{"id":316629,"date":"2023-09-08T04:26:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T04:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popularindinews.com\/?p=316629"},"modified":"2023-09-08T04:26:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T04:26:12","slug":"90-unforgettable-asha-bhosle-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/popularindinews.com\/tv-movies\/90-unforgettable-asha-bhosle-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs"},"content":{"rendered":"
Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.<\/strong><\/p>\n Her voice reminds me of tiramisu.<\/p>\n Rich, moist, potent, silky and sublime, just like the delicious Italian dessert (which quite literally means pick-me-up).<\/p>\n Asha Bhosle’s exquisite rendition impacts the soul of her listeners in equal measure.<\/p>\n The little girl, who would climb up the branch of a tree to escape her mother’s scolding, hardly realised how her impish temperament would someday breathe life into songs and turn them into sensations.<\/p>\n In a career spanning over half a century filled with music and milestones, one of India’s most loved singers has battled many a personal crisis but never lost either her magic or her masti<\/em>.<\/p>\n On her 90th birthday on September 9, I wish her the same happiness in life that her songs have brought us and celebrate this milestone with 90 of my favourite Asha Bhosle songs.<\/p>\n 1. Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh<\/em> from Shree 420<\/em> (1955)<\/strong><\/p>\n This lilting Shankar-Jaikishen creation drew attention to Asha’s poise.<\/p>\n 2. Chanda Mama Door Ke<\/em> from Vachan<\/em> (1955)<\/strong><\/p>\n A childhood favourite, it’s amazing just how many generations have grown up enjoying her mellifluous narration.<\/p>\n 3. Eena Meena Deeka<\/em> from Aasha<\/em> (1957)<\/strong><\/p>\n Aasha<\/em> is a frolicking rom-com, best remembered for Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle taking turns to amuse with the breathless gibberish jabber, Eena Meena Deeka<\/em>.<\/p>\n 4. Chhod Do Aanchal<\/em> from Paying Guest<\/em> (1957)<\/strong><\/p>\n There’s such ada<\/em> in her infectious *Aah* Chhod Do<\/em>, it’s impossible to let go.<\/p>\n 5. Maang Ke Saath Tumhara<\/em> from Naye Daur<\/em> (1957)<\/strong><\/p>\n The singer teams up with Mohammad Rafi to exude village belle-next-door sweetness against the rhythmic beats of a galloping horse.<\/p>\n 6. Haal Kaisa Jai Janaab Ka<\/em> from Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi<\/em> (1958)<\/strong><\/p>\n Few singers can compliment the quirk of Kishore Kumar like Asha. And the sprightly duet Haal Kaisa Hai Jaanab Ka<\/em> bears testimony to this fact.<\/p>\n 7. Ek Pardesi Mera Dil Le Gaya<\/em> from Phagun<\/em> (1958)<\/strong><\/p>\n The sheer exuberance of her delivery matches the determination of the snake charmer’s ubiquitous been<\/em> (flute) in this O P Nayyar classic.<\/p>\n 8. Aaiye Meherban<\/em> from Howrah Bridge<\/em> (1958)<\/strong><\/p>\n O P Nayyar and Asha collaborated on countless chartbusters, but the seduction of Aaiye Meherban<\/em> on screen or off it hasn’t lost an ounce of its sizzle.<\/p>\n 9. Nazar Lagi Raja Tore Bangle Par<\/em> from Kala Pani<\/em> (1958)<\/strong><\/p>\n I adore her appeasing tone of Achha Ji Main Haari<\/em> from the same soundtrack, but the delightful intricacy of the mujra<\/em> number, Nazar Lagi Raja<\/em> gives it an edge.<\/p>\n 10. Arre Ja Re Hat Natkhat<\/em> from Navrang<\/em> (1959)<\/strong><\/p>\n The gorgeous ballets orchestrated to C Ramchandra’s soundtrack rides high on Asha’s signature verve.<\/p>\n 11. Na To Karwan Ki Talash Hai<\/em> from Barsaat Ki Raat<\/em> (1960)<\/strong><\/p>\n In the Sahir Ludhianvi-penned epic qawaali<\/em> composed by Roshan, senses and sentiments soar in the classical assertions of Rafi, Manna Dey and Sudha Malhotra and the one and only Asha for 12 feverish minutes. Yeh Ishq Ishq hai<\/em> after all.