10 Iconic Songs of the Living Legend, Asha Bhosle!

Asha Bhosle Ji is one of the most iconic, soulful & reputable singers of Indian cinema. With a Guinness World Record in her name for being the most recorded artist in the history, she has sung over 11,000 solo, duet and chorus-backed songs in over 20 Indian languages since 1947.

On Ashaji’s 87th birthday today, here are 10 of her most iconic Bollywood songs:

#1 Kahin Aag Lage Lag Jaave, ‘Taal’ (1999)

Rahman’s refreshing soundtracks revealed Asha’s voice in a totally different avatar which makes this track an evergreen hit!

#2 Haal Kaisa Jai Janaab Ka, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958)

With with amazing song, Haal Kaisa Hai Janaab ka, Kishore Da & Asha Ji create magic again!

#3 Eena Meena Deeka, Aasha (1957)

Aashaji’s Eena Meen Dika is a complete classic taken to a whole new level with the smash, breathless gibberish jabber, Eena Meena Deeka.

#4 Radha Kaise Na Jale, Lagaan (2001)

Rahman’s mesmerising tunes and Ashaji’s soul stirring voice makes Lagaan‘s Radha Kaise Na Jale track a total chartbuster.

#5 Tu, Tu Hai Wohi, Yeh Vaada Raha (1982)

This lovey-dovey title track of Yeh Vaada Raha is one of the top musical hits of it’s time.

#6 Yeh Mera Dil Pyar Ka Diwana, Don (1978)

Raising temperatures with this seductive song with Helen showing off her sexy moves, this song from Don is yet another chartbuster in Ashaji’s collection.

#7 Yeh Ladka Hai Allah, Hum Kisise Kam Nahin (1977)

This eternally cheerful song, Yeh Ladka Hai Allah was one of the best songs of Ashaji with husband, RD Burman.

#8 Sajna Hai Mujhe Sajna Ke Liye, Saudagar (1973)

The feelings of a women getting ready to meet her lover could not be expressed in a better way than how Ashaji did with this iconic song!

#9 Chura Liya Hai Tumne, Yaadon Ki Baarat (1973)

This song is one of the most played songs of all time. Asha’s soulful voice blended with RD’s iconic tunes, expresses the emotions of a lovesick soul so accurately.

#10 Dum Maro Dum, Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971)

Asha Bhosle & RD Burman’s classic song Dum Maro Dum is just the perfect song for a trippy night even decades later!

Which one is your absolute favourite?