It seems unbelievable but it is true that legendary singer Asha Bhosale has sung for over 1000 movies and 12,000 songs! That's an unbeatable record! Every time Asha Bhosale sings, she weaves magic with her voice. Born on September 8, 1933, the singer turns 85- years- old today. Asha Bhosle Gets Emotional as She Receives Fifth Yash Chopra Memorial Award.

It has been slightly over six decades since Asha ji started singing and ever since then she has given us songs that we will cherish forever. If you have been ardently following her and studying work, you'd know that Asha Bhosale has often been credited for her versatility. She has given her voice for film music, pop, ghazals, bhajans, traditional Indian classical music, folk songs, qawwalis, and Rabindra Sangeets.

Asha ji has partnered with some of the esteemed music directors including O.P. Nayyar, Khayyam, Ilaiyaraaja, A.R. Rahman, Rahul Dev Burman aka our very own Pancham Da and many more. As she turns a year older today, let's listen to some of her most evergreen songs. Listen to the jukebox below and enjoy!

Asha Bhosale has been honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008. She has also tried her hands at acting as she made her debut as an actress with the film Mai. Here's wishing Asha Bhosale ji a very happy birthday!

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