The upcoming episode of “Indian Idol” will honor the golden era of Hindi cinema with a special appearance by Asha Parekh. During the show, Asha Parekh reminisced about a moment involving the renowned singer Lata Mangeshkar. Asha Parekh shared how Lata Mangeshkar, known for singing thousands of songs, faced challenges while singing “Suno Sajna” featuring Asha Parekh.
Asha Parekh revealed on the Indian Idol stage that Lata Mangeshkar had mentioned in an interview that “Suno Sajna” was one of her most difficult songs due to its long vocal runs and high pitch, making lip-syncing challenging for Asha Parekh. She also highlighted another challenging song, “Daiya Re Daiya Main Kahan Phasi” from the film “Caravan,” as one of her own toughest songs.
The discussion unfolded after contestant Ankita Mahua Giri performed “Suno Sajna,” prompting Asha Parekh to reflect on Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. Asha Parekh expressed her gratitude for having the opportunity to perform on songs sung by both legendary sisters.
