Asha Bhosle Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wiki & More

April 17, 2025 - By Bio Glance

Asha Bhosle (born September 8, 1933, in Sangli, Maharashtra) is a legendary Indian playback singer known for her versatile voice and timeless contributions to Indian music. With a career spanning over seven decades, she has recorded more than 12,000 songs in over 20 languages. Famous for iconic songs like “Piya Tu Ab To Aaja”, “Dum Maro Dum”, and “Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna”, Asha has won numerous awards, including the Padma Vibhushan in 2008. She continues to be an influential figure in Bollywood and Indian music.

Asha Bhosle: Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wiki & More

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Asha Mangeshkar Bhosle
Date of Birth	September 8, 1933
Place of Birth	Sangli, Maharashtra, India
Age	91 years (as of 2024)
Nationality	Indian
Profession	Playback Singer, Performer, Composer
Genres	Bollywood, Classical, Folk, Pop
Instruments	Vocals
Debut Song	“Chala Chala Navan” (1943) (Marathi film)
Famous Songs	“Piya Tu Ab To Aaja,” “Dum Maro Dum,” “Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna,” “Chura Liya Hai Tumne”

Physical Appearance

Attribute	Details
Height	5 feet 2 inches (157 cm)
Weight	55 kg (121 lbs)
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown

Family

Relation	Details
Father	Deenanath Mangeshkar (Classical Singer)
Mother	Shevanti Mangeshkar
Siblings	Sisters: Lata Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar, Meena Mangeshkar
Spouse	Raghunath Mangeshkar (married in 1959; divorced)
Children	3 Children: Varsha Bhosle, Hemant Bhosle, Anil Bhosle

Personal Life

Attribute	Details
Hobbies	Singing, Traveling, Watching Movies
Residence	Mumbai, India
Religion	Hinduism

Career Highlights

Year	Event/Project
1943	Asha Bhosle made her debut as a playback singer in Marathi cinema.
1950s	Became a prominent playback singer in Bollywood with several hit songs.
1960s	Gained recognition with songs like “Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyar Tera” and “Dum Maro Dum.”
1970s-1980s	Dominated Bollywood with numerous iconic songs and collaborations with composers like R.D. Burman.
1990s-Present	Continued her successful career with hit songs in modern Bollywood films.

Interesting Facts

Fact	Details
Versatility	Asha Bhosle is known for her versatility, singing in various genres including classical, pop, and folk music.
Singing Career	She has recorded over 12,000 songs in more than 20 languages.
Crossover Appeal	Asha is one of the few playback singers to have worked in various Indian regional film industries, including Marathi, Bengali, and Gujarati.
Unique Collaborations	Asha Bhosle had a close and famous collaboration with her late husband, music director R.D. Burman, who helped shape many of her career-defining hits.

Awards and Recognitions

Award	Details
Filmfare Awards	Best Female Playback Singer (1967, 1973, 1990, 1995, 1997, 1999)
Padma Vibhushan	India’s second-highest civilian award (2008)
National Film Award	Best Female Playback Singer (1990 for “Rangeela”)
Other Honors	Asha Bhosle has received several other awards including the Lata Mangeshkar Award and Dadasaheb Phalke Award for her contribution to Indian music.