Asha Bhosle

“Singapore has always held a special place in my heart.”

“When I began my career, I worked purely for the money.”

“Ram Kapoor is a formidable actor.”

“When you don't know how to pronounce words, when you don't know the meaning of the words, how will you imbibe a song with feeling?”

“I take care of my skin, and I'm a teetotaller.”

“Every day of my life has been a challenge - from singing a song that is not my type to being asked suddenly to sing a classical song with no practice.”

“I instinctively felt Pancham and Gulzarbhai were meant to make music together.”

“I cannot stand in one place and sing for three hours. By nature, I like to make things lively.”

“Only when you know the nuances of a language can you sing a song well.”

“Songs, for me, are notes from the heart.”

“I'm not keen on films which depict a lot of violence.”

“I always like to do something different in every song.”

“I'm like a shark. I can't keep still. Some call me a workaholic.”

“Acting is not my forte.”

“I have sung every song with the same dedication like I sang my first number.”

“Those who are not trained singers will find that their voice quavers. That should not happen. The quaver should be used only where necessary and not because a singer cannot hold a note or a tune.”

“Hindi film music has always been completely driven by the plot. We singers never had any say in compositions.”

“Take risks. Never say die. It has worked for me.”

“Let children come across good as well as bad things. MTV is unnecessarily criticised for dishing out obscenity.”

“I never think about retiring - because you retire, you die.”