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Asha Bhosle's Hidden Gem: Pakistani Film Sangam
13 Apr
Summary
- Asha Bhosle sang two songs for the 1995 Pakistani film Sargam.
- Adnan Sami composed music and co-sang a hit song for Sargam.
- This was Adnan Sami's only Pakistani film appearance.
In an extensive career spanning eight decades and 20 languages, Asha Bhosle contributed 12,000 songs to music. Among her vast discography lies a notable contribution to the 1995 Pakistani film Sargam, starring Adnan Sami and Zeba Bakhtiar. This film also marked Adnan Sami's only appearance in a Pakistani production.
Directed by Syed Noor, Sargam was distinguished by its compelling soundtrack, with music composed by Adnan Sami and lyrics by Riaz ur Rehman Saghar. Asha Bhosle recorded two songs for the movie: 'Kya hai, yeh uljhan kya hai...?' and 'Zara dholki bajao gori o'. Adnan Sami's collaboration with Bhosle extended beyond Sargam, notably on the iconic pop hit 'Kabhi Toh Nazar Milao'.
Sami has shared anecdotes about composing 'Kabhi Toh Nazar Milao' in just five minutes, highlighting the spontaneous nature of inspiration. The accompanying music video, featuring Salil Ankola and Aditi Govitrikar, also became a significant cultural touchstone of its era. Tributes poured in for Asha Bhosle following her passing at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital due to multi-organ failure.
