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Chinese Appreciation of Iconic Indian Singer Asha Bhosle

Asha Bhosle, iconic Indian singer, passed away on 12 April at age 92 in Mumbai. Her influence spanned South Asia: Maldivians set her melodies to Dhivehi lyrics; former Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid reminisced about her song 'Chura Liya Hai Dil Ko'; she performed for Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa in 2009; she recorded Sinhala songs with duo BNS; she sang for Nepalese film Maitighar; and had a Grammy nomination. The article highlights her across-border cultural impact.

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Asha Bhosle, iconic Indian singer, passed away on 12 April at age 92 in Mumbai. Her influence spanned South Asia: Maldivians set her melodies to Dhivehi lyrics; former Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid reminisced about her song 'Chura Liya Hai Dil Ko'; she performed for Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa in 2009; she recorded Sinhala songs with duo BNS; she sang for Nepalese film Maitighar; and had a Grammy nomination. The article highlights her across-border cultural impact.

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