{"id":112333,"date":"2026-08-19T15:52:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T15:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/ar-rahman-brings-shah-rukh-salman-together-for-asha-bhosle-tribute-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T15:52:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T15:52:31","slug":"ar-rahman-brings-shah-rukh-salman-together-for-asha-bhosle-tribute-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/ar-rahman-brings-shah-rukh-salman-together-for-asha-bhosle-tribute-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"AR Rahman brings Shah Rukh, Salman together for Asha Bhosle tribute | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stars to feature in ‘Asha Forever’, celebrating the late playback singer\u2019s enduring musical legacy<\/p>\n

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Oscar-winning Indian composer AR Rahman has revealed a star-studded lineup for his upcoming tribute video for legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, with Shah Rukh Khan, Kamal Haasan, Salman Khan and filmmaker Karan Johar set to appear in the project.<\/p>\n

Titled Asha Forever<\/em>, the tribute music video has brought together some of Indian entertainment\u2019s biggest names, with Rahman taking to social media over several days to thank each of them for agreeing to be part of the project.<\/p>\n

Rahman first announced Shah Rukh Khan\u2019s involvement on Sunday, describing his participation as a \u201cheartfelt\u201d gesture in honour of Bhosle.<\/p>\n

\u201cA heartfelt thank you to dear Shah Rukh Khan for graciously agreeing to be part of Asha Bhosle ji\u2019s tribute music video,\u201d the composer wrote on X.<\/p>\n

The following day, Rahman announced Kamal Haasan\u2019s participation, calling the veteran actor a legend who had enriched Indian cinema in numerous ways.<\/p>\n

\u201cA warm Thank you to the one and only Kamal Haasan for lending his support for the Asha Bhosle ji\u2019s tribute music video,\u201d he wrote, adding that having Haasan involved in the tribute was \u201ctruly special\u201d.<\/p>\n

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A warm Thank you to the one and only @ikamalhaasan<\/a> for lending his support for the Asha Bhosle ji\u2019s tribute music video. Having a legend who has enriched Indian cinema in so many ways be part of this tribute is truly special. #ComingSoon<\/a> #AshaForever<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) August 17, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Salman Khan was added to the lineup on Tuesday, with Rahman highlighting the actor\u2019s affection for Bhosle and his generosity in celebrating her legacy.<\/p>\n

\u201cA heartfelt thank you to dear Salman Khan for agreeing to being part of Asha Bhosle ji\u2019s tribute music video,\u201d Rahman wrote. \u201cYour affection for Asha ji and your generosity in celebrating her extraordinary legacy make this moment incredibly special.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A heartfelt thank you to dear @BeingSalmanKhan<\/a> for agreeing to being part of Asha Bhosle ji\u2019s tribute music video. Your affection for Asha ji and your generosity in celebrating her extraordinary legacy make this moment incredibly special. #ComingSoon<\/a> #AshaForever<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) August 18, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Rounding out the lineup, Rahman announced Karan Johar\u2019s involvement on Wednesday. The composer thanked the filmmaker for agreeing to participate, recalling that their video call had been \u201ctruly special\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom celebrating music and cinema to giving a voice to generations of artists, your presence in this tribute feels especially meaningful,\u201d Rahman wrote.<\/p>\n

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Thank you @karanjohar<\/a> for so graciously agreeing to being part of Asha Bhosle ji\u2019s tribute music video. The video call was truly special. From celebrating music and cinema to giving a voice to generations of artists, your presence in this tribute feels especially meaningful.\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) August 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

The project carries added emotional weight as Bhosle died on April 12 at the age of 92 following multiple organ failure. She was cremated with full state honours at Mumbai\u2019s Shivaji Park Crematorium, with several prominent figures from the Indian film industry attending the funeral.<\/p>\n

Part of Asha Forever<\/em> was recorded while Bhosle was still alive, with Rahman having hoped she would eventually see the finished project.<\/p>\n

The recording features Bhosle alongside musicians from London\u2019s Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, where Rahman serves as Honourary President. The composer previously recalled that Bhosle had encouraged the team to keep the song fun and energetic during the recording, reflecting the creative spirit that defined her career.<\/p>\n

Rahman and Bhosle shared a decades-long musical partnership, collaborating on memorable tracks including Rangeela Re<\/em>, Tanha Tanha<\/em>, Kahin Aag Lage<\/em> and Radha Kaise Na Jale<\/em>. Their history gives Asha Forever<\/em> an added significance as a continuation of one of Indian cinema\u2019s enduring musical collaborations.<\/p>\n

A release date for the tribute video has not yet been announced. With four major figures from Hindi cinema now attached to the project, anticipation is building around how their individual connections to Bhosle\u2019s legacy will feature in the final tribute.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Stars to feature in ‘Asha Forever’, celebrating the late playback singer\u2019s enduring musical legacy Oscar-winning Indian composer AR Rahman has revealed a star-studded lineup for his upcoming tribute video for legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, with Shah Rukh Khan, Kamal Haasan, Salman Khan and filmmaker Karan Johar set to appear in the project. Titled Asha […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":112334,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/media\/images\/untitled-design-2026-08-19t182952-3931787146203-0\/untitled-design-2026-08-19t182952-3931787146203-0-640x480.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-112333","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t