“Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Is Very Fond Of Me,” Staunch Follower Asha Bhosle, Also Known For Her Devotional Hit Songs

Chaitanya Padukone

Although Bollywood melody-queen Asha Bhosle is known more for her seductive romantic and cabaret ( ‘item’) chartbuster filmy songs, the versatile singer also has several hit devotional songs to her credit. The veteran ( 85 years ‘young’) yet ageless singer Asha-tai once said to me that “vocal music sung with passion  is a direct divine connect to the supreme spiritual force who controls this universe” . Among the various devotional film-centric songs sung by iconic playback singer Asha-tai include ‘Tora Mann Darpan Kehlaye’ (Kajal) and ‘Jaaon Toh Kahaan Jaaon (Anamika)  . Along with granddaughter Zanai Bhosle, Asha-tai with  writer Rajita Kulkarni, announced their songs, in gratitude to the Spiritual & Humanitarian Leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at Pancham Studios in Mumbai. While Asha Bhosle has sung one song, Zanai has sung the other. On being asked if Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar knew about the songs, Asha Bhosle expressed, “I’ve not spoken to Gurudev about the songs but I have met him several times. He is very fond of me, just like he is fond of all his other followers.” On why she chose to take up these songs, added the veteran singer, “Not all songs are about romance or love. There are other emotions as well, especially those that connect us to God. And songs in gratitude to Gurudev connect us with God.” Incidentally, Asha Bhosle has also composed the music for the songs! This is not Zanai Bhosle’s first collaboration with her grandmother! “This song is very close to my heart. She is my grandma! We tour and perform the world over, but when we come back home, she is still my same daadi who cooks my favourite meals for me... Nothing changes,” reacted an ecstatic Zanai Bhosle. The young songstress also professed her devotion to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, saying she feels “blessed” to have sung for him.Apart from their penchant for spirituality, the grandmother-granddaughter duo share an affectionate bond and both are culture-savvy.

Rajita Kulkarni, Asha Bhosle and Zanai Bhosle

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