Try singing it and you'll realise the prowess of Asha.Ģ6. Khat Likh De, Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966): Helmed by Laximkant-Pyarelal, the hugely popular Khat Likh De sounds like a deceptively simple tune. IMAGE: Asha lends support to Tanuja's innocent seductress in Jewel Thief's Raat Akeli Hai.Ģ5. But the singer simply outshines Rafi in this zany, madcap Rahul Dev Burman rock 'n' roll number with her incredible ah-ah-ah-ah someness. Aaja Aaja, Teesri Manzil (1966): It's no fun picking just one from an album as eclectic as this. Zara Haule Haule Chalo, Sawan Ki Ghata (1966): Long before Tushar Bhatia could channel the ghoda gaadi flavours of Nayyar's peppy chartbuster in Andaz Apna Apna, Asha Bhosle's spunk rocked its beats ' haule haule.'Ģ4. Aage Bhi Jaane Na Tu, Waqt (1965): Asha spews carpe diem-ish philosophy like only she can in Yash Chopra's glossy family drama.Ģ3. I like it better than O P Nayyar's similar-sounding ditties, Aao Huzoor Tumko ( Kismat) or Woh Haseen Dard ( Humsaaya).Ģ2.
Yeh Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera, Mere Sanam (1965): And promptly transforms into a daring damsel for Mumtaz in the sublime, seductive Yeh Reshmi Zulfon. Asha embodies the demure darling for Sharmila Tagore's debut in Kashmir Ki Kali.Ģ1. Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein, Kashmir Ki Kali (1964): The 1960s heroine typically alternated between coy and flirtatious. Kahe Tarsaye Jiyara, Chitralekha (1964): Teaming up with sister Usha Mangeshkar, the duo ooze classical fervour in the absolutely electrifying Kahe Tarsaye.Ģ0. Ab Ke Baras Bhejo, Bandini (1963): The crumbling hope in her voice, while resonating Shailendra's heart-breaking lines against S D Burman's sombre tune, is a far cry from the joie de vivre she's known for.ġ9. Nigahein Milane Ko Jee Chahta Hai, Dil Hi Toh Hai (1963): ' Woh Tohmat Jisse Ishq Kehti Hai Duniya, Woh Tohmat Uthane Ko Jee Chahta Hai.' Her golden voice radiates so much conviction it doubles the credibility of an already fantastic track.ġ8. IMAGE: Asha's masti makes you smile in Teesri's Manzil's Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyaar Tera.ġ7. Abhi Na Jao Chod Kar, Hum Dono (1962): And for all his ( Rafi's) charming pleas that she stay a while longer, Asha smilingly declines, ' Nahi, Nahi, Nahi' in the remarkable romance of Jaidev's melody. Dil Ki Kahani, Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1961): Apart from Rafi's glorious title track, Ravi's soundtrack boasts of another gem from Asha picturised on Minoo Mumtaz.ġ4. And Asha's gentle, graceful aesthetics in this S D Burman number achieves it harmoniously.ġ3. Kali Ghata Chhaye Mora Jiya, Sujata (1960): Her ability to control voice like temperature has the gift to create an ambience on its own. Na To Karwan Ki Talash Hai, Barsaat Ki Raat (1960): In the Sahir Ludhianvi-penned epic qawaali composed by Roshan, senses and sentiments soar in the classical assertions of Rafi, Manna Dey and Sudha Malhotra and the one and only Asha for 12 feverish minutes. Arre Ja Re Hat Natkhat, Navrang (1959): The gorgeous ballets orchestrated to C Ramchandra's soundtrack rides high on Asha's signature verve.ġ1. Nazar Lagi Raja Tore Bangle Par, Kala Pani (1958): I adore her appeasing tone of Achha Ji Main Haari from the same soundtrack but the delightful intricacy of the mujra number, Nazar Lagi Raja gives it an undeniable edge.ġ0.
Aaiye Meherban, Howrah Bridge (1958): O P Nayyar and Asha collaborated on countless chartbusters but the seduction of Aaiye Meherban on screen or off it hasn't lost an ounce of its sizzle.ĩ. IMAGE: No one can resist Madhubala's come-hither invitation in the Aaiye Meherban song from Howrah Bridge.Ĩ. Ek Pardesi Mera Dil Le Gaya, Phagun (1958): The sheer exuberance of her delivery matches the determination of the snake charmer's ubiquitous been ( flute) in this O P Nayyar classic. And the sprightly duet Haal Kaisa Hai Jaanab Ka bears testimony to this fact.ħ. Haal Kaisa Jai Janaab Ka, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958): Few singers can compliment the quirk of Kishore Kumar like Asha.
Maang Ke Saath Tumhara, Naye Daur (1957): The singer teams up with Mohammad Rafi to exude village belle-next-door sweetness against the rhythmic beats of a galloping horse.Ħ. Chhod Do Aanchal, Paying Guest (1957): There's such ada in her infectious *Aah* Chhod Do, it's impossible to let go.ĥ. Eena Meena Deeka, Aasha (1957): Aasha is a frolicking rom-com, best remembered for Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle taking turns to alternately amuse with the smash, breathless gibberish jabber, Eena Meena Deeka.Ĥ. Chanda Mama Door Ke, Vachan (1955): A childhood favourite, it's amazing just how many generations have grown up enjoying her mellifluous narration.ģ. Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh, Shree 420 (1955): This lilting Shankar-Jaikishen creation drew attention to Asha's poise.Ģ. IMAGE: It may be Nadira and Asha flirting with us in Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh, but we are the ones who can't stop watching.
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