<\/p>\n 12. Kali Ghata Chhaye Mora Jiya<\/em> from Sujata<\/em> (1960)<\/strong><\/p>\n Her ability to control voice like temperature has the gift to create an ambience on its own. And Asha’s gentle, graceful aesthetics in this S D Burman number achieves it harmoniously.<\/p>\n 13. Dil Ki Kahani<\/em> from Chaudhvin Ka Chand<\/em> (1961)<\/strong><\/p>\n Apart from Rafi’s glorious title track, Ravi’s soundtrack boasts of another gem from Asha picturised on Minoo Mumtaz.<\/p>\n 14. Abhi Na Jao Chod Kar<\/em> from Hum Dono<\/em> (1962)<\/strong><\/p>\n For all his (Rafi’s) charming pleas that she stay a while longer, Asha smilingly declines, ‘Nahi, Nahi, Nahi<\/em>‘ in the remarkable romance of Jaidev’s melody.<\/p>\n 15. Saakiya Aaj Mujhe Neend Na Aayegi<\/em> from Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam<\/em> (1962)<\/strong><\/p>\n Asha is reliably bubbly in Bhanwra Bada Naadan Hai<\/em>, but the drama she imparts to Hemant Kumar’s Saakiya<\/em> is just not celebrated enough.<\/p>\n 16. Aankhon Se Jo Utri Hai<\/em> from Phir Wohi Dil Laaya Hoon<\/em> (1963)<\/strong><\/p>\n The caramel texture of her free-flowing voice conveys the proud tone of her namesake’s (Asha Parekh) on-screen declaration.<\/p>\n 17. Nigahein Milane Ko Jee Chahta Hai<\/em> from Dil Hi Toh Hai<\/em> (1963)<\/strong><\/p>\n ‘Woh Tohmat Jisse Ishq Kehti Hai Duniya, Woh Tohmat Uthane Ko Jee Chahta Hai..<\/em>.’ Her golden voice radiates so much conviction; it doubles the credibility of an already fantastic track.<\/p>\n 18. Ab Ke Baras Bhejo<\/em> from Bandini<\/em> (1963)<\/strong><\/p>\n The crumbling hope in her voice, while resonating Shailendra’s heart-breaking lines against S D Burman’s sombre tune, is a far cry from the joie de vivre<\/em> she’s known for.<\/p>\n 19. Kahe Tarsaye Jiyara<\/em> from Chitralekha<\/em> (1964)<\/strong><\/p>\n Teaming up with sister Usha Mangeshkar, the duo ooze classical fervour in the electrifying Kahe Tarsaye<\/em>.<\/p>\n 20. Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein<\/em> from Kashmir Ki Kali<\/em> (1964)<\/strong><\/p>\n The 1960s heroine typically alternated between coy and flirtatious. Asha embodies the demure darling for Sharmila Tagore’s debut in Kashmir Ki Kali<\/em>…<\/p>\n 21. Yeh Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera<\/em> from Mere Sanam<\/em> (1965)<\/strong><\/p>\n …And promptly transforms into a daring damsel for Mumtaz in the seductive Yeh Reshmi Zulfon<\/em>. I like it better than O P Nayyar’s similar-sounding ditties, Aao Huzoor Tumko<\/em> (Kismat<\/em>) or Woh Haseen Dard<\/em> (Humsaaya<\/em>).<\/p>\n 22. Aage Bhi Jaane Na Tu<\/em> from Waqt<\/em>(1965)<\/strong><\/p>\n Asha spews carpe diem<\/em>-ish philosophy like only she can in Yash Chopra’s glossy family drama.<\/p>\n 23. Zara Haule Haule Chalo<\/em> from Sawan Ki Ghata<\/em> (1966)<\/strong><\/p>\n Long before Tushar Bhatia could channel the ghoda gaadi<\/em> flavours of Nayyar’s peppy chartbuster in Andaz Apna Apna<\/em>, Asha Bhosle’s spunk rocked its beats ‘haule haule<\/em>.’<\/p>\n 24. Aaja Aaja<\/em> from Teesri Manzil<\/em> (1966)<\/strong><\/p>\n It’s no fun picking just one from an album as eclectic as this. But the singer simply outshines Rafi in this zany, madcap Rahul Dev Burman rock ‘n’ roll number with her incredible ah-ah-ah-ah<\/em> someness.<\/p>\n 25. Khat Likh De<\/em> from Aaye Din Bahar Ke<\/em> (1966)<\/strong><\/p>\n Helmed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, the hugely popular Khat Likh De<\/em> sounds like a deceptively simple tune. Try singing it and you’ll realise the prowess of Asha.<\/p>\n 26. Bheegi Bheegi Faza<\/em> from Anupama<\/em> (1966)<\/strong><\/p>\n Lata Mangeshkar and Hemant Kumar may have walked away with the better songs picturised on the main leads, but Asha is no less efficient in the easy-going Bheegi Bheegi,<\/em> featuring Shashikala.