Asha Bhosle - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	September 08, 1933
Age	91
Birthplace	Sangli, Bombay Presidency, British India (now in Maharashtra, India)
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Prolific playback singing career in Bollywood films, collaborations with R.D. Burman, versatility in genres, and record number of studio recordings.

Intro

Asha Bhosle is a legendary Indian playback singer celebrated for her remarkable vocal versatility and immense contribution to Indian and world music. With a career spanning more than seven decades, she is known for recording thousands of songs across multiple Indian languages and a variety of genres, making her one of the most prolific and renowned artists in the history of Indian cinema.

Early Life & Background

Asha Bhosle was born into the musical Mangeshkar family. Her father, Deenanath Mangeshkar, was a classical singer and theater actor. After the death of her father when she was just nine, her family faced financial difficulties, and Asha, along with her elder sister Lata Mangeshkar, began singing to support the family.

Career Highlights

Debuted as a playback singer in 1943.
Recorded over 12,000 songs in more than 20 Indian and foreign languages.
Known for her collaborations with music directors such as O.P. Nayyar, R.D. Burman, and A.R. Rahman.
Winner of multiple Filmfare Awards and National Film Awards.
Guinness World Record holder for the most studio recordings by a singer.
Received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2000) and Padma Vibhushan (2008), two of India's highest honors.

Trivia

She is the younger sister of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.
Asha Bhosle is known for her culinary skills and has opened restaurants in Dubai and Kuwait.
Her collaboration with British band Kronos Quartet earned her international acclaim.
She is noted for her ability to sing in a wide range of genres, from classical to pop, cabaret to ghazal.

FAQs

How old is Asha Bhosle?

Asha Bhosle is 91 years old.

When was Asha Bhosle born?

Asha Bhosle was born the 8 September 1933.

Where is Asha Bhosle from?

Sangli, Bombay Presidency, British India (now in Maharashtra, India).

On Her Birth-Day

About September 8th, 1933, in brief:

Historical events: In a surprising diplomatic move, the Fascist government of Italy and the Communist-governed Soviet Union signed a treaty of friendship, neutrality, and non-aggression, temporarily bridging their ideological differences.
Day of the week: September 8th, 1933 was a Friday
Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
Popular movie: To the Last Man directed by Henry Hathaway

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