When it comes to Chin2 Bhosle’s connection with music, it is something rooted in personal emotion and lived experience. During a recent conversation with ETimes, the singer-composer opened up about several things related to his grandmother, legendary singer, Asha Bhosle. He spoke about the memories they shared, the life lessons she has left behind, and how they continue to shape him as a person.
Chin2 Bhosle on his tribute to his grandmother, Asha Bhosle
Chint2 Bhosle recalled that there were two songs which he did for his grandmother, Asha Bhosle. This includes the popular song, Chalte Chalte, which most people have heard. He said that the second song is called Main Chala which is built on the perspective of going away. He explained that it was like “I came to sing something, I lost it, and I have nothing left now, I am leaving.” Apparently, Chin2 wrote these songs 2 years ago when Asha was dealing with the loss of her eldest son, Hemant Bhosle (Chin2’s father), and her second child, Varsha (Chin2’s aunt). He recalled:
“We were sitting together one day, and she was in great pain and grief. That’s when I wrote these songs. I composed and sang them as a scratch and told her, ‘Okay, the song is ready.’ She heard it, had tears in her eyes, and cried. She was very emotional. She said, ‘Sorry, Chintu, I can’t sing this because I get too emotional when I hear it. I can’t stop crying. I don’t want to hear this song again. I said, ‘Okay, I’m so sorry. That was not my intention.”
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