Random Thoughts

Songs of remembrance

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle has left us at the ripe old age of 92. Accolades, remembrance notes, tributes poured in from different corners of the world, all richly deserved. A world record holder with more than 12,000 songs, multiple awards, a singer at ease in many languages have added to her formidable reputation. I am, not was, just one of her millions of admirers. At a personal level, her songs are intertwined with my journey of growing up from girlhood to mature age - each stage marked by an iconic song of hers - call it nostalgia, as I think of Asha-tai now. 

by Ranjita Biswas April 17, 2026