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Indian playback singer, entrepreneur & actress; Asha Bhosle acclaimed for her versatility.
Asha Bhosle is a celebrated Indian playback singer and composer, having recorded over 12,000 songs in 20 different languages. Her vast repertoire spans Bollywood classics, regional film songs, ghazals, bhajans and classical music.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1933</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Asha Bhosle is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On September 8, 1933, Asha Bhosle was born in Sangli, India.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1947</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Recording as Playback Singer</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the age of fourteen, Bhosle records her first song for a Marathi film.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1945</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marriage to Ganpatrao Bhosle</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bhosle marries Ganpatrao Bhosle at the age of twelve. The couple will have three children.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recorded First Hindi Film Song</div><div class='timeline-text'>Recorded her first Hindi film song for the movie "Chanda Mama".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins National Award for Best Female Playback Singer</div><div class='timeline-text'>Awarded the National Award for best female playback singer for her performance in the movie "Kabhi Kabhi".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives Padma Vibhushan Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Receives the second highest civilian award in India, the Padma Vibhushan Award.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inducted into the Guinness World Records</div><div class='timeline-text'>Asha Bhosle is inducted into the Guinness World Records as the most recorded artist in music history with over 12,000 solo albums.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's a Pioneer of Indian Music</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Asha Bhosle is a pioneer of Indian music and has been credited with popularizing the genre of playback singing in India. She has also been credited with introducing western musical influences to Indian music, which helped make it more appealing to a wider audience. </p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's an Incredible Singer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Asha Bhosle is an incredible singer who has a range that spans several octaves. Her voice has the power to evoke emotion and her songs are often beloved by fans of all ages. </p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's an Inspiration for Women</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Asha Bhosle has been an inspiration for women across India as she has achieved success despite cultural barriers and expectations. Her career is evidence that hard work, dedication, and perseverance can lead to success no matter the circumstances.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Guinness World Record Holder</h3><p class='facts-text'>Asha Bhosle holds a Guinness World Record for having recorded the most songs in the world. She has over 11,000 recorded songs in 20 different languages.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Bollywood Legend</h3><p class='facts-text'>Asha Bhosle is considered a legend in the Indian film industry due to her versatile singing style and her ability to sing in multiple languages.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Woman to Win a Filmfare Award</h3><p class='facts-text'>Asha was the first female singer to be awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 1974.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>India's Nightingale</h3><p class='facts-text'>Asha Bhosle is known as India's "Nightingale" because of her amazing singing talent and her ability to effortlessly express emotions through her music.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Performed with Her Sister Lata Mangeshkar</h3><p class='facts-text'>Asha Bhosle has performed several duets with her sister Lata Mangeshkar and they are considered two of the greatest ever playback singers in Indian cinema.</p></div></div>
Asha Bhosle, a renowned Indian music singer, was born on September 8, 1933, and is currently 89 years old. She is best known for her eclectic repertoire which spans multiple genres, including classical, folk, bhajans, and modern Indian film music. She is one of Bollywood's most successful and celebrated singers with over 12,000 songs.
