Asha Bhosle was a celebrated Indian playback singer who recorded more than 12,000 songs in 20 different Indian languages over eight decades. Her career was remarkable for both its longevity and the versatility of her voice. Bhosle’s range was displayed in songs that span the spectrum of human emotion, such as in the sensuous allure of the cabaret-style “Piya Tu Ab To Aaja,” the peppy beats of the psychedelic “Dum Maaro Dum,” and the soulful depth of the ghazal “Dil Cheez Kya Hai.” Few singers of her time could transcend musical genres and formats as she did, and her willingness to experiment helped redefine female expression in Bollywood. She was the first ever recipient of the Filmfare Award in the category of best female playback singer, for her song “Garibo Ki Suno Woh Tumhari Sunega” in the film Dus Lakh (“Ten Lakhs”).
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