Asha Bhosle [a] is an Indian playback singer, entrepreneur
and occasional actress and television personality who predominantly works in Indian Cinema . Known for her versatility, she has been described in the media as one of the most influential and successful singers in Hindi Cinema . In her career spanning over eight decades she has recorded songs for films and albums in various Indian languages and received several accolades including two National Film Awards , four BFJA Awards , eighteen Maharashtra State Film Awards , nine Filmfare Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award and a record seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer [b] , in addition to two Grammy nominations. In 2000, she was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award , India's highest award in the field of cinema. In 2008, she was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Vibhushan , the second-highest civilian honour of the country. Additionally she holds the Guinness World Record for the most studio recordings - singles.[1] The following is a complete list of her songs in various Indian languages:
Hindi songs
Bengali songs
Marathi songs
Year
Film
Song
Music Director(s)
Lyrics
Co-singer(s)
1994
Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre
"Saavadhaantechaa Mee Dete Ishaaraa"
R D Burman
Kavi Saumitra
solo
"Rum Jhum Jhun Aikanaa Maajhiyaa"
"Hekanaa Thodaa Gaavaat"
Suresh Wadkar, Chorus
"Sandhyaavelaa Tujhe Majhe"
"Kunee Naahi Aaspaas Re Priyaa"
Suresh Wadkar, Vijay Joshi
Tamil songs
Telugu songs
Year
Film
Song
Music Director(s)
Lyrics
Co-singer(s)
1981
Paalu Neellu
"Idi Mouna Geetham"
Sathyan
solo
1987
Chinni Krishnudu
"Jeevitham Sapta Sagar Dweepam"
R D Burman
Veturi
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
1992
Aswamedham
"Seethakalam Premaku"
Ilaiyaraaja
Veturi
S. P. Balasubramanyam
"O Prema"
1996
Pavitra Bandham
"Isaalakidee"
M. M. Keeravani
Sirivennela Seetharamasastri
S. P. Balasubramanyam
2007
Chandamama
"Nalo Voohalaku"
K. M. Radha Krishnan
Anantha Sreeram
K. M. Radha Krishnan
Kannada songs
Oriya songs
Year
Film
Song
Music Director(s)
Lyrics
Co-singer(s)
1977
Sandhya Taara
"Mun Hajichhi Tuma Aakhire"
Basudeb Rath
Shibabrata Das
1992
Maa
"To Naare Pindhila Saree"
R D Burman
solo
Punjabi songs
Non-film songs
Year
Album
Song Title
Music Director
Co-Singers
2020
Punjabi Film Hits (CD 2)
"Aa Gayi Rut Saun Di"
Sapan-Jagmohan
solo
"Sab Dilwale"
"Najran Sek Lai"
Assamese non-film songs
Year
Film
Song
Music Director(s)
Lyrics
Co-singer(s)
1988
Priyotoma
"Etiya Tumaloi"
solo
Bhojpuri songs
Non-film songs
Year
Album
Song Title
Music Director
Co-Singers
1988
Kajri
"Bina Saawariya Ke Sooni"
Sapan-Jagmohan
solo
"Baari Umar Mori"
Notes
^ Asha Bhosle has been credited variously as Asha, Asha Bhosle, Asha Bhonsale, Asha Bhonsle, Asha Bhonsley, Asha Bhosale and Asha Bhosley. She is often referred to as Ashaji – the Hindi suffix ji denotes respect.[citation needed ]
^ Tied with Alka Yagnik .
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