Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Leslee Lewis Reflects on Asha Bhosle Collaboration and Modi Gift
Leslee Lewis is a music composer who worked with the famous singer Asha Bhosle.
He remembers how she liked to sing only when she felt good and would sometimes cancel a studio session.
Bhosle once thanked him on stage at an award ceremony, saying he helped her win.
During a trip to Australia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave Lewis a special vinyl record of a music album called Colonial Cousins.
Modi also gave him a box of different kinds of Indian coffee.
These gifts show how music and culture are shared between people and countries.
Leslee Lewis recalls working with late singer Asha Bhosle on hits like “Raat Shabnami”.
Lewis describes Bhosle’s emphasis on mood and her flexible studio schedule.
Bhosle publicly thanked Lewis during an award ceremony, highlighting their collaboration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Lewis a vinyl edition of the “Colonial Cousins” album during his visit to Australia.
Modi also presented a premium Indian coffee box showcasing diverse regional varieties.
- Who
- Leslee Lewis, Asha Bhosle, Narendra Modi, Hariharan
- What
- Lewis recalls working with Bhosle; Modi gifts Lewis a vinyl album and a coffee box
- When
- 90s for Raat Shabnami; Modi’s visit to Australia (date not specified)
- Where
- Mumbai studio, Andheri West; Australia
- Why
- To honor the collaboration and promote Indian culture
- Composer
- Leslee Lewis
- Singer
- Asha Bhosle
- Gift
- Vinyl edition of Colonial Cousins
- Gift
- Premium Indian Coffee Box
- Award ceremony
- Bhosle thanked Lewis on stage