Asha Bhosle’s 50 Greatest Bollywood Hits of the 1960s: A Definitive Guide

Asha Bhosle is no longer with us. She left us so unexpectedly, leaving her fans in grief. I haven’t even come out of the shock of Lata Mangeshkar’s demise, even after 4 years. Now, how to come to terms and accept the fact that both Mangeshkar sisters have left us is a big question left for us. 

At this point, I really don’t know how to express my gratitude to the legend, so I decided to list Asha Bhosle’s 50 Greatest Bollywood Hits of the 1960s, an era that defined her career as well as Bollywood music. Thus, it became a walk through the memory lane, and pick her best songs of the era – an era in which I loved her voice most – an era in which she received very few opportunities. So, I believe, it’s the best fan tribute I can give her during her departure journey. 

Contributions of Mangeshkar Sisters to Indian Cinema and Music

Asha Bhosle was a living legend, representing an era that shaped the sound of Indian cinema for over 8 decades. It’s sad that we lost the legendary sisters in this decade, in the post-pandemic period. Some voices feel like they will simply always be there – and the voices of Asha Bhosle & Lata Mangeshkar, belong to this category. We grew up listening their voices, and many sweet & bad memories at different phases of our lives are associated with many of their songs, no doubt. And when the sisters leave us forever, it’s something like a part of us also gone along with them – something which never returns.

Though the media reported stiff professional competition between the siblings, as time grew up, and they turned mature, the distance softened over time and the sisters developed mutual admiration and love. Belonging to a musical family with 5 siblings linked to Bollywood music one way or other, they have a shared legacy that very few families in the whole world across different generations can claim ever. Every note she sang hold a story and is etched in the memories of music lovers forever.

Over the decades, Asha Tai’s voice kept changing. Yet it remained indisputably and unmistakably original. She is one among those rare voices who can’t easily imitated. The singing range and voice modulation which she received from God as gift helped her to establish as the supreme voice of Bollywood, entertaining three generations of music lovers. Every note she sang hold a story and is etched in memories of music lovers forever. Thank you, Asha Ji, to always stay with me, and this list of songs is my humble fan tribute to the legend.

Asha Bhosle’s 50 Greatest Bollywood Hits of the 1960s

I have tried my level-best to list her best songs of 1960s. Yet I am sure, I might have missed many of her wonderful songs. It’s not an easy task to pick all her best songs from the deep ocean of Bollywood music in a short time span. That’s why I chose the decade of 1960s only.

Before I proceed, I shall briefly mention her contributions of 1950s. She has rendered her voice for some of the beautiful songs of 1950s.

Dil Deke Dekho, Dilli Ka Thug, Howrah Bridge, Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Kala Pani, Navrang, Phagun, Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Boot Polish, Adalat, Aasha, Vachan, Shree 420, CID, Nau Do Gyarah, Naya Daur, Sujata etc are a few of them. I shall expand this list later. Please go through this tag link to get my old posts about Asha Ji.

Instead of choosing the conventional method of listing songs, this time I shall make short paragraphs, clubbing different years together.

Abhi Na Jaao Chhod Kar and Bahut Shukriya Badi Meherbani – Her best songs of the early 1960s

Let me begin the list with the most viral remixed song of 2025-2026 – Na To Karavan Ki Talash Hai from Barsaat Ki Raat released in 1960, whose remixed version was used in Dhurandhar movie. She sang this iconic qawwali, aside Manna Dey, Sudha Malhotra, S. D. Batish and Mohammed Rafi. Roshan composed the song and Sahir Ludhianavi penned the lyrics. Bharat Bhushan, Shyama, Madhubala and a long list of actors were seen performing in this song.

When we list Asha Bhosle’s career-best songs, Jaidev’s composition – Abhi Na Jaao Chhod Kar from Hum Dono (1961) can never be excluded from the list. This timeless classic, penned by Sahir Ludhianvi was filmed on Dev Anand and Sadhana Shivdasani. The lead pair also featured in the solo version sung by Asha Bhosle – Jahan Mein Aisa Kaun Hai. This song was also penned by Sahir.

It’s a known fact that O. P. Nayyar and Ravi gave her the best songs of 1950s and 1960s. While the rest music directors reserved the less-significant songs of the musical albums for Asha, both these legendary composers never showed any kind of discrimination. Needless to say, Asha Ji’s best songs of 1960s belong to these two.

After giving her opportunity for movies like Howrah Bridge in the 1950s, O. P. Nayyar gave her the timeless songs of Ek Musafir Ek Hasina in 1962. The popular romantic duets of Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle, Aap Yun Hi Agar Humse Milte Rahe and Main Pyar Ka Rahi Hoon penned by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan and Bahut Shukriya Badi Meherbani penned by S.H. Bihari find place in my list of her top 50 songs of 1960s.

While Rafi’s voice gives a romantic touch to all the songs of Ek Musafir Ek Hasina, Asha Bhosle’s voice is the soul of the film. Tumhe Mohabbat Hai Humse Mana and Zubaan E Yaar Man Turki are other popular tracks of the album. All these songs were filmed on the lead pair – Joy Mukherjee and Sadhana Shivdasani.

