Asha in Toronto

A little birdie tells me that the grand dame of Bollywood, the lovely Asha Bhonsle is set to perform at the Roy Thompson Hall later this year. To be exact, she is scheduled to stage a live performance on April 4, 2008 in downtown Toronto celebrating 75 years of music.

  Her fans pan across all possible age groups with my father recollecting her songs for Burman Junior and Senior as being his favourites. My teenage cousin on the other hand remembers her for Rangeela re. Such is the diversity of this extremely talented artist.

  To say that she's keep abreast with the times is an understatement. She was quick to catch on to the remix trend when it began and worked with Leslie "Lezz" Lewis to co-produce an album dedicated to Rahul Dev Burman way back in the mid-nineties. Since then, she has released several indipop albums and managed to stay in the memory of an audience that has short-term memory.

  Despite being the sibling of the illustrious Lata Mangeshkar, Asha has always been able to maintain an identity that is vastly different from her sister. Their legendary competition was rumoured to be the inspiration for the film Saaz which saw even Zakir Hussain in a special role! The sisters however claim there was never any ill will between them.

  To have an opportunity to watch Asha live in concert is a chance that not many in our generation have had. Whether you remember her for her classical treats or peppy A R Rahman numbers, there's no doubt that this living icon has a legacy of her own. Take some time out and have a listen to the lady in the flesh, LISTEN UP! to Asha Bhonsle live in Toronto!

 

Comments

[amreen]

thanks for the tip! i've seen asha live and seh's fantastic - so full of energy and zip. roy thomson is a great venue too

[Nazir Patel]

I want to hear some of her other popular old hits instead of the same repetitious Dum Maro Dum and Piya Tu
Here is my list:
Khatooba Khatooba - Alibaba Aur 40 chor 1980
Koi Aaya Dhadkan Kehti Hai Lajwanti
Aaja O Mere Raja Apna Desh 1972
Jaadugar Qatil Kohinoor
Khat Likh De Aaye Din Bahar Ke 1966
Jab Chali Thandi Hawa Do Badan 1966
Yehi Woh Jagah Hai Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi 1965
Aaj Ki Raat Anamika 1973
Apne Dil Main Jagah Dijiye Hawas 1974
Hae Bichhuwa Jheel Ke Us Paar 1973
Sheeshe Se Pi Phool Aur Patthar
Koi Shahri Babu Loafer
Tauba Tauba Mr.Natwarlal 1979
Aankhon Se Jo Utri Hai - Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hun 1963
Tasveer-E-Muhabbat Sunghursh 1968
Tum Jiyo Hazaaron Saal Sujatha 1959
Bhanwara Bada Nadan Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Maine Dil Abhi Diya Nahin The Train 1970
Zindagi Main Pyar Karna Sikhle Phool Aur Patthar
Kaun Aaya Waqt 1965
Dil Jalon Ka Dil Jalake Zanjeer 1975
Dekh Hamen Aawaz Na Dena Amar Deep 1958
Duniya Main Logon Ko Apna Desh 1972
Gunguna Rahe Hain Bhanwre Aradhana 1969
Jo Tum Muskura Do Dhool Ka Phool 1959
Mere Sune Jeewan Ka Aasra - Aasra
Jub Se Tumhe Dekha Hain - Gharana
Kabhi Tera Daman - Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare
Maang Ke Saath Tumhara Naya Daur 1957
Jab Andhera Hota Hai Raja Rani
Din Hai Bahar Ke Waqt
Sapna Mera Toot Gaya Khel Khel Main 1975
Tu Hai Vahi Dil Ne Jise - Yeh Wada Raha
Kambakth Ishq
Khallas