Asha Bhonsle: Incredibly famous playback singer in Bollywood movies. She\'s been singing since the 40\'s along with her sister Lata Mangeshkar, who is also mentioned in the song. Mohammed Rafi is another increidibly famous playback singer.
In Bollywood movies the actors lip synch and the playback singers provide the actual voices. But-- playback singers are famous on their own, and sell lots of records.
FWIW, Asha was one of the singers in \"Lagaan\" which was a x-over hit here in the US.
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Asha Bhonsle: Incredibly famous playback singer in Bollywood movies. She\'s been singing since the 40\'s along with her sister Lata Mangeshkar, who is also mentioned in the song. Mohammed Rafi is another increidibly famous playback singer.
In Bollywood movies the actors lip synch and the playback singers provide the actual voices. But-- playback singers are famous on their own, and sell lots of records.
FWIW, Asha was one of the singers in \"Lagaan\" which was a x-over hit here in the US.