Roshan gave Asha, her career-best qawwalis

Na To Karavan Ki Talash Hai from Barsaat Ki Raat, with a duration of nearly 12 minutes, is already mentioned in the list. The second one is Nigahen Milane Ko from Dil Hi To Hai released in 1963, and both were composed by Roshan. This beautiful qawwali was written by Sahir Ludhianvi and enacted on screen by Raj Kapoor and Nutan. Undoubtedly, Nigahen Milane Ko is the career-best qawwali sung by Asha Bhosle. No words can fully explain the beauty of this classic song.

She has an amazing track record with Asha Parekh and Sharmila Tagore

When it comes to O. P. Nayyar’s compositions for both these actresses, Asha Bhosle is the first choice. Also, it’s a known fact that Nayyar never worked with Lata. Read more. Obviously, Asha becomes his first choice. Other composers like Ravi, S. D. Burman and R. D. Burman have also used Asha’s voice to record songs for Parekh and Tagore, throughout the 1960s.

1963 was a good year for Asha. Apart from singing the beautiful qawwali for Roshan, Asha got a couple of evergreen romantic tracks – Aankhon Se Jo Utri Hai (solo track) and Humdum Mere Khel Na Jaano (duet with Rafi) from Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon, composed by O. P. Nayyar and filmed on Asha Parekh and Joy Mukherjee, and Tujhko Mera Pyar Pukare from Gumraah, composed by Ravi and filmed on Sunil Dutt and Mala Sinha. Songs of Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon were penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri, while Tujhko Mera Pyar Pukare is a duet with Mahendra Kapoor, penned by Sahir Ludhianvi.

Kashmir Ki Kali and Geet Gaya Patharon Ne – Asha’s top albums of 1964

Following the big success of O. P. Nayyar’s Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon starring Asha Parekh in 1963, he experimented with Asha’s voice with the newcomer, Sharmila Tagore, for her debut film, Kashmir Ki Kali. The film included three chartbuster duets of Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle, filmed on the lead pair, Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore, and all these songs are still loved by music fans.

Isharon Isharon Mein Dil Lenewale, Haay Re Haay and Deewana Hua Badal are those evergreen duets. The movie also had lesser-known songs of Asha – Phir Thes Lagi Dil Ko and Balma Khuli Hawa Mein, which were not used in the film. All the songs were written by S. H. Bihari.

In 1964, another evergreen and melodious solo song of Asha Bhosle came out. Tere Khayalo Mein Hum from the film, Geet Gaya Patharon Ne composed by the less-heard composer, Ramlal. The lyricist is also a less-heard name, Vishwamitra Adil. The song was filmed on Jeetendra and Rajshree. Aayiye Padhariye, sung by Asha Bhosle, was also popular. Saanson Ke Taar Par, and Geet Gaya Pathro Ne (title track) are other noted songs recorded in Asha Bhosle’s voice.

Madan Mohan’s Woh Kaun Thi was the top album of the year. The songs sung by Lata Mangeshkar are still iconic. But there is one solo song of Asha Bhosle from the same album, filmed on Manoj Kumar and Parveen Choudhary, which became extremely popular – Shokh Nazar Ki Bijliyan. There is a dance sequence Tiki Riki Tiki Riki Takori filmed on Helen and Manoj Kumar, sung by Asha Bhosle too.

In those days, songs of dancers and the second female lead were mostly reserved for Asha Ji, and she never hesitated or raised a complaint, and sang every song from the bottom of her heart. Raja Mehdi Ali Khan penned lyrics for all the songs of the movie.

She also recorded the title track of Sanjh Aur Savera, released the same year. Yehi Hai Woh Sanjh Aur Savera was a duet with Rafi, and the song was filmed on Meena Kumari and Guru Dutt. Hasrat Jaipuri penned the lyrics.

Mere Sanam, Neela Aakash and Waqt – Her best works of 1965 with three different composers

It was not a usual practice of Madan Mohan to record all songs of the female lead in Asha Bhosle’s voice. But surprisingly, it happened in 1965 through the film Neela Aakash starring Dharmendra and Mala Sinha. Out of the 9 tracks, Lata’s voice was used for the solo, “Na Aasman Na Sitare Fareb Dete Hai”, while the best songs were given to Asha Tai.

She sang the evergreen duets, Aap Ko Pyaar Chhupane Ki Buri Aadat Hai and Tere Paas Aa Ke Mera Waqt Guzar Jaata Hai alongside Mohammed Rafi. Both songs were pictured on the lead pair, and Raja Mehdi Ali Khan penned the lyrics.

