I said, “This is amazing!” His behavior has always impressed me. Both sisters were like this. When I met Lata ji (Mangeshkar), I also felt the same. I don’t have the courage or audacity to comment on his singing. Throughout my life, I have listened to a lot of his Bengali and Hindi songs. They are all engraved in my heart.
This morning, I heard for the first time that she was ill and hospitalized. After seeing the news on Facebook, I was praying for his speedy recovery; But after some time I got the news of his demise. I couldn’t say anything. My eyes filled with tears. It felt as if someone like my own parents had passed away.
Through these brief meetings I realized that we had a lot to learn. We should always remain polite and humble. No matter how big an artist we become, that courtesy and humility should always be reflected in our behavior. It is difficult to express in words how deeply Asha ji has influenced my life.
I have tried to master many of his songs and have sung them many times. It feels as if he has achieved complete mastery of classical music with an extraordinary level of precision and skill. Besides, she was equally adept in light-hearted, playful songs. Every style of his singing has influenced me a lot. This still happens and will continue to happen in the future.