"Asha Bhosle, who gave voice to hundreds of movie characters as a Bollywood playback singer, died Sunday at age 92. Her son Anand Bhosle confirmed her death to Indian media."
"Bhosle specialized in saucier characters, such as in one of her most famous songs, 'Dum Maro Dum.' By Bhosle's own reckoning, she recorded some 12,000 songs over a career that spanned about eight decades."
"Bhosle was born Sept. 8, 1933 in Sangli, a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Her father, Deenanath Mangeshkar, was an accomplished actor and North Indian classical singer."
"The family moved from city to city, and ultimately landed in Bombay (now Mumbai), the center of India's burgeoning film industry; the term 'Bollywood' is a portmanteau of 'Bombay' and 'Hollywood.'"
Asha Bhosle, a legendary playback singer in Bollywood, died at the age of 92. Her son confirmed her passing. Bhosle recorded around 12,000 songs over an eight-decade career, known for her powerful voice and ability to portray diverse characters. Unlike her sister Lata Mangeshkar, who sang for virtuous heroines, Bhosle specialized in more daring roles. Born in 1933 in Maharashtra, she began her career at a young age to support her family after her father's death. Bhosle's influence extended beyond India, recognized globally, including in the British band Cornershop's hit referencing her.
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