Mere Sanam – Asha Parekh – O. P. Nayyar – Asha Bhosle – What a magical combination! All the songs sung by Rafi and Asha were exceptionally well. Roka Kayi Baar Maine Dil Ki Umang Ko, a duet with Rafi, and the iconic – Jaiye Aap Kahan Jayenge were filmed on Biswajit Chatterjee and Asha Parekh. The movie also included a seducing song recorded in Asha’s voice and filmed on Biswajit Chatterjee and Mumtaz – Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka.

Nayyar used her voice to record Haan Ji, Haan Ji and the unheard song from the album, Humne To Dil Ko Aapke Kadmon Pe Rakh Diya (not used in the film) too. Majrooh Sultanpuri wrote all songs.

Ravi, who frequently collaborated with Asha Bhosle, worked with her for the film Waqt in 1965. This multi-starrer film had many beautiful songs sung by Asha Bhosle. Aage Bhi Jane Na Tu – lip-synced by the model Erica Lal, definitely deserves a place in the top 50 songs of Asha Bhosle in the 1960s. Shashikala, Raaj Kumar, Sadhana, Sunil Dutt, and Shashi Kapoor appeared on screen.

The film also included Asha solos such as – Kaun Aaya Kay Nigahon Mein Chamak Jaag Uthi and Chehare Pe Kushi Chhaa Jaati Hai, and duets such as – Din Hai Bahar Ke Tere Mere Ikrar Ke and Hum Jab Simat Ke Aapke Bahon Mein Aa Gaye. Waqt was the fifth best-selling Hindi film album of the 1960s – decade. Definitely, this album belongs to Asha and Manna Dey, who rendered his voice for the timeless classic, Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen. Sahir Ludhianvi penned the lyrics.

Same year, Shankar Jaikishan recorded the peppy number, Dekho Abto Kisiko Nahin Hai Khabar in the voices of Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle, which became a chartbuster. The song was filmed on Shammi Kapoor and Rajshree, and was written by Shailendra. Raat Yun Dil Mein Teri Khoyi Huyi Yaad Aayi is a less-known melodious Asha duet from the album, written by Faiz Ahmad Faiz.

Year 1966 and Teesri Manzil – The turning point of Asha’s career

Asha has previously sung many songs for Helen. But O Haseena Zulfonwali hits different. It was that point of time which marked a new era of cabaret dances in Bollywood, and the era of Asha Bhosle – Helen dance numbers. The song created a benchmark in the genre of item songs/cabaret and rock songs. As a composer, R. D. was new to Bollywood, and he was focussing on to his acting journey, alongside working as an assistant under his father. Teesri Manzil was a new beginning to his filmy journey too.

The movie starring Shammi Kapoor and Asha Parekh featured soft romantic tracks, teasing numbers and cabaret songs too, and Pancham da excelled as a composer. The iconic – O Haseena Zulfonwali was filmed on Helen and Shammi Kapoor, and Asha Parekh appeared as a spectator. The film also included a dance number of Shammi Kapoor and Asha Parekh – Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyar Tera.

Apart from these two duets of Mohammed Rafi and Asha Parekh, the movie included two more of their duets – O Mere Sona Re Sona and the less-heard Dekhiye Saahibon, all filmed on the lead pair. Also read a few more underrated compositions of R. D. Burman. Definitely, there is no doubt in saying that the best and most popular duets of Mohammed Rafi and Asha Parekh belong to this album. Despite receiving such a huge success, Pancham da never composed any Shammi Kapoor film.

Majrooh Sultanpuri, who frequently associated with the Nasir Hussain camp, penned lyrics for Teesri Manzil, and many more iconic films, which were composed by R. D. Burman.

R. D. Burman recorded a single song in Asha Bhosle’s voice for Teen Devian in 1966

Definitely, 1966 was a good year of Asha Bhosle’s career in the 1960s. Apart from receiving tremendous success through Teesri Manzil in 1966, she recorded many evergreen songs with other composers, the same year. Are Yaar Meri Tum Bhi Ho from Teen Devian is the only Asha Song of the entire album, consisting of 6 songs, yet it got noticed. S. D. Burman composed the album, and the lyrics were penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The song was filmed on Dev Anand and Kalpana.

The composer Ravi recorded the solo song, Jab Chali Thandi Hawa in Asha’s voice in 1966. The song was filmed on Asha Parekh and Manoj Kumar. Shakeel Badayuni penned the lyrics. The movie, Do Badan, also included Asha Bhosle’s track, Mat Jaiyo Naukariya.

O. P. Nayyar offered her two memorable albums in 1966

Asha Bhosle got noticed through two albums of O. P. Nayyar, the same year – Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi and Sawan Ki Ghata. Interestingly, S.H. Bihari penned lyrics for both these albums.

O. P. Nayyar recorded three solos for Sawan Ki Ghata in Asha Ji’s voice – Aaj Koi Pyar Se – filmed on Mumtaz, and Zara Haule Haule Chalo and Meri Jaan Tum Pe Sadke – filmed on the lead pair, Manoj Kumar and Sharmila Tagore. Meri Jaan Tum Pe Sadke – song also had a male happy romantic version recorded in Mahendra Kapoor’s voice, and was used in the film too.

