Veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle has reportedly been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital following a cardiac arrest and this sparked concern among fans and the music fraternity. The 92-year-old singer was rushed to the hospital on April 11 and is currently undergoing treatment in the emergency unit.Amid the health update, let’s take a look at when the veteran shared a funny incident related to her experience while recording “Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyar Tera”.
‘Aaja Aaja’ memory
Asha Bhosle once revealed in an appearance on Indian Idol that the song was challenging and required intense preparation. “This song, Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyar Tera, was quite challenging for me to sing. One day, R.D. Burman saab came home, picked up his instrument, and personally asked me to try it. When I heard him perform the ‘O aa jaa, aah aah’ portion, I was a bit startled and unsure if I could pull it off. Still, I told him I’d give it a try after practicing for four to five days,” she had shared.
Car practice fun moment
Asha Bhosle’s dedication to mastering the song led to a funny incident during her practice sessions.She revealed how she rehearsed continuously, even while travelling in her car. “I practiced the main tune so intensely in my car that one day, my driver became concerned. When we reached Haji Ali, where I live, he suddenly asked if I wanted to go to the hospital because he thought I was struggling to breathe. It turned out to be quite a funny moment.”Before recording the song, Asha Bhosle sought reassurance from her sister Lata Mangeshkar and her words gave Asha the confidence to take on the challenge.“The moment I reached home, I went to my sister Lata Mangeshkar and conveyed my apprehensions singing the song to which she said, ‘You are forgetting that you are a Mangeshkar first and later Bhosle. Go sing the song, you will do good’.”
Health update; Hospitalisation details; Family statement
As per India Today reports, Asha Bhosle suffered a cardiac arrest and was admitted for immediate medical attention.Reportedly, Dr Pratit Samdani confirmed that she is currently being treated in the Emergency Medical Services unit. Meanwhile, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle shared an update on X.“My grandmother, Asha Bhosle due to extreme exhaustion and suffering a chest infection has been admitted to hospital and we request you to value our privacy. Treatment is ongoing and hopefully everything will be well and we shall update you positively (sic).”
Iconic career of Asha Bhosle
From romantic classics like “Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko” to energetic numbers like “Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaja”, she has consistently redefined playback singing.Her collaborations with composers like R. D. Burman and O. P. Nayyar produced evergreen hits such as “Aao Huzoor Tumko”.She also delivered deeply expressive songs like “In Aankhon Ki Masti” and “Dil Cheez Kya Hai” and many more.
