A biography for Asha Bhoslehasn’t been written yet.
“I just hope that my fans continue to like my work.”
“I've enjoyed my life. There has been great tragedy but also moments of great happiness. I've taken both in my stride, and if I were to replay my life, I would do it all over again.”
“I was approached for acting roles when I was young. I had said that I look into the mirror every day and don't think my face suits for the big screen. So I will not do the films.”
“I was too naive when I started out. It was hard to understand the workings of the industry. But rejection and ridicule pushed me to discover my individuality. I wanted success on my terms.”
“My rebellion has always been positive and connected with my work. That's how I've sung in foreign languages and collaborated with international artistes.”
“I have been singing since childhood and, over the years, sang songs from different languages from India and across the globe.”
“I never regret any of the work I've done.”
“I have sung as many as 6,000 songs of various hues, be they classical, pop or folk songs. I have even performed free of charge for the Maharashtra government.”
“I have brought up my kids single-handedly. So a strenuous routine is something I thrive on, not shy away from.”
“The Seventies was a golden period for music, both around the world and in India.”
“My mother was progressive in her thinking.”
“I hate a sleepy, nonresponsive, and silent audience because it fails to excite me as a performer.”
“I feel career women should avoid getting married.”
“Music is in all our minds and hearts and we are all free to sing anywhere we choose.”
“I used to like Mukeshji very much because his Hindi was excellent. It was very clear, and his pronunciation was excellent. No one could match that.”
“'Nakhrewali' is one of my favourite songs.”
“I always enjoyed singing and working with the late Kishore Kumar. He was a legendary playback singer, an actor, and a producer/director.”
“Initially, when I got into the world of music, I was treated like an underdog.”