Remembering When Asha Bhosle Accepted Her Relationship With Legendary Composer RD Burman | Daily Music Roll

Remembering When Asha Bhosle Accepted Her Relationship With Legendary Composer RD Burman

Fabled artist and singer Asha Bhosle celebrated her 89th birthday on Thursday, 8th September. On this joyous occasion let's recall her most-talked-about relationship with legendary music producer and composer RD Burman whom she married
Aarohi Agarwal
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image source :- Asha Bhosle and RD Burman tied the knot in 1980.


The honored and acclaimed singer once shared how her relationship with her music producer and composer husband started in the media. In an old interview in 1993, Ms. Bhosle shared that RD Burman was after her for a long time and would praise her from time to time which made her accept his proposal in the end. In the same interview, she also recalled her sister, the vaunted singer, Lata Mangeskar’s reaction to this relationship.

Needless to say, this marriage and relationship with Asha Bhosle were not the first ones for RD Burman. His first marriage was with Rita Patel in 1966 which ended up in him divorcing her in 1971. Later in 1980, the musician and composer married Asha Bhosle who also ended up in the p[arting their ways after a few years. Both of them in their respective careers have gained massive fame and respect and have collaborated on numerous occasions. Throughout their careers, Asha Bhosle and RD Burman have recorded several songs together for many decades. They also performed together in various live shows.

In that interview with Quint, Asha was asked how their relationship started to which she responded cheekily. She said that the composer was after her for many years and praised her at any opportunity he could get. Burman used to praise her voice, saying she had a very unique voice and good tune which made him smitten. He also used to send her anonymous flowers for years. Asha, not knowing who the anonymous flowers were from, used to throw them away which made Burman’s face fall. Finally after years of trying she said yes to the proposal not having any other option.

Further in the interview, when asked about her sister’s reaction to this relationship, Asha said that her sister did not say anything to her or Pancham. RD Burman was also known as Pancham in the industry.

In her career of eight decades, Asha Bhosle has sung countless songs in several languages which stand as proof of her immense talent. Her decades-long career has gained her various recognitions and awards which include two national awards, four BFJA Awards, eighteen Maharashtra State Film Awards, nine Filmfare Awards along with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Grammy nominations.

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