Asha Bhosle is called the Nightingale of Asia. Her melodious voice has been entertaining us for over seven decades. She has sung more than 12000 songs and holds a Guinness Book of World Records as the most recorded artist in music history.
Today, the legendary singer celebrates her 87th birthday, so let’s look at the list of evergreen songs of her…
Aaiye Meherbaan
We have to start the list with the song Aaiye Meherbaan from the movie Howrah Bridge. Madhubala looked beautiful in the song and danced gracefully, but well, we cannot forget the wonderful voice of Asha Bhosle in the song. It is undoubtedly one of the best songs by the singer.
Piya Tu Ab Toh Aa Ja
The next one on the list has to be Piya Tu Ab Toh Aa Ja from the movie Caravan. The song was composed by R.D. Burman and sung by Asha Bhosle. The singer got the perfect amount of oomph factor required for this cabaret dance number. Asha Bhosle won Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer Award for the song.
Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko
In 1973, Asha Bhosle and R.D. Burman teamed up for the song Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko in the movie Yaadon Ki Baaraat. The romantic track stole everyone’s heart and the melodious voice of Asha Bhosle stood out.
Dum Maro Dum
Dum Maro Dum from the movie Hare Krishna Hera Ram has to be one of the most famous songs sung by Asha Bhosle. It is still loved by the audiences and Bhosle won Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer Award for the track.
Hungama Ho Gaya
The current generation might be knowing about the song Hungama Ho Gaya because of its remix version in the film Queen. But well, this Asha Bhosle’s song originally featured in the 1973 release Anhonee and was picturized on Bindu. Well, Bhosle’s voice is irreplaceable and that’s why even in the remix version the makers used her voice only.
Dil Cheez Kya Hain
This list would have been incomplete without the song Dil Cheez Kya Hain from Umrao Jaan. Khayyam’s music and Asha Bhosle’s voice made this one a perfect mujra number. The singer won National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer.
Yeh Mera Dil
And we have one more Helen and Asha Bhosle song on the list! Yeh Mera Dil from Don is one of the most successful songs of Asha Bhosle. The track also got a recreated version in Don (2006). It was sung by Sunidhi Chauhan but failed to recreate the magic of Bhosle’s original track.
Rangeela Re
While there are numerous wonderful songs sung by Asha Bhosle, we end our list with Rangeela Re. Interestingly; the film Rangeela completes 25 years of its release today on the birthday of Asha Bhosle’s birthday. The song Rangeela Re is still remembered by everyone and even after 25 years, people love to listen to it.
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.