Veteran actor of Hindi cinema Zeenat Aman He paid a sincere tribute to the late legendary singer Asha BhosleSharing an untold behind-the-scenes story about the iconic 1971 song ‘Dum Maro Dum’ and revealing that it was never originally intended for the late music icon.
Zeenat Aman shares Asha Bhosle’s nostalgic Instagram post
Taking to Instagram, Zeenat Aman posted an emotional note in tribute to Asha Bhosle after the singer passed away on April 12 at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. Reflecting on the iconic song from the film ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’ (1971), the actor wrote: “Oh, to be 19 and ambitious and experimental and on the verge of your big break! My God! Is it the years or the marijuana that’s the memory of shooting Dum Maro Dum in a great haze? ji.“
Zeenat Aman has revealed that ‘Dum Maro Dum’ was originally a partner Lata Mangeshkar and Usha Uthup
In a revelation that will shock Bollywood fans, Zeenat Aman revealed that the song was originally conceived as a duet of two powerhouse singers. “Dum Maro Dum was originally supposed to be a duet sung by Asha ji’s elder sister Lata ji and the talented powerhouse that is Usha Uthup. But RD in Burma he had other plans and felt that the song called for that sultry voice that Asha ji had,” the actor wrote.
Zeenat Aman says Asha Bhosle’s song was a gift for her success
Zeenat Aman considered the song and Bhosle’s voice as the cornerstone of her film career. “He gave me the soundtrack to my hit, and it started with this song!” he wrote, calling on fans to share their memories of the song in his comments.
More about Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle, who was admitted to the hospital on April 11 after complaining of chest infection and exhaustion, according to her grandson Zanai, died the next day. His last rites were performed with state-wide honors at Shivaji Park in Dadar on April 13. As per his wishes, his ashes were later immersed in the Ganga in Varanasi by his family, who performed traditional prayers and rituals in his memory.
