
Sharmila Tagore mourns the passing of singer Asha Bhosle, celebrating her seven-decade contribution to Indian cinema. Tagore recalls their first meeting during Kashmir Ki Kali filming in 1963 on Dal Lake, where Bhosle's encouragement meant greatly to the young actor. They were neighbours in Bombay for years, sharing an affectionate relationship. Bhosle's versatile voice ranged from classical to contemporary music, remaining relevant across generations through international collaborations and pop experiments.