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The Life and Career of Asha Bhosle
Music History
This quiz covers the life, career, achievements, and collaborations of the renowned Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, from her early life and musical influences to her extensive discography and numerous awards.
Indian Cinema
Playback Singing
Awards
21 Questions
Medium
Ages 10+
Apr 13, 2026
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This quiz covers the life, career, achievements, and collaborations of the renowned Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, from her early life and musical influences to her extensive discography and numerous awards. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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1
What was Asha Bhosle's birth name?
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A
Ashalata Ganpat Bhosale
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B
Asha Dinanath Mangeshkar
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C
Ashalata Dinanath Mangeshkar
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D
Asha Ganpat Bhosale
2
In what year was Asha Bhosle born?
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A
1926
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B
1933
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C
1940
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D
1945
3
Asha Bhosle was described as one of the greatest and most influential singers in which cinema industry?
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A
Bengali Cinema
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B
Tamil Cinema
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C
Hindi Cinema
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D
Marathi Cinema
4
Which award, considered India's highest in the field of cinema, was Asha Bhosle honored with in 2000?
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A
Padma Vibhushan
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B
Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
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C
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
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D
National Film Award
5
In 2008, Asha Bhosle was honored by the Government of India with the Padma Vibhushan, which is the second-highest civilian honor of the country. True or False?
6
The Guinness Book of World Records acknowledged Asha Bhosle in 2011 as the most recorded artist in music history. True or False?
7
Who is Asha Bhosle's elder sister, also a renowned playback singer?
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A
Usha Mangeshkar
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B
Meena Mangeshkar
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C
Lata Mangeshkar
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D
Hridaynath Mangeshkar
8
Which of the following genres was NOT part of Asha Bhosle's musical work?
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A
Ghazals
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B
Rock and Roll
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C
Rabindra Sangeet
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D
Opera
9
In which year did Asha Bhosle make her acting debut in the film 'Mai'?
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A
2006
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B
2013
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C
2011
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D
2015
10
Asha Bhosle stated she had recorded over how many songs in her career by 2006?
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A
6,000
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B
8,000
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C
10,000
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D
12,000
11
Where was Asha Dinanath Mangeshkar born?
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A
Sangli
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B
Pune
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C
Kolhapur
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D
Mumbai
12
Who was Asha Bhosle's father, a Marathi and Konkani actor and classical singer?
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A
Pandit Ravi Shankar
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B
Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar
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C
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
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D
Pandit Jasraj
13
What was the title of Asha Bhosle's first film song for the Marathi film 'Majha Bal' (1943)?
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A
Saawan Aaya
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B
Chala Chala Nav Bala
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C
Pokhiraj Ghora
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D
Mera Kuch Saaman
14
Who composed the music for Asha Bhosle's first film song, 'Chala Chala Nav Bala'?
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A
R. D. Burman
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B
O. P. Nayyar
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C
Datta Davjekar
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D
A. R. Rahman
15
Asha Bhosle made her Hindi film debut by singing the song "Saawan Aaya" for which film in 1948?
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A
Chunariya
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B
Andhon Ki Duniya
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C
Raat Ki Rani
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D
Majha Bal
16
Who were the two Western artists cited by Asha Bhosle as influences for embracing Western music style?
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A
The Beatles and Elvis Presley
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B
Elvis Presley and Bill Haley
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C
Bill Haley and Chuck Berry
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D
Buddy Holly and Little Richard
17
Which music director is credited with transforming Bhosle's status from roles in 'vampish' characters to that of a heroine?
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A
R. D. Burman
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B
Khayyam
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C
O. P. Nayyar
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D
Sachin Dev Burman
18
In which film did Asha Bhosle first achieve significant success with the song "Naya Daur"?
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A
Sangdil
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B
Parineeta
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C
Boot Polish
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D
Naya Daur
19
Who was the leading actor in the film 'Teesri Manzil' whose duet performances with Asha Bhosle won popular acclaim?
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A
Raj Kapoor
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B
Shammi Kapoor
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C
Dev Anand
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D
Dharmendra
20
For which actress was Asha Bhosle often the singing voice during the 1960s and 70s, particularly for cabaret numbers?
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A
Hema Malini
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B
Rekha
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C
Helen
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D
Sridevi
21
Which film's ghazals, including 'Dil Cheez Kya Hai', won Asha Bhosle her first National Film Award?
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A
Ijaazat
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B
Umrao Jaan
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C
Caravan
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D
Don
