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Last Updated: November 03, 2024, 15:18 IST
Asha Bhosle Celebrates Bhai Dooj at Ashish Shelar’s Office in Mumbai
Asha Bhosle observes Bhai Dooj with Ashish Shelar, the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Mumbai and a member of the Legislative Assembly.
The iconic singer Asha Bhosle recently marked the occasion of Bhai Dooj by visiting the office of Ashish Shelar. During the celebration, she performed a traditional aarti and applied tilak on his forehead while offering sweets.
A video capturing this heartfelt moment has gained popularity on X (formerly Twitter), showing Bhosle performing the aarti as Shelar sat on the floor. She prayed for his well-being, while he expressed his gratitude by offering her sweets and honoring her with a touch of her feet, a customary gesture of respect. Bhosle looked elegant in a blue floral saree, and Shelar was seen in a classic white shirt paired with black trousers.
You can view the celebratory video here.
The bond between Bhosle and Shelar is evident through their frequent celebrations, including Raksha Bandhan and Bhai Dooj. For Raksha Bandhan, Shelar visited Bhosle’s residence where she tied a rakhi on his wrist, and shared a heartfelt message in Marathi along with a picture from the visit. Earlier, Bhosle attended the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Shelar’s home, accompanied by her granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle.
Asha Bhosle is widely revered as one of the most distinguished vocalists in Indian cinema, boasting an extraordinary career that spans over eight decades. She has provided her voice for innumerable films and music albums across various Indian languages, securing several accolades that underscore her significant contribution to the music industry. Some of her memorable songs include “Sharara,” “Le Gayi,” “Radha Kaise Na Jale,” “Kahin Aag Lage Lag Jaaye,” and “Kajra Mohabbat Wala.”
Her remarkable achievements include receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award and being honored with the Padma Vibhushan in 2008, India’s second-highest civilian accolade. Recently, she captivated audiences with her enchanting performance at the ‘Asha 90 Live Concert’ in Dubai.
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