The legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92, leaving the nation in mourning. While she enjoyed immense love from millions worldwide, her personal life had a unique journey. After a challenging first marriage, Asha Bhosle found love again with the late composer RD Burman. They collaborated on many songs, but it was Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyar Tera from the 1966 film Teesri Manzil that became a turning point for them professionally and personally.
Bhosle had once shared that one of their first interactions was when a young Burman approached her for an autograph after listening to her Marathi songs on the radio. Their friendship eventually grew, and after she learned about his academic struggles, Bhosle advised him to complete his education.
The music director was six years younger to Bhosle, but was deeply in love with her and pursued her for years. Despite opposition from Burman’s mother, the two eventually got married in 1980. It was both of their second marriages. Even their professional collaboration flourished as they created some of the most iconic songs together, including Dum Maro Dum, Piya Tu Ab To Aaja, and Chura Liya Hai Tumne.
Reflecting on their bond, Bhosle had opened up on Burman in a podcast with RJ Anmol and Amrita Rao in 2025. She had said, “He didn’t even know that he was such a big music director. He made music, but he had no ego about it. People die for money, but if I gave him a diamond, he would say, ‘What is this? A stone? Instead, get a good song recorded.’ That record was more valuable to him than a diamond.” She also revealed that they had sweet nicknames for each other.
The demise of Asha Bhosle has left a huge void in the country, but she always preached love with everyone, and that is a legacy she has left behind her.
