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Anshuman Jha recalls Asha Bhosle’s lasting musical lesson
Asha Bhosle recorded a song for the film Om Ka Hari.
It is described as her last recorded film track.
She recorded the song three times because she wanted every note to feel right.
Actor and filmmaker Anshuman Jha said he will always remember her dedication and kindness.
He had hoped she would sing the song live at a special music launch.
That plan could not happen, which he said is a regret.
The song celebrates life, love and saying our feelings out loud.
It will be released on September 8, Asha Bhosle’s birth anniversary.
Asha Bhosle’s last recorded film track will appear in Om Ka Hari.
Anshuman Jha said Bhosle rerecorded the song three times to perfect its emotion.
The song, “Ae Meri Zindagi, Tu Chupi Hai Kahan,” was recorded in late 2023.
The track will launch on September 8, Bhosle’s birth anniversary.
Om Ka Hari explores love, conflict and a father-son generational divide.
- Who
- Asha Bhosle recorded the song, and Anshuman Jha shared his memories of working with her.
- What
- Bhosle’s last recorded film track will feature in the drama-comedy Om Ka Hari.
- Where
- The announcement was made from Mumbai, and the song is part of the film Om Ka Hari.
- When
- The song was recorded in late 2023 and is scheduled to launch on September 8; the year of the launch is not stated.
- Why
- The song is presented as a heartfelt homage to life, love and expressing feelings while there is still time.
Key facts
- Song
- “Ae Meri Zindagi, Tu Chupi Hai Kahan”
- Film
- Om Ka Hari
- Recording
- Recorded in late 2023 when Asha Bhosle was more than 90 years old
- Release date
- September 8, Asha Bhosle’s birth anniversary
- Director
- Harish Vyas
- Cast
- Anshuman Jha, Raghubir Yadav, Soni Razdan and Ayesha Kapur
- Story
- A father-son relationship drama-comedy about family, conflict and a generational divide
Quotes
Anshuman Jha
Actor-filmmaker discussing his experience working with Asha Bhosle
“She came to record, re-record and re-re-record the song three times until she felt she had got it right—once before we shot the film, and twice after, because she loved the footage which we showed her and wanted to revisit the song.”
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“That is a regret I will live with. But time has its own rules.”
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