‘Nothing mattered anymore’: The ‘cursed mantra’ from Asha Bhosle’s brother that saved her after daughter’s tragic death
Indian Express·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
Asha Bhosle, the iconic Indian playback singer, lost her daughter Varsha to suicide in 2012. Varsha had struggled with depression. Devastated, Asha stopped socializing and withdrew completely. Her younger brother intervened by placing a tanpura in her hands and encouraging her to sing, reminding her of musical discipline. He shared a spiritual perspective about artists being cursed souls with a duty to share their gift. This guidance helped Asha reconnect with music and heal.
Key Entities
Asha BhosleVarsha BhosleLata MangeshkarAsha's brotherRahul Dev BurmanIndian playback singer2012