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Veteran multi-lingual playback singer Asha Bhosle has been selected for the prestigious 'Maharashtra Bhushan-2020' honour, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Thursday.
Veteran multi-lingual playback singer Asha Bhosle has been selected for the prestigious 'Maharashtra Bhushan-2020' honour, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Thursday.
In a tweet on Thursday evening, the singer shared her joy at having been selected for the honour and wrote: "My heart felt gratitude to the people of Maharashtra for conferring upon me the highest level of honour the state can award to an individual - the Maharashtra Bhushan Award. Eternally grateful. Jai hind. Jai Maharashtra." Asha Bhosle also shared a photo of hers with folded hands.
In a separate tweet, Asha Bhosle wrote: "Just got the news of being bestowed the Maharashtra State highest honour