Asha Bhosle Reflects on Fearless Collaborations with Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar The legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away on April 12 at the age of 92 after battling a chest infection and exhaustion, left behind a legacy of unparalleled musical partnerships. In a recent interview resurfacing post her death, Bhosle shared her unique perspective on her collaborations with two of India’s most iconic voices—Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar. She revealed that while she never felt fear in working with other artists, her relationship with Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar was distinct, marked by mutual respect and creative synergy. Bhosle spoke to Bombay Times about her experiences, stating, “I’d never feel scared to sing with anyone except Didi (Lata Mangeshkar) and sometimes, Kishore da. I knew that he would do something different or something new in the song and iska mujhe jawab dena hai. Kishore and I’d often have this, ‘Tu apna taan bol, main dekhta hoon tu kya karti hain.’ That is how we’d sing.” These words highlight the dynamic interplay between the two artists, where Kishore Kumar’s improvisational style challenged Bhosle to innovate, while her own vocal prowess complemented his flair. The singer also emphasized the purity of her relationships with Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar, calling them “paak rishta” or “pure relationships.” She noted, “These were some amazing relationships. Pyaar-vyaar ke jhanjhat ke rishte toot jatein hain, but paak rishta end tak rehta hai. Inn logon ke saath mera bahut hi paak rishta tha.” This sentiment underscores the deep bond between the artists, which transcended the competitive nature of the industry. Bhosle’s admiration for Kishore Kumar extended beyond their professional collaboration.#bombay_times #asha_bhosle #lata_mangeshkar #kishore_kumar #rd_burman
Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya are expecting their first child Actress Divyanka Tripathi and her husband, Vivek Dahiya, are set to become parents after nearly a decade of marriage. The couple, who have been together for almost 10 years, are preparing to welcome their first child. According to reports from Bombay Times, Divyanka and Vivek are expecting a baby, with Divyanka currently in her second trimester. SCREEN has confirmed that she is six months pregnant and is expected to give birth in June. Both families are actively preparing for the arrival of the child, and an intimate baby shower is anticipated soon, featuring close family members and industry friends. Divyanka, known for her role as a devoted mother on the TV show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, is now embracing motherhood in real life. She has expressed her excitement about the journey, sharing in a 2023 interview with Bollywood Bubble that becoming a mother is a “precious and beautiful” experience. She emphasized the responsibility that comes with raising a child, stating, “When the time is right, we will take the plunge.” In January 2026, she reiterated her readiness for parenthood, telling Gallata India, “We feel prepared to be parents now. We have these conversations, but while doing a show, I wouldn’t consider it. Maybe after this show, we may plan.” The couple’s relationship began on the sets of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, where they met and fell in love. Divyanka described Vivek as open-minded and accepting of her views, noting that his approach to relationships resonated with her. She recalled, “What I liked about Vivek was that he is very open-minded. His idea of how a couple should be appealed to me a lot. He was up for a serious relationship from the first go, and that was very impressive for me.#vivek_dahiya #divyanka_tripathi #yeh_hai_mohabbatein #the_magic_of_shiri #bombay_times
