As Asha Bhosle dies, Sharmila Tagore remembers her first lip-sync in Kashmir Ki Kali and the singer’s warm hug. She cherishes Ashaji’s kindness, timeless songs, and continued encouragement over the years

Javed Akhtar recalls how Asha Bhosle carved her own identity despite Lata Mangeshkar’s towering presence, leaving behind an 83-year legacy of timeless songs and the belief that true happiness lies in one’s work