Quick Info
| Profession | Indian playback singer, Vocalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/09/1933 |
| Age | 92 years |
| Birthplace | Sangli, Sangli State, Maharashtra, British India |
Latest News about Asha Bhosle
20/03/2026
Asha Bhosle's collaboration with British animated band Gorillaz was released as part of their ninth studio album 'The Mountain' on March 20, 2026. The album, recorded across Indian cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Varanasi, features Bhosle alongside other renowned Indian musicians including Anoushka Shankar, Asha Puthli, and sarod players Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash. This marks a significant international collaboration for the legendary playback singer, blending Indian classical and contemporary music with Gorillaz's distinctive sound.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | The Queen of Indipop |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 2" (157 cm) |
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Husband | Ganpatrao Bhosle (1949–1960), R. D. Burman (1980–1994; his death) (Music Director) |
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Family
| Father | Deenanath Mangeshkar (Actor) |
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| Mother | Shevanti Mangeshkar |
| Siblings | Hridayanath Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar (younger), Lata Mangeshkar, Meena Khadikar (younger) |
| Grandchildren | Zanai Bhosle |
Career
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| Notable Collaborations | Gorillaz - The Mountain album (2026) |
Favourites
| Food | Fish and Chips |
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| Actress | Madhubala |
Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Asha Bhosle is a non-smoker and abstains from alcohol. | |
| 2. Her father was both an actor and a classical singer in Marathi Musical stage. | |
| 3. When Asha was 16, she ran away with Ganpatrao Bhosle and got married against her family's wishes, later separating in 1960. | |
| 4. In 2012, Asha's daughter Varsha tragically took her own life. | |
| 5. Asha's son Hemant passed away in 2015 after battling cancer. | |
| 6. She owns restaurants in Dubai, Kuwait, and Manchester. | |
| 7. Asha made her acting debut in the Marathi film 'Mai' in 2011. | |
| 8. Asha was honored with the Padma Vibhushan award in 2008. | |
| 9. In 2011, the Guinness Book of World Records recognized Asha as the most recorded artist in music history. | |
| 10. She holds the Guinness World Record for being the most recorded artist in music history. | |
| 11. As of 2006, Bhosle had sung an estimated 10,344 songs across at least 14 languages over more than 60 years. | |
| 12. O. P. Nayyar was the first composer to give Asha her identity. | |
| 13. In the 1960s, she started working with R.D. Burman and won immense public acclaim. |