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Asha Bhosle's Tribute Topped Charts
13 Apr
Summary
- Asha Bhosle's career spanned eight decades, singing over 12,000 songs.
- Cornershop's song was a tribute to Asha Bhosle, tracing Indian film history.
- Fatboy Slim's remix of the tribute song reached number one in the UK.
The iconic voice of Indian cinema, Asha Bhosle, has passed away at the age of 92. Throughout her illustrious eight-decade career, Bhosle sang an astounding number of over 12,000 songs in more than 20 Indian languages, earning prestigious accolades including the Padma Vibhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Her immense legacy was celebrated in 1997 by the British rock band Cornershop with their song "Brimful of Asha." This track, featured on their album "When I Was Born for the 7th Time," paid homage to Bhosle and chronicled the history of Indian film culture, reaching 60th on the UK charts.
Fatboy Slim, also known as Norman Cook, created a remix of "Brimful of Asha" by modulating it to a higher key. Released as a standalone single, this energetic remix propelled Cornershop's tribute to the top of the UK Singles Chart in February 1998, solidifying its cross-cultural appeal and celebrating Bhosle's enduring impact.