The second album, Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi, included Asha Solos – Yahi Woh Jagah Hai and Phir Miloge Kabhi Is Baat Ka, apart from several memorable songs sung by Rafi. Both the songs were filmed on Biswajeet and Sharmila Tagore. Asha rendered her voice for the songs, Aapase Maine Meri Jaan, Har Tukda Mere Dil Ka, Main Shayad Tumhare Liye, and Huzurevala Jo Ho Ijaazat To.

Jhumka Gira Re from Mera Saaya is another iconic song of Asha Bhosle, released in 1966. This dance sequence was filmed on Sadhana Shivdasani. This is the single Asha Song of the entire album. Though Mera Saaya is widely regarded as one of the best works of Madan Mohan and Lata Mangeshkar combo, the popularity of Jhumka Gira Re can’t be ignored. Lyrics were penned by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan.

Raat Akeli Hai – A career-defining song of Asha Bhosle’s career

For the musical chartbuster, Jewel Thief (1967), S. D. Burman used Asha’s voice for a single sizzling track, Raat Akeli Hai, filmed on Dev Anand and Tanuja, and this composition stands out, because of Asha’s rendition and the voice modulation she chose for this song. Majrooh Sultanpuri penned the lyrics.

Same year, one more ‘Raat’ song of Asha Bhosle became super hit. It’s Raat Ke Humsafar from An Evening in Paris, composed by Shankar-Jaikishan, and lyrics penned by Shailendra. The song was filmed on Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore. The movie also featured a dance song recorded in Asha Bhosle’s voice, Zuby Zuby Zalembu.

Hum Intezar Karenge from Bahu Begum, a romantic duet with Rafi was another popular song released the same year. The song had a solo version of Rafi too. The song was composed by Roshan, and written by Sahir Ludhianvi. Meena Kumari and Pradeep Kumar appeared in the song.

Year 1968 – The credit goes to the one and only O. P. Nayyar

It was 1968 when Aao Huzoor Tumko, filmed on Babita came out. It’s nearly 6 decades now, ever since this song has been released. Even today, this song is being remixed and performed on multiple platforms, and its popularity is only increasing. Aao Huzoor Tumko, Oh Haseena Zulfonwali and Raat Akeli are some of her career-defining songs, and all these dance numbers were released in the 1960s. This streak was continued by R. D. Burman in the 1970s and 1980s.

Kismat is known for its beautiful songs composed by O. P. Nayyar. When Aao Huzoor Tumko was released, and it broke the stereotypes of female leads on the Hindi screen, it was Asha Bhosle’s silky voice which mesmerized the millions. Though this song is popular, its lyricist is an unknown name to Bollywood fans – Noor Devasi. The song was filmed on Biswajeet and Babita.

The movie also featured one more extremely popular dance number of Biswajeet and Babita, where they changed gender roles – Kajra Mohabbat Wala. Asha Ji sang this duet with Shamshad Begum, and it was Begum’s last collaboration with the music director. S. H. Bihari penned the lyrics.

O. P. Nayyar recorded a few more memorable tracks with Asha the same year, and all of them were sweet romantic numbers. Haat Aaya Hai Jab Se from Dil Aur Mohabbat was a duet of Asha with Mahendra Kapoor, penned by S. H. Bihari. The song starred Joy Mukherjee and Sharmila Tagore, who played a romantic couple.

There was one more Biswajeet film released the same year, Kahin Din Kahi Raat. Though the movie went unnoticed, the duet, Tumhara Chahne Wala Khuda Ki Duniya Mein, recorded in the voices of Mahendra Kapoor and Asha Bhosle is still remembered. Sapana, a lesser-known actress, appeared alongside Biswajeet in this song, and the song was penned by S. H. Bihari.

Humsaaya is yet another popular album of O. P. Nayyar, released the same year. Though the movie was a flop, songs like Dil Ki Awaz Bhi Sun Mere Fasane Pe Na Ja sung by Rafi became extremely popular. The movie included a romantic solo penned by Shewan Rizvi and sung by Asha Bhosle – Woh Haseen Dard De Do. The song was filmed on Mala Sinha and Joy Mukherjee. Aaja Mere Pyar Ke Sahare is another Asha song, which got noticed.

In 1968, Asha Bhosle won the Filmfare award for best playback singer for the dance-based song, Parde Mein Rahne Do composed by Shankar-Jaikishan and written by Hasrat Jaipuri for the film, Shikar. The song featured Asha Parekh and Dharmendra. Jabse Laagi Tose Najariya – another popular Asha song belonging to the same album. She sang this song alongside Lata Mangeshkar. Main Albeli Pyar Jata Kar is yet another song, sung by Asha.

