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Sonu Nigam Washes Asha Bhosle’s Feet On Her Biography Launch Event In Presence of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

By Gunjan Chaudhary

June 28, 2024

The biography of famous singer Asha Bhosle ‘Swarswamini Asha’ was launched on June 28. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was present on this occasion. Apart from him, Sonu Nigam and Ashatai’s granddaughter Janai Bhosle were also present. On this occasion, singer Sonu Nigam washed the feet of Asha Bhosle. Before this, he said a few words for Asha Bhosle.

Asha Bhosle

Actor Jackie Shroff also arrived at the launch of Asha Bhosle’s biography. During this, he touched Asha Bhosle’s feet and received her blessings. The actor gifted a flower vase to the singer on the special occasion. Singer Sonu Nigam also arrived to participate in the program. Sonu Nigam attended the program wearing a yellow kurta pajama, with a tilak on his forehead.

Asha Bhosle

Sonu Nigam addressed on the occasion of the book launch. He said, ‘Devi Maa Pranam, I did not want to say anything at all. But, I have been asked, so I will say that today there are many means to learn. But, when there was nothing to learn, there were Lata ji and Asha ji. They have taught singing to the whole world. Thanks to those who could learn from you. Thanks to those who are learning. Thanks to those who learned from you and realized that they cannot learn like you. I would like to pay my respects to you on behalf of Sanatan Dharma’. After this, Sonu Nigam paid his respects to Asha Bhosle by washing her feet.

Asha Bhosle

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who was present at the book launch event held on Friday, said that the Mangeshkar family gives the message of patriotism along with devotion to music. On the occasion of the release of the book ‘Swarswamini Asha’ written on Asha Bhosle, Bhagwat said that the purpose of music is not just entertainment, but its impact should also be beneficial for society.

This book contains the works of 90 authors, which also includes some rare photographs of this young versatile singer. Mohan Bhagwat said, ‘I had respect for the Mangeshkar family even before meeting them. Their music is such that it not only preaches music but also preaches devotion and patriotism’. On this occasion, Asha Bhosle recalled her association with Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar. Her brother music director Hridaynath Mangeshkar was also present at the event.