Mumbai: Playback singer Sonu Nigam graced the launch of the biography titled ‘Svarsvamini Asha,’ dedicated to the legendary singer Asha Bhosle. The event, held at the Deenanath Mangeshkar Auditorium in Mumbai’s Vile Parle area, witnessed a heartwarming moment: Sonu Nigam washing Asha Bhosle’s feet with rose water and petals. This touching expression of respect and gratitude left an indelible mark on the occasion.
Asha Bhosle, a Padma Vibhushan awardee and veteran singer, shared anecdotes from her illustrious career during the event. The gathering included eminent personalities from the music and film industry, such as Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Bharati Mangeshkar, Ashish Shelar, Ashok Saraf, Jackie Shroff, Poonam Dhillon, Suresh Wadkar, Sudesh Bhosle, Shruti Bhosle, and Harish Bhimani. The event concluded with a musical tribute to Asha Bhosle, celebrating her remarkable journey as a versatile artist.
Asha Bhosle’s career spanned various genres, from classical to western-influenced, pop, cabaret, and ghazals, setting her apart from her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar. Sonu Nigam’s gesture added a beautiful chapter to this celebration of musical excellence.
