Asha Bhosle Death: Legendary Singer Once Revealed She Was Trembling While Recording Her First Song

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who is no more with us, has sung many songs that will forever remain in our minds. She was known for versatility. However, she once recalled recording her very first song at the age of 10. The iconic singer shared how the experience was both nerve-wracking and life-changing.

In an old conversation at The Republic Bharat, the singer revealed she was trembling while recording the song. “When I recorded my first song, I was 10 years old. I had to sing this song standing in front of the mic and I was trembling at that time, because I did not know anything then. My father had recorded his songs. Then when I sang the first song, I felt that I can sing. Didi does not only sing, I can also sing,” Bhosle was quoted saying.

She sang her first song Chala Chala Nav Bala in the Marathi film Majha Bala in 1943.

Asha Bhosle’s death

Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who was rushed to Breach Candy Hospital following a cardiac arrest, has died at the age of 92. On April 11, the iconic singer suffered a cardiac arrest following which she was taken to the emergency unit of the hospital, where she passed away. Minister of Cultural Affairs of Maharashtra Ashish Shelar announced the grim news. Her mortal remains will be kept at her residence from 11 am to 3 pm tomorrow, and the last rites will take place at Shivaji Park at 4 pm.

More about Asha Bhosle

Asha Bhosle is one of the most celebrated voices in Indian music, with a career that has spanned several decades. Born on September 8, 1933, she began singing at a very young age and went on to become one of the most recorded artists in the world.

Throughout her long journey, she has lent her voice to thousands of songs in multiple languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali and Gujarati. Her rare ability to effortlessly move across genres—from classical and ghazals to pop, cabaret and folk—made her stand out in the industry. She is particularly known for her memorable collaborations with music composer RD Burman, which gave Indian cinema some of its most enduring songs.

Over the years, Asha Bhosle has been honoured with several prestigious awards, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan, in recognition of her immense contribution to Indian music. Her influence continues to inspire generations of singers and remains deeply etched in the country’s musical legacy.