Asha Bhosle’s final film song to release on her birth anniversary

CHENNAI: Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle’s final recorded film song will be released on her birth anniversary on September 8 as part of the upcoming drama-comedy Om Ka Hari, the makers announced on Thursday.

Titled Ae Meri Zindagi, Tu Chupi Hai Kahan, the song was recorded in late 2023, when Bhosle was in her 90s. It features in filmmaker Harish Vyas’ father-son drama, which stars Anshuman Jha, Raghubir Yadav, Soni Razdan and Ayesha Kapur.

Asha, who ruled Bollywood for over seven decades and recorded more than 12,000 songs, died in April this year at the age of 92. Her celebrated repertoire includes songs such as “Dum Maro Dum”, “Piya Tu Ab To Aaja”, “Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko” and “Yeh Mera Dil”.

Described as a tribute to life, the song celebrates the joy of living, love and the importance of expressing one’s feelings. Its release on Bhosle’s birth anniversary is intended to honour her enduring musical legacy and contribution to Indian cinema.

“Launching the song on her birthday is intended as a celebration of Asha Ji's timeless voice, her immense legacy and the generations of listeners whose lives her music has touched,” Vyas said in a statement.

For Jha, who also stars in the film and has a personal connection to its story, Asha's voice adds a deeply personal dimension to the narrative.

Om Ka Hari is deeply special to me because, at its heart, it is about the importance of saying 'I love you' to your father, something I never got the chance to do. To have Asha Ji's voice carry the song that represents the catharsis of the film is one of the most profound and memorable moments of my life as an artist,” he said.