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:
Year
|
Film |
Song |
Music Director(s) |
Lyrics |
Co-singer(s)
|
1987
|
Enga Ooru Pattukaran
|
"Shenbagamae"
|
Ilaiyaraaja
|
Gangai Amaran
|
—
|
1988
|
Naan Sonnathe Sattam
|
"Adhikaalai Nera Kanavil"
|
Ilayaraja
|
Vaali
|
S. P. B
|
"Aagayam Boologam"
|
Vaali
|
"Oru Devathai Vandhadhu"
|
Na. Kamarasan
|
S. P. B.
|
"Idhu Kadhal Nenjam"
|
Gangai Amaran
|
|
"Unnai Suthum"
|
Gangai Amaran
|
|
"Kanna Undhan Kaadhal Meera"
|
Gangai Amaran
|
|
1990
|
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
|
"Thalli Thalli Pogum Ponnaiya"
|
R D Burman
|
Vairamuthu
|
—
|
"Thiruttu Ponnai Eruttu Velai"
|
S P Balasubrahmanyam
|
Pudhu Paattu
|
"Enga Oor Kaadhal Pathi"
|
Ilayaraja
|
|
Ilayaraja
|
Thangathin Thangam
|
"Muthu Muthu"
|
S. A. Rajkumar
|
S. A. Rajkumar
|
|
"Sevandhipoo Maalai kattu"
|
|
1992
|
Meera
|
"Pani Vizhum Maalaiyil"
|
Ilayaraja
|
Vaali
|
S. P. Balasubramaniam
|
1994
|
Sethupathi IPS
|
"Saathu Nada Saathu"
|
Ilayaraja
|
|
|
1997
|
Nerruku Ner
|
"Engengey"
|
Deva
|
Vairamuthu
|
Hariharan
|
Iruvar
|
"Vennila Vennila"
|
A. R. Rahman
|
|
|
2000
|
Hey Ram
|
"Nee Paartha Paarvai"
|
Ilayaraja
|
Vaali
|
Hariharan
|
2000
|
Alai Payuthey
|
"September Madham"
|
A. R. Rahman
|
Vairamuthu
|
Shankar Mahadevan
|
2005
|
Chandramukhi
|
"Konja Neram"
|
Vidyasagar
|
|
Madhu Balakrishnan
|
Year
|
Film |
Song |
Music Director(s) |
Lyrics |
Co-singer(s)
|
1981
|
Paalu Neellu
|
"Idi Mouna Geetham"
|
Sathyan
|
|
solo
|
1988
|
Chinni Krishnudu
|
"Jeevitham Sapta Sagara"
|
R D Burman
|
Veturi
|
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
|
1992
|
Aswamedham
|
"Seethakalam Premaku"
|
Ilaiyaraaja
|
Veturi
|
S. P. Balasubramanyam
|
"O Prema"
|
1995
|
Premaku Premante Thelusa
|
"Jalandhi Madhi"
|
Usha Khanna
|
|
|
1996
|
Pavitra Bandham
|
"Isaalakidee"
|
M. M. Keeravani
|
Sirivennela Seetharamasastri
|
S. P. Balasubramanyam
|
1997
|
Iddaru
|
"Vennela"
|
A. R. Rahman
|
|
|
2007
|
Chandamama
|
"Nalo Voohalaku"
|
K. M. Radha Krishnan
|
Anantha Sreeram
|
K. M. Radha Krishnan
|
Year
|
Film |
Song |
Music Director(s) |
Lyrics |
Co-singer(s)
|
1977
|
Sujatha
|
''Swayamvara
Subhadina''
|
Ravindra
Jain
|
Mankombu
Gopalakrishnan
|
solo
|
Year
|
Film |
Song |
Music Director(s) |
Lyrics |
Co-singer(s)
|
1968
|
Liludi Dharati
|
"He Dhol Dhamakya"
|
Gaurang Vyas and Purushottam Upadhyay
|
Avinash Vyas
|
Chorus
|
1971
|
Jesal Toral
|
"Ori Ori Aav Gori"
|
Avinash Vyas
|
|
1976
|
Daku Rani Ganga
|
"Bole Milan No Mor"
|
Dilip Dholakia
|
|
Dilip Dholakia
|
"Sanvariyani Unchi Unchi Atari"
|
|
solo
|
N/A
|
N/A (Non-film)
|
"Piyara Ne Pipale Thi"
|
Avinash Vyas
|
|
solo
|
Year
|
Film |
Song |
Music Director(s) |
Lyrics |
Co-singer(s)
|
1977
|
Sandhya Taara
|
"Mun Hajichhi Tuma Aakhire"
|
Basudeb Rath
|
Shibabrata Das
|
|
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
edit
Year
|
Film |
Song |
Music Director(s) |
Lyrics |
Co-singer(s)
|
1988
|
Priyotoma
|
"Etiya Tumaloi"
|
|
|
solo
|
Year |
Album |
Song Title |
Music Director |
Co-Singers
|
1988
|
Kajri
|
"Bina Saawariya Ke Sooni"
|
Sapan-Jagmohan
|
solo
|
"Baari Umar Mori"
|
- ^ 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.