Lata [Mangeshkar] bai sang for me most of the time. When Asha [Bhosle] tai would sing for me, she often joked with me. She was full of humour, and would invite me into the [recording] room with the live orchestra. It was an electric atmosphere, with over 100 artistes but she wanted to humour me. I was very young when I started work in Junglee (1961). As a result, my voice was thin. So standing behind the mic, she would point at her throat, gesturing that she is singing in a thinner voice than her usual. That would make me laugh so much. There was also a royal air to her. She conducted herself so gracefully. I still remember how she once she hosted a party for all of us. The way she spoke about Naya Daur (1957) [was so respectful]. I think the film was a big launch pad, for her. The era of Asha Bhosle began from there.

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(L-R) Asha Bhosle with Zanai