<\/p>\n 27. Jab Chali Thandi Hawa<\/em> from Do Badan<\/em> (1966)<\/strong><\/p>\n The Asha Bhosle-Asha Parekh combo hardly disappoints. And the melancholic mood of this Do Badan<\/em> ditty is true to our faith.<\/p>\n 28. Huzoor-e-Wala<\/em> from Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi<\/em>(1966)<\/strong><\/p>\n The vivacious singer collaborates with Minoo Purshottam to render this breezy Helen-Madhumati cabaret.<\/p>\n 29. Paan Khaye Saiyan<\/em> from Teesri Kasam<\/em> (1967)<\/strong><\/p>\n Her ever-so-attractive emphasis on ‘laal laal<\/em>‘, ‘hai hai<\/em>‘ or breaking into a spontaneous giggle lends that extra something to Shankar-Jaikishan’s beautiful creation.<\/p>\n 30. Yaar Baadshah Yaar Dilruba<\/em> from CID 909<\/em> (1967)<\/strong><\/p>\n There are no curling machines for the human voice. but the curves in Asha’s singing for the rabab-infused Yaar Baadshah<\/em>, picturised on a scorching hot Helen, bear almost scientific precision.<\/p>\n 31. Raat Akeli Hai<\/em> from Jewel Thief<\/em> (1967)<\/strong><\/p>\n While a tantalising Tanuja sashays on celluloid, Asha plays the seductress behind the scenes in the super-sensual Raat Akeli Hai<\/em>.<\/p>\n 32. Hum Intezar Karenge<\/em> from Bahu Begum<\/em> (1967)<\/strong><\/p>\n The grandeur and dedication of old-school romances is captured befittingly in her opulent rendition.<\/p>\n 33. Raat Ke Humsafar <\/em> from An Evening in Paris<\/em>(1967)<\/strong><\/p>\n The sweet, lilting vibe of Asha and Rafi’s vocal serenade is relaxing, therapeutic.<\/p>\n 34. Parde Mein Rehne Do<\/em> from Shikar<\/em> (1968)<\/strong><\/p>\n Just the way she sings ‘Allah<\/em>‘ and its an instant #win.<\/p>\n 35. Meri Beri Ke Ber Mat Todo<\/em> from Anokhi Raat<\/em> (1968)<\/strong><\/p>\n Sanober Kabir’s abysmal attempt to demolish its memories with her demeaning remix cannot ruin Asha’s eager, flirtatious protests in Meri Beri Ke Ber<\/em>.<\/p>\n 36. Gunguna Rahe Hain<\/em> from Aradhana<\/em> (1969)<\/strong><\/p>\n S D Burman’s lovely score hugely benefits from Asha’s penchant for the impromptu with her playful humming.<\/p>\n 37. Kajra Mohabbat Wala<\/em> from Kismat<\/em> (1969)<\/strong><\/p>\n Having sung with Shamshad Begum on several occasions, the comfort level is apparent as they bring the house down with their fun-filled Kajra<\/em>.<\/p>\n 38. Dum Maro Dum<\/em> from Hare Rama Hare Krishna<\/em> (1971)<\/strong><\/p>\n Don’t need to cite any reasons to explain what makes this Asha-RD classic so trippy.<\/p>\n 39. Ab Jo Mile Hain Toh<\/em> from Caravan<\/em> (1971)<\/strong><\/p>\n Asha gets wildly sexy to do justice to Aruna Irani’s hourglass oomph in this song from Caravan<\/em>, which is unfairly overlooked for the more prolific Piya Tu<\/em>.<\/p>\n 40. Jaane Jaan<\/em> from Jawani Diwani<\/em> (1972)<\/strong><\/p>\n Ever so ingenious, her wide range comes through in the experimental treble-to-bass contribution to this RD super hit.<\/p>\n 41. Jab Andhera Hota Hai<\/em> from aja Rani<\/em> (1973)<\/strong><\/p>\n Asha and Bhupinder liven up RD’s sly, enigmatic composition with their contrasting vocal texture.<\/p>\n 42. Chura Liya Hai Tumne<\/em> from Yaadon Ki Baarat<\/em> (1973)<\/strong><\/p>\n Despite being one of the most excessively aired songs of all time, Asha’s syrupy turn in RD’s iconic tune of the 1970s is food for the lovesick soul to this date.<\/p>\n 43. Sajna Hai Mujhe Sajna Ke Liye<\/em> from Saudagar<\/em> (1973)<\/strong><\/p>\n Embellished with the coquettish la la la<\/em>s, Asha’s dolling up session to Ravindra Jain’s music is way more fun than waiting for a real someone to get ready.<\/p>\n 44. Koi Sheheri Babu<\/em> from Loafer<\/em> (1973)<\/strong><\/p>\n The zingy rhythm and masti<\/em> of Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s upbeat score fondly resonates in Asha’s playback skills.<\/p>\n 45. Diljalon Ka Dil Jalake<\/em> from <\/p>\n
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