Mangeshkar sisters rendered their voices for the extremely popular song, Mein Chali Mein Chali, belonging to the comedy film, Padosan. It was the single song recorded in Asha Bhosle’s voice in the entire album, containing some of the iconic songs of the era. Music was composed by R. D. Burman and lyrics were penned by Rajendra Krishan. Saira Banu featured in the song, alongside a group of girls. Also read: Asha Bhosle: Top 15 Solo Bollywood Songs of the 1960s, and Top 10 Romantic Bollywood Duets of the 1960s

Year 1969 – Aradhana, Aadmi Aur Insaan and many more

The composer Ravi recorded a few songs in Asha Bhosle’s voice for the movie Aadmi Aur Insaan, which included the soulful solo, Zindagi Ke Rang Kai Re Saathi Re; a duet and solo version of Zindagi Ittefaq Hai and the romantic duet, O Nile Parbaton Ki Dhaaraa. Male voice for both these duets was Mahendra Kapoor. Sahir Ludhiyanvi penned lyrics of all these songs.

Zindagi Ke Rang Kai Re Saathi Re was filmed on Saira Banu, and she appeared aside Dharmendra in the duet, O Nile Parbaton Ki Dhaaraa. Zindagi Ittefaq Hai had two Asha Bhosle versions, both lip-synced by Mumtaz, who played a pivot role in the film. Dharmendra and Feroz Khan, appeared aside Mumtaz in the solo version, while Saira Banu joined the same group in the duet version. Mumtaz appeared as a performer in both these songs, which are always listed among her career bests.

Same year, Ravi recorded a hit duet for the movie, Ek Phool Do Mali. Yeh Parda Hata Do was filmed on Sanjay Khan and Sadhana, and the song was written by Prem Dhawan. Other popular songs from the film sung by Asha Bhosle are Chal Chal Re Naujawaan and Saiyan Le Gayi Jiya.

Needless to say, the movie Aradhana was a turning point in the lives of many artists – from actors to singers and musicians. When S. D. Burman fell ill, the recording work was completed by his son, R. D. Burman. Like many other albums discussed in this post, a single song belonged to Asha Bhosle and it became a chartbuster too. Gun Guna Rahe Hai Bhanvare was a duet of Rafi and Asha, filmed on Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore and penned by Anand Bakshi.

Two Bonus Tracks from Mahal

Though the movie Mahal, starring Dev Anand and Asha Parekh was completed in 1969, the movie had a theatre release in 1970. Some sites give credits as 1969 and some others as 1970. As I was not sure about it, I list two songs from the movie – separately.

Asha Bhosle sang the duets, Yeh Duniyawale Poochhenge and Ankhon Ankhon Mein Hum Tum Ho Gaye Deewane aside Kishore Kumar. The only Kalyanji-Anandji songs featured in this entire list, they are extremely beautiful. Anand Bakshi penned the lyrics, and both the songs starred Dev Anand and Asha Parekh. Also read: Asha Bhosle: Top 10 Romantic Bollywood Duets of the 1960s.

Top 50 Bollywood Songs of Asha Bhosle in the 1960s – Quick List

Here is the summary of 50 songs of the 1960s listed above. It will definitely help you with easy reading.

