Watch: A Band Of Boys Gives A Fresh Twist To Chura Liya With Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle has been a monumental force in shaping Bollywood music, known for her versatility and willingness to experiment with new styles. Beyond the world of Bollywood, she has also ventured into unique collaborations, one of the most notable being with the iconic pop band A Band of Boys, which includes Karan Oberoi, Siddharth Haldipur, Sherrin Varghese, Chintoo Bhosle and Sudhanshu Pandey.
In a delightful treat for fans, the legendary singer recently reunited with the band for a special jam session. Together, they performed her timeless classic Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko, evoking a wave of nostalgia among listeners and reaffirming the enduring charm of her music.
The song, featured in the film Yaadon Ki Baaraat, was originally sung by Asha Bhosle along with the legendary Mohammed Rafi. In the new video shared by the Anupama star, the performance begins with the band members singing the song. As the music continues, Asha Bhosle slowly joins in with her voice, which lifts the mood and creates a magical atmosphere. In the caption, Sudhanshu wrote, 'A moment of pure joy! Aai's presence makes our jam session truly unforgettable."
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In a recent interview with ETimes, Asha Bhosle, admiring A Band of Boys, said, 'I used to watch a lot of English songs. When A Band of Boys came, I could relate with their song-and-dance, bass woh sab Hindi mein hota tha. They were popular for so many years. But later, yeh sab bikhar gaye. Jab log bikhar jaate hai tab kaam khatam ho jata hai. I told these boys that they need to come together. I am glad they are back together."
Speaking about forming her own band, the singer added, 'If it was up to me, I would like to have a band with a lineup of all the famous singers and bands of the yesteryears like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, ABBA, Earth Wind & Fire, Santana, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Louis Armstrong, Barbra Streisand and Caterina Valente. In India, we not had bands of that calibre. It is very difficult to sustain a band over a long period."
Recently, Asha Bhosle and A Band of Boys teamed up to release a brand new original song titled Dil Sarphira.
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