Legendary Famous Singer Asha Bhosle Conferred With Maharashtra Bhushan-2021 Award

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle one of the pre-eminent Mangeshkar Gem was conferred the coveted ‘Maharashtra Bhushan – 2021’ Award at a swank function near the Gateway of India, on Saturday.

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and dignitaries, including cricket God Sachin Tendulkar, were present and cheered the 89-year-old for her singing career which has spanned 80 years.

Asha-tai is the pride of Maharashtra’.The Mangeshkar family has been holding the minds of the fans for over eight decades and served the field of arts through their singing and music, said Shinde.

The award, instituted by the erstwhile Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party government carried gift money of Rs 25 lakh, a shawl, a memento and certificate. A documentary on the life and times of Bhosle was screened at the event, which charmed the audiences.

Shinde said that in her externsive music career, Bhosle had sung thousands of songs in various languages and genres with ease.