1. Na To Karavan Ki Talash Hai – Barsaat Ki Raat (1960) | Co-singer: Manna Dey, Sudha Malhotra, S. D. Batish and Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Roshan | Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi | Filmed on: Bharat Bhushan, Shyama, Madhubala and Others
2. Abhi Na Jaao Chhod Kar – Hum Dono (1961) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Jaidev | Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi | Filmed on: Dev Anand and Sadhana Shivdasani
3. Jahan Mein Aisa Kaun Hai – Hum Dono (1961) | Co-singer: — | Composer: Jaidev | Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi | Filmed on: Dev Anand and Sadhana Shivdasani
4. Aap Yun Hi Agar Humse Milte Rahe – Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan | Filmed on: Joy Mukherjee and Sadhana Shivdasani
5. Bahut Shukriya Badi Meherbani – Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: S. H. Bihari | Filmed on: Joy Mukherjee and Sadhana Shivdasani
6. Main Pyar Ka Rahi Hoon – Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan | Filmed on: Joy Mukherjee and Sadhana Shivdasani
7. Nigahen Milane Ko – Dil Hi To Hai (1963) | Co-singer: — | Composer: Roshan | Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi | Filmed on: Raj Kapoor and Nutan
8. Aankhon Se Jo Utri Hai – Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963) | Co-singer: — | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Filmed on: Asha Parekh and Joy Mukherjee
9. Tujhko Mera Pyar Pukare – Gumraah (1963) | Co-singer: Mahendra Kapoor | Composer: Ravi | Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi | Filmed on: Sunil Dutt and Mala Sinha
10. Humdum Mere Khel Na Jaano – Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Filmed on: Asha Parekh and Joy Mukherjee
11. Yehi Hai Woh Sanjh Aur Savera – Sanjh Aur Savera (1964) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Shankar Jaikishen | Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri | Filmed on: Meena Kumari and Guru Dutt
12. Shokh Nazar Ki Bijliyan – Woh Kaun Thi? (1964) | Co-singer: — | Composer: Madan Mohan | Lyricist: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan | Filmed on: Manoj Kumar and Parveen Choudhary
13. Tere Khayalo Mein Hum – Geet Gaya Patharon Ne (1964) | Co-singer: — | Composer: Ramlal | Lyricist: Vishwamitra Adil | Filmed on: Jeetendra and Rajshree
14. Isharon Isharon Mein Dil Lenewale – Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: S. H. Bihari | Filmed on: Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore
15. Haay Re Haay – Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: S. H. Bihari | Filmed on: Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore
16. Deewana Hua Badal – Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: S. H. Bihari | Filmed on: Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore
17. Aap Ko Pyaar Chhupane Ki Buri Aadat Hai – Neela Aakash (1965) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Madan Mohan | Lyricist: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan | Filmed on: Dharmendra and Mala Sinha
18. Tere Paas Aa Ke Mera Waqt Guzar Jaata Hai – Neela Aakash (1965) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Madan Mohan | Lyricist: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan | Filmed on: Dharmendra and Mala Sinha
19. Roka Kayi Baar Maine Dil Ki Umang Ko – Mere Sanam (1965) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Filmed on: Biswajit Chatterjee and Asha Parekh
20. Jaiye Aap Kahan Jayenge – Mere Sanam (1965) | Co-singer: — | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Filmed on: Biswajit Chatterjee and Asha Parekh
21. Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka – Mere Sanam (1965) | Co-singer: — | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Filmed on: Biswajit Chatterjee and Mumtaz
22. Dekho Abto Kisiko Nahin Hai Khabar – Janwar (1965) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Shankar Jaikishan | Lyricist: Shailendra | Filmed on: Shammi Kapoor and Rajshree
23. Aage Bhi Jane Na Tu – Waqt (1965) | Co-singer: — | Composer: Ravi | Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi | Filmed on: Erica Lal, Shashikala, Raaj Kumar, Sadhana, Sunil Dutt, Shashi Kapoor
24. Are Yaar Meri Tum Bhi Ho – Teen Devian (1965) | Co-singer: Kishore Kumar | Composer: S. D. Burman | Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Filmed on: Dev Anand and Kalpana
25. O Mere Sona Re Sona – Teesri Manzil (1966) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: R. D. Burman | Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Filmed on: Shammi Kapoor and Asha Parekh
26. O Haseena Zulfonwali – Teesri Manzil (1966) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: R. D. Burman | Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Filmed on: Helen, Shammi Kapoor and Asha Parekh
27. Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyar Tera – Teesri Manzil (1966) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: R. D. Burman | Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Filmed on: Shammi Kapoor and Asha Parekh
28. Dekhiye Saahibon – Teesri Manzil (1966) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: R. D. Burman | Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Filmed on: Shammi Kapoor and Asha Parekh
29. Aaj Koi Pyar Se – Sawan Ki Ghata (1966) | Co-singer: — | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: S. H. Bihari | Filmed on: Mumtaz
30. Zara Haule Haule Chalo – Sawan Ki Ghata (1966) | Co-singer: — | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: S. H. Bihari | Filmed on: Manoj Kumar and Sharmila Tagore
31. Meri Jaan Tum Pe Sadke – Sawan Ki Ghata (1966) | Co-singer: — | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: S. H. Bihari | Filmed on: Manoj Kumar and Sharmila Tagore
32. Yahi Woh Jagah Hai – Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi (1966) | Co-singer: — | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: S. H. Bihari | Filmed on: Biswajeet and Sharmila Tagore
33. Phir Miloge Kabhi Is Baat Ka – Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi (1966) | Co-singer: — | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: S. H. Bihari | Filmed on: Biswajeet and Sharmila Tagore
34. Jhumka Gira Re – Mera Saaya (1966) | Co-singer: — | Composer: Madan Mohan | Lyricist: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan | Filmed on: Sadhana Shivdasani
35. Jab Chali Thandi Hawa – Do Badan (1966) | Co-singer: — | Composer: Ravi | Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni | Filmed on: Asha Parekh and Manoj Kumar
36. Raat Akeli Hai – Jewel Thief (1967) | Co-singer: — | Composer: S. D. Burman | Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Filmed on: Dev Anand and Tanuja
37. Raat Ke Humsafar – An Evening in Paris (1967) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Shankar-Jaikishan | Lyricist: Shailendra | Filmed on: Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore
38. Hum Intezar Karenge – Bahu Begum (1967) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Roshan | Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi | Filmed on: Meena Kumari and Pradeep Kumar
39. Woh Haseen Dard De Do – Humsaya (1968) | Co-singer: — | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: Shewan Rizvi | Filmed on: Mala Sinha and Joy Mukherjee
40. Parde Mein Rahne Do – Shikar (1968) | Co-singer: — | Composer: Shankar-Jaikishan | Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri | Filmed on: Asha Parekh and Dharmendra
41. Tumhara Chahne Wala Khuda Ki Duniya Mein – Kahin Din Kahi Raat (1968) | Co-singer: Mahendra Kapoor | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: S. H. Bihari | Filmed on: Biswajeet and Sapana
42. Kajra Mohabbat Wala – Kismat (1968) | Co-singer: Shamshad Begum | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: S. H. Bihari | Filmed on: Biswajeet and Babita
43. Aao Huzoor Tumko – Kismat (1968) | Co-singer: — | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: Noor Devasi | Filmed on: Biswajeet and Babita
44. Haat Aaya Hai Jab Se – Dil Aur Mohabbat (1968) | Co-singer: Mahendra Kapoor | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: S. H. Bihari | Filmed on: Joy Mukherjee and Sharmila Tagore
45. Mein Chali Mein Chali – Padosan (1968) | Co-singer: Lata Mangeshkar | Composer: R. D. Burman | Lyricist: Rajendra Krishan | Filmed on: Saira Banu
46. Zindagi Ke Rang Kai Re Saathi Re – Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969) | Co-singer: — | Composer: Ravi | Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi | Filmed on: Saira Banu
47. Zindagi Ittefaq Hai (Solo and Duet) – Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969) | Co-singer: Mahendra Kapoor | Composer: Ravi | Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi | Filmed on: Mumtaz, Dharmendra, Feroz Khan and Saira Banu
48. O Nile Parbaton Ki Dhaaraa – Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969) | Co-singer: Mahendra Kapoor | Composer: Ravi | Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi | Filmed on: Dharmendra and Saira Banu
49. Yeh Parda Hata Do – Ek Phool Do Mali (1969) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Ravi | Lyricist: Prem Dhawan | Filmed on: Sanjay Khan and Sadhana
50. Gun Guna Rahe Hai Bhanvare – Aradhana (1969) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: S. D. Burman | Lyricist: Anand Bakshi | Filmed on: Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore

