
Also known as Asha Bhonsale, Asha Bhonsle, Asha Mangeshkar
Asha Bhosle was an Indian playback singer, businesswoman, actress and television personality who predominantly worked in Indian cinema. Known for her versatility, she was described in the media as one of the greatest and most influential singers in Hindi cinema. In a career spanning over eight decades, she recorded songs for films and albums in various Indian languages and won several accolades including two National Film Awards, four BFJA Awards, eighteen Maharashtra State Film Awards, nine Filmfare Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award and a record seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer, in addition to two Grammy nominations. In 2000, she was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in the field of cinema. In 2008, she was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour of the country. The Guinness Book of World Records acknowledged her in 2011 as the most recorded artist in music history.
Asha Bhosle was an Indian playback singer and entertainer who became one of the most influential voices in Hindi cinema over her eight-decade career, recording thousands of songs across multiple Indian languages. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest singers in cinema history and received India's highest honors, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan, while also being recognized by Guinness World Records as the most recorded artist in music history.
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