearly seen in these songs. Dil Ki Manzil Kuchh Aisi Hai Manzil – Tere Ghar Ke Samne, Raat Akeli Hai – Jewel Thief, Phurr Ud Chala – Tere Mere Sapne), their combined songs in this period were par excellence. Though Asha Bhosle has rendered some awesome songs for Dada Burman even beyond this period (e.g. Singing under Dada Burman’s baton during this period helped Asha Bhosle explore her inherent versatility to a greater extent and emerge out of Lata Mangeshkar’s shadow and O.P. Albeit a Lata-centric composer, Dada Burman proved that he could not only survive, but also succeed without Lata Mangeshkar by coming up with many outstanding compositions that suited her style of singing.Īsha Bhosle also filled this vacuum competently and wholeheartedly by grabbing a plethora of opportunities that this historic rift opened up for her. Asha Bhosle got an entry into the Burman camp from Lal Kunwar (1952) and remained a secondary singer there until Lata Mangeshkar and Dada Burman were at odds for a few years in the late ‘50s. Burman made considerable use of her voice. Meanwhile, Ravi also made extensive use of her voice, particularly in the ‘60s.Īpart from these composers, one more stalwart composer, S.D. Nayyar’s music almost for 2 decades and thereafter in R.D. Nayyar confided in her and helped her explore her capabilities and bring them to the fore in the early ‘50s. She kept on groping for her own path until O.P. Asha Bhosle was struggling to pave her way through these challenges, particularly the fierce competition by her own formidable sister. Some female singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Geeta Dutt and Shamshad Begum had just started dominating the playback scene. She entered the film industry in the late ‘40s, when the dynamics of HFM were undergoing a seismic shift. Was her journey to this position a cake walk? Certainly not! It was rather an uphill battle. While most of her compeers are a part of the history, Asha Bhosle still continues to be history in making! Officially acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most recorded artist in 2011, she is the most versatile singer in HFM with astounding vocal acrobatics and fluidity of throat. Asha Bhosle – one of the titans that reigned over Hindi Film Music (HFM) for several decades! Well, who does not know her? Her songs, be it a golden era RD number or be it a millennial ARR number, make even the youngest of the generations dance to their tunes. ![]()
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