Bonus Tracks

51. Yeh Duniyawale Poochhenge – Mahal (1969) | Co-singer: Kishore Kumar | Composer: Kalyanji Anandji | Lyricist: Anand Bakshi | Filmed on: Dev Anand and Asha Parekh
52. Ankhon Ankhon Mein Hum Tum Ho Gaye Deewane – Mahal (1969) | Co-singer: Kishore Kumar | Composer: Kalyanji Anandji | Lyricist: Anand Bakshi | Filmed on: Dev Anand and Asha Parekh

Bonus 30+ Asha Bhosle Hit Bollywood Songs of the 1960s

1. Sach Hue Sapne Tere – Kala Bazar (1960) | Composer: S. D. Burman | Lyricist: Shailendra | Filmed on: Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman
2. Deewana Mastana Hua Dil – Bombai Ka Babu (1960) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: S. D. Burman | Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Filmed on: Dev Anand and Suchitra Sen
3. Mujhe Pyar Ki Zindagi Dene Wale – Pyaar Ka Sagar (1961) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Ravi | Lyricist: Prem Dhawan | Filmed on: Rajendra Kumar and Meena Kumari
4. Humrae Gaon Koi Aayega – Professor (1962) | Co-singer: Lata Mangeshkar | Composer: Shankar Jaikishan | Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri | Filmed on: Kalpana and Parveen Choudhary
5. Bhanwara Bada Nadaan – Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) | Composer: Hemant Kumar | Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni | Filmed on: Waheeda Rehman
6. Saakiya Aaj Mujhe Neend Nahi – Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1963) | Composer: Hemant Kumar | Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni | Filmed on: Minoo Mumtaz, Guru Dutt
7. Mere Mehboob Mein Kya Nahin – Mere Mehboob (1963) | Co-singer: Lata Mangeshkar | Composer: Naushad | Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni | Filmed on: Sadhana and Ameeta
8. O Panchhi Pyare – Bandini (1963) | Composer: S. D. Burman | Lyricist: Shailendra | Filmed on: Nutan
9. Aa Ha Ayee Milan Ki Bela – Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Shankar Jaikishan | Lyricist: Shailendra | Filmed on: Rajendra Kumar and Saira Banu | Notes: Single Asha song of the album consisting of 7 songs
10. Happy Birthday To You (Hum Bhi Agar Bache Hote) – Door Ki Awaaz (1965) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Ravi | Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni | Filmed on: Johnny Walker, Saira Banu and Joy Mukherjee
11. Dilruba Dil Pe Tu Yeh Sitam Kiye Ja – Rajkumar (1965) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Shankar Jaikishan | Lyricist: Shailendra | Filmed on: Shammi Kapoor and Sadhana
12. Tora Man Darpan Kehlaye – Kajal (1965) | Composer: Ravi | Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi | Filmed on: Meena Kumari and Durga Khote
13. Humse Hoti Mohabbat Jo Tumko – Mohabbat Isko Kehte Hain (1965) | Co-singer: Mukesh | Composer: Khayyam | Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Filmed on: Nanda and Shashi Kapoor
14. Mere Bhaiya Mere Chanda – Kajal (1965) | Composer: Ravi | Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi | Filmed on: Meena Kumari
15. Jab Ishq Kahin Ho Jaata Hai – Arzoo (1965) | Composer: Shankar Jaikishan | Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri | Filmed on: Sadhana and Nazima
16. Koi Kehde Kehde – Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966) | Composer: O. P. Nayyar | Lyricist: Shevan Rizvi | Filmed on: Tanuja and Dharmendra | Notes: Dil To Pehlehi Se Madhosh Hai, Badal Jaye Agar Mali (Female version of title song)
17. Kaise Samjhaoon Badi Nasamajh Ho – Suraj (1966) | Composer: Shankar Jaikishan | Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri | Filmed on: Rajendra Kumar and Vyjayanthimala
18. Paan Khaye Saiyaan Hamaaro – Teesri Kasam (1966) | Composer: Shankar Jaikishan | Lyricist: Shailendra | Filmed on: Waheeda Rehman and Raj Kumar
19. Garibon Ki Suno – Dus Lakh (1966) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Ravi | Lyricist: Prem Dhawan | Filmed on: Sanjay Khan and Babita Kapoor
20. Kyun Mujhe Itni Khushi – Anupama (1966) | Composer: Hemant Kumar | Lyricist: Kaifi Azmi | Filmed on: Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore
21. Kabhi Tera Daaman Na Chhodenge Hum – Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare (1966) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Madan Mohan | Lyricist: Rajendra Krishan | Filmed on: Shashi Kapoor and Nanda
22. Sawan Aaye Ya Na Aaye – Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Naushad | Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni | Filmed on: Dilip Kumar and Waheeda Rehman
23. Aaye Kaash Kisi Deewane Ko – Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966) | Co-singer: Lata Mangeshkar | Composer: Laxmikant Pyarelal | Lyricist: Anand Bakshi | Filmed on: Asha Parekh and Nazima | Notes: Single Asha song of the album
24. Na Ye Zameen Thi – Sagaai (1967) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Ravi | Lyricist: Rajendra Krishan | Filmed on: Biswajeet and Rajshree
25. Chhoti Si Mulakat – Chhoti Si Mulakat (1967) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Shankar Jaikishan | Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri | Filmed on: Uttam Kumar and Vyjayanthimala | Notes: Single Asha song of the album
26. Tu Husn Hai Main Ishq Hoon – Hamraaz (1968) | Co-singer: Mahendra Kapoor | Composer: Ravi | Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi | Filmed on: Mumtaz and Sunil Dutt | Notes: Single Asha song of the album
27. Tasveer-E-Mohabbat – Sunghursh (1968) | Composer: Naushad | Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi | Filmed on: Vyjayanthimala and Dilip Kumar
28. Dooriyan Nazdikiyaan Ban Gayi – Duniya (1968) | Co-singer: Kishore Kumar | Composer: Shankar Jaikishan | Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri | Filmed on: Dev Anand and Vyjayanthimala
29. Hey Rom Rom Mein Basne Wale Ram – Neel Kamal (1968) | Composer: Ravi | Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi | Filmed on: Waheeda Rehman and Manoj Kumar
30. Muqabla Hum Se Na Karo – Prince (1969) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar | Composer: Shankar Jaikishan | Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri | Filmed on: Shammi Kapoor, Helen and Vyjayanthimala
31. Tumhe Agar Mein Apna Saathi – Shatranj (1969) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Shankar Jaikishan | Lyricist: S. H. Bihari | Filmed on: Rajendra Kumar and Waheeda Rehman
32. Tu Mera Main Teri – Pyar Hi Pyar (1969) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Shankar Jaikishan | Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri | Filmed on: Dharmendra and Vyjayanthimala
33. Sau Baras Ki Zindagi Se – Sachaai (1969) | Co-singer: Mohammed Rafi | Composer: Shankar Jaikishan | Lyricist: Rajendra Krishan | Filmed on: Shammi Kapoor and Sadhana Shivdasani
34. Karle Pyar – Talash (1969) | Composer: S. D. Burman | Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Filmed on: Helen and Rajendra Kumar

Here I conclude with a fan note:

While everyone focused on Asha Bhosle’s hit songs of the 1970s and later, I took a totally different path. I travelled through her early years which polished and strengthened her voice. This is a fan’s humble tribute to the legend.

Personally, I feel, Asha Bhosle’s voice had the highest quality in the 1960s, and the sad part is that the all-time top composers of Hindi cinema industry, who exclusively represented the golden era of the 1960s, rarely explored the hidden talents of Asha. Only exceptions are O. P. Nayyar, Ravi and R. D. Burman.

Since childhood, I have been listening to Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, and their songs have influenced me deeply. I always took it as a personal pride to live in the era where these legends lived. Like other people belonging to my generation or youngsters, we were not fortunate to grow older alongside Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh and Kishore Kumar, and the Mangeshkar sisters represented them too, and the golden era of Hindi music.

We came to know more about their male co-singers through them, and their tales, and have been literally living with those lost legends too. Both the sisters were alive till the recent times, connecting us with the golden era of Bollywood. Honestly, it was one of the biggest joys of my life. NOW I am feeling totally lost!!

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