Asha Bhosle Birthday| When Singer Talked About 'Rivalry' With Lata Mangeshkar: Didi And I Would Have...

Asha Bhosle birthday: The world of Indian music has been graced by the harmonious voices of numerous legendary female singers. One such stalwart is the celebrated singer Asha Bhosle, who has enthralled audiences for over seven decades with her melodious tracks.

Renowned for their mesmerising voices, Asha Bhosle and late Lata Mangeshkar were considered the pillars of Indian music industry for decades. Rumours of sibling rivalry between Asha and her elder sister Lata Mangeshkar had circulated in the industry, setting several tongues wagging. Here, we delve into a throwback tale shared by Asha Bhosle over these rumours.

Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar's Sibling Rivalry?

Asha Bhosle started her illustrious singing career in 1943 and has sung over 12,000 songs across seven decades. Despite numerous talks of rivalry between her and late Lata Mangeshkar, Asha, in an old interview, reaffirmed their strong bond.

Sharing one such incident, Asha had revealed in a throwback interview how industry people tried to show their loyalty by interacting only with Lata Mangeshkar, ignoring Asha. Despite such attempts, the sisters always had a good laugh over it, proving their sibling bond was way stronger than any industry politics.

"People did carry tales and try to create trouble, but blood is thicker than water. I remember, sometimes both of us would be at a function and some industry types would ignore me and interact only with her, as if to prove their loyalty. Later, didi and I would have a good laugh," Asha Bhosle was quoted as saying in an interview with a leading daily by Hindustan Times.

Rumours of the rivalry between Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar were continuously squashed by the sisters themselves. The bond they shared had not only surpassed any competition in the industry but also stood rock-solid in the face of the industry's politics.

Beyond Rivalry

Apart from the sibling rivalry, Asha Bhosle also elaborated on the kind of songs her late husband, musician RD Burman, would assign to Lata. Voicing against the so-called rivalry, she stated every time RD wanted to experiment, he'd choose Asha for singing, thus hinting at a clear professional demarcation.

Versatility Of Asha Bhosle

Over the decades, Asha Bhosle has given the industry countless melodious songs across different genres using her versatile voice. Her iconic hits include Aaiye Meherbaan, Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera, Aao Huzoor Tumko, Jaaiye Aap Kahan, Ab Ke Baras, Dum Maro Dum, and Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne, among others.

Lata Mangeshkar left for her heavenly abode in February 2022, leaving the entire nation teary-eyed. Asha, who enthralled us with her voice, will be performing at a concert on her 90th birthday.

Here's wishing Asha Tai a very happy birthday!