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Asha Bhosle's Riyaz at 80: Sameer Anjaan Reveals Her Devotion to Music

Lyricist Sameer Anjaan has revealed an inspiring anecdote about the late legendary singer Asha Bhosle's dedication to her craft. He recalled listening outside her door and hearing her practice riyaz even when she was in her eighties. Anjaan stated that Bhosle considered her work a form of worship and approached it with immense devotion. He emphasized that her energy and vocal magic remained undiminished by age whenever she stood before the microphone.

Key Points: Asha Bhosle Did Riyaz in Her 80s, Reveals Lyricist Sameer

  • Asha Bhosle practiced riyaz in her 80s
  • Her work was considered worship
  • She performed with undiminished energy
  • Sameer Anjaan witnessed her dedication firsthand
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Sameer Anjaan recalls how Asha Bhosle did riyaz even in her 80s

Lyricist Sameer Anjaan shares how legendary singer Asha Bhosle practiced riyaz with unwavering dedication even in her 80s, treating her work as worship.

"So this was her dedication to her work. She used to consider her work as worship. - Sameer Anjaan"

Mumbai, April 19

Renowned lyricist Sameer Anjaan revealed how the late legendary singer Asha Bhosle used to be extremely dedicated to her craft.

During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Sameer revealed that once they tried listening inside the late singer's home through the door, and heard her doing Riyaz even at the age of 80.

"I remember once we went to her house. As we were outside, we decided to listen to what was going on inside by placing our ears on the door, and we could hear the sound of Riyaz from inside. And at that time, she must have been in her 80s."

Impressed by the dedication of Asha Bhosle, Sameer revealed that she used to consider her work as worship.

"So I said, 'Wow, at this age a woman is doing Riyaz'. So this was her dedication to her work. She used to consider her work as worship. For her, if there was anything beyond life, it was her work," he went on to add.

Talking about his last meeting with Asha Bhosle, Sameer said that she always had the same energy and willpower whenever she was in front of the mic.

"I never felt that death was wandering so close to her. And she had that energy; her willpower was the same. When she used to stand with her sari tied in front of the mic, it used to feel like a warrior was going to the front in the summer. So she wasn't tired. Either she didn't go on the mic, but when she used to go, she used to give her hundred percent. And in her voice, the same energy, the same magic was there. Listening to her voice, I didn't feel that with age, the voice had faded," he concluded.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Wow! Doing riyaz at 80... that's just mind-blowing. It shows why her voice had that timeless quality. We've truly lost a giant. Her songs will keep her alive forever.
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Michael C
As an outsider learning about Indian music, stories like this are incredible. The discipline of riyaz is something we rarely hear about in Western pop culture. True artists are made through this daily devotion.
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Anjali F
"Work as worship" - what a powerful philosophy. This is the real guru mantra for success that our generation needs to learn, instead of looking for shortcuts. Salute to the queen of playback!
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Siddharth J
While the dedication is unquestionable, I do find it a bit odd that Sameer and others were listening at her door. Couldn't they have just asked her? The story is beautiful but the method of finding out feels a little intrusive.
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Kavya N
My dadi used to say, "Talent needs polishing every day, like a precious stone." Asha Tai lived this truth. Her voice in "Dum Maro Dum" or "Piya Tu Ab To Aaja" had that ageless spark because of this daily riyaz. A true inspiration! ❤️

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