From feet-touching to floor-dancing: The night Asha Bhosle and Govinda reimagined ‘Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaja’. Watch video

The over five-minute performance begins with Bhosle singing the opening lines. She is then joined by the Coolie No 1 actor, who touches her feet for blessings. Seeing him, she says, “Govinda ala re ala.” What follows is a performance as memorable as it is electric.

As Asha Bhosle sings in her remarkable style, Govinda intermittently joins in, singing the lines originally rendered by R. D. Burman, “Monica O My Darling.” At moments, Bhosle herself joins him in grooving to the music. At one point, Govinda’s energy peaks as he lies down on the floor, dancing with abandon. The performance ends with the two sharing a hug and the actor walking off stage as Bhosle concludes the song.

Watch the full performance here:

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Asha Bhosle dies at 92

Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday at the age of 92. Dr Pratit Samdani at Breach Candy Hospital confirmed the demise of the legendary singer. “She was admitted to the hospital around 7 pm on Saturday following a decline in her condition, due to chest infection and fatigue, and was under close observation in the ICU. She was brought in a critical state and despite all efforts, she succumbed to multi-organ failure at 12 noon today,” Dr Samdani said.

The funeral will be held on Monday. Speaking to reporters outside the hospital, her son Anand Bhosle said, “She passed away today. Those who wish to pay their last respects can visit her residence tomorrow at 11 am. The last rites will be performed tomorrow at 4 pm at Shivaji Park.”