The Queen of Melody, Asha Bhosle is celebrating her 86th birthday today. With a career spanning six decades, the iconic singer has given us many hit songs and her magical voice has won millions of hearts across the globe. In 2011, she was acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most recorded artist in the music history. Asha ji has also been honoured with the highest civilian award in India including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008. On the singer's 86th birthday, let's take a look at her best seven songs that are cherished and loved even today by many.
Raat Akeli Hai (1967): Sung by Asha Bhosle, Raat Akeli Hai was a very popular song from the film 'Jewel Thief' which released in 1967. Sung by Asha Bhosle, the song was picturised on Tanuja and Dev Anand. In fact, the song had attained such a cult status over the years that it was used in the 2011 Bollywood horror film Ragini MMS. (Screengrab from YouTube)
Aao Huzoor Tumko (1968): Sung by the iconic singer Asha Bhosle, the track is considered to be one of the most memorable songs associated with the actress Babita. This wonderful song from the film Kismat was composed by the very famous O.P. Nayyar. (Screengrab from YouTube)
Churaa Liya (1973): Sung by Mohammad Rafi and Asha Bhosle, the song is from the movie 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat' released in 1973. The film featured an ensemble cast, starring Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, Tariq Khan, Neetu Singh, Vijay Arora, Ajit Khan and Aamir Khan.
In Ankhon Ki Masti Ke (1981): Composed by Khayyam and sung by Asha Bhosle, the song was picturised on Rekha and Farooq Sheikh. It became a huge hit among the audience and Bhosle was even honoured with the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer. (Image: Twitter)
Tanha Tanha (1995): Composed by AR Rahman and sung by Asha Bhosle, the song was picturised on Urmila Matondkar and Jackie Shroff. The song from Rangeela saw Asha Bhosle receive the Filmfare Special Award that year for her rendition of the song "Tanha Tanha". (Screengrab from YouTube)
Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Mai (1995): The popular song from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was picturised on Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. The soundtrack became the best-selling Bollywood soundtrack of the year, with 12 million official units sold by HMV. (Screengrab from YouTube)
