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Celebrate Asha Bhosle's birthday with music!

Last updated on: September 8, 2009 
A scene from the film Aap Kaa Surroor

Asha Bhosle has sung for a wide range of actresses -- from Madhubala to Mallika Sherawat. Her songs include evergreen classics and popular chartbusters through the years.

The singing legend turns 76 today, September 8. We celebrate the veteran with some of her songs. Click through this slide show, and listen to the songs as well!

Mehbooba from Aap Kaa Surroor

R D Burman's famous Sholay song, Mehbooba, was remixed for Himesh Reshammiya's acting debut, Aap Kaa Surroor. Sung by Himesh and Asha, the song was picturised on the singer-actor and Mallika Sherawat.

Asha sang the number as a tribute to Panchamda.

Listen to Mehbooba

Lucky lips from Lucky - No Time for Love

Last updated on: September 8, 2009 
A scene from Lucky

The song was picturised on Salman Khan and Sneha Ullal. It showed a teenage school girl, wanting to explore the world and womanhood.

Listen to Lucky lips

Khallas from Company

Last updated on: September 8, 2009 
A scene from Company

This song gave Eesha Koppikar a big break and recognition in the industry. Eesha is one of the many, many actresses whose careers started rocking because of Asha Bhosle's electrifying rendition.

Listen to Khallas

Yaara Dilbar Dildaara from Sultanat

Last updated on: September 8, 2009 
A scene from Sultanat

Yaara Dilbar Dildaara song is picturised on Sridevi, where she tries to seduce Sunny Deol into falling in love with her. The music was composed by Kalyanji-Anandji.

Listen to Yaara Dilbar Dildaara

Bhaaga Bhaaga from Jhooti

Last updated on: September 8, 2009 
A scene from Jhooti

Bhaaga Bhaaga is picturised on Rekha, who plays a compulsive liar in the film, Jhooti. The film was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee and also starred Raj Babbar and Amol Palekar.

Listen to Bhaaga Bhaaga

Aai Aai Yo from Guru

Last updated on: September 8, 2009 
A scence from Guru

The song Aai Aai Yo in Guru was picturised on Sridevi and Mithun Chakraborty. The song shows how marriage can get troublesome after a while.

Listen to Aai Aai Yo

Kya Hoon Main Too Jaane Na from Sultanat

Last updated on: September 8, 2009 
A scence from Sultanat

Mukul Anand's Sultanat was a multi-starrer with Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Sridevi and Karan Kapoor. The film saw Juhi Chawla make her debut.

Listen to Kya Hoon Main Too Jaane Na

Meri Jaan Pyar Karo from Daata

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A scene from Daata

This song is picturised on Padmini Kolhapure. It shows the actress dancing in a kota where a dacoit (played by Mithun Chakraborty) comes in to attack the villain Ranjeet.

Listen to Meri Jaan Pyar Karo

Nasha Hi Nasha Hai from Aakhri Sanghrush

Last updated on: September 8, 2009 
A scene from Aakhri Sanghrush

Aakhri Sanghrush starred Vijendra Ghatge, Sarika, Kaajal Kiran and Mukesh Khanna. The film's music was composed by Asha Bhosle's eldest son, Hemant Bhosle.

Listen to Nasha Hi Nasha Hai

Raat Andheri Akeli Jawani from Jungbaaz

Last updated on: September 8, 2009 
A scene from Jungbaaz

This song is picturised on the beautiful Mandakini. The film also stars Govinda and Raaj Kumar. The music is composed by Ravindra Jain.

Listen to Raat Andheri Akeli Jawani