Manoj Muntashir reveals how Bareilly honoured Asha Bhosle for making 'Jhumka Gira Re' a cultural legacy
Mumbai, May 1
In the upcoming episode of singing reality show, Indian Idol, the show will be seen celebrating late legendary Asha Bhosle.
Gracing the set, lyricist and poet Manoj Muntashir took to the centre stage to reveal the making of the timeless classic song 'Jhumka Gira Re' sung by Asha Bhosle
Manoj went on reveal, "Madan Mohan ji, the great music director, one day, called Asha ji and said, 'Asha, I have a song for you. The lyrics of the song are, Jhumka Gira Re Bareli Ke Bazaar Mein.'"
Furthermore he added, "Asha ji made the song so famous, that the government made a 14 feet tall Jhumka on the outskirts of Bareli and named the square as Jhumka Chowk," cementing the success of the late maestro.
For the uninitiated, the song Jhumka Gira Re sung by Asha Bhosle is from the classic hit Mera Saaya, directed by Raj Khosla. The song was a hit in the 1960s, and gained cult status in Hindi cinema.
The song "Jhumka Gira Re" was primarily picturized on Sadhana Shivdasani in a lively, playful avatar. The movie also starred Sunil Dutt, Sadhana Shivdasani, Prem Chopra, K. N. Singh and others.
Talking about the legendary singer Asha Bhosle, she passed away on April 12 following multi organ failure.
The singer was admitted to the hospital on April 11 due to severe exhaustion and chest infection as updated by her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle through a social media post on her social media account.
The singer was 92 year-old when she passed away and has had a legacy for over 83 years.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Wow! A 14 ft jhumka in Bareli! That's so creative. Asha ji's voice was magic - she could make any song immortal. The 'Jhumka Gira Re' is still a party favorite. What a legacy she left behind. RIP legend ❤️
I'm not Indian, but I grew up listening to Asha Bhosle's songs. Her voice was so versatile. This is a unique tribute and I love that the local government honored her in such a creative way. The world has lost a legend.
Asha Bhosle was truly the queen of playback singing. 83 years of legacy is unmatched. But I hope the government also works on preserving the music industry's history properly - digital archives, music schools named after her etc. A jhumka is nice, but we need more.
I love how India honors its cultural icons. A 14 feet jhumka in Bareli is such a unique and heartfelt tribute. Asha Bhosle's music transcends generations. This makes me want to visit Bareli just to see this! 🎶
This is a brilliant tribute! 'Jhumka Gira Re' is a classic that never gets old. Asha ji's contribution to Indian music is immeasurable. She sang in so many languages and genres. The Bareli government did a nice thing. Rest in peace, legendary voice 🙏
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