Cinema Ka Flashback Asha Bhosle has given many memorable songs to the film industry, which are still etched in the hearts and minds of people. But there have been some songs of this legendary artist, which have caused controversy and were even banned on radio and TV.
Asha Bhosle's name needs no introduction in the Indian film industry. This personality has adorned many memorable songs in Hindi films with her voice. Many of her songs are still on everyone's lips. Even today, these songs are heard in parties and remix albums have been released on many songs. But do you know that in the career of this iconic voice queen, there have been some songs which were banned in that era. Yes, you heard it right.
Asha Tai has mostly sung bold, romantic and sensual songs. Some of these songs have become memorable for their craft and voice as well as controversy. Recently Asha Bhosle talked about this. Recalling those days, she told that her songs 'Dum Maaro Dum' and 'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja' were banned on All India Radio at that time.
The song 'Dum Maaro Dum' from Dev Anand's 1971 film 'Hare Krishna Hare Ram' caused a lot of controversy over the scenes of smoking and hippie culture. Although the intention behind showing these in the song was to criticize them, some people felt that it glamorized them. Hence the song was banned on radio and Doordarshan removed it during the telecast of the film on TV.
Similarly, in 1971, another film was released in which the song 'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja' was also banned. This song was written by Majrooh Sultanpuri and he himself was present in the studio during the recording. Asha Bhosle told that when he heard its lyrics during the recording, he was so embarrassed that he left the studio. However, Asha's husband RD Burman was confident that this song would definitely be a hit. And he had already predicted this.
In a conversation with a channel, Asha Bhosle told that once she got angry with RD Burman i.e. Pancham Da on the fact that why does he give her such bold and sensual songs to sing. Whereas all the soft songs are given to her sister Lata Mangeshkar.
In a conversation with Republic Bharat, Asha Bhosle revealed that she had once resented RD Burman, fondly called Pancham Da, for constantly giving her bold songs to sing while all the soft songs were given to her sister and iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar. Asha Bhosle was married to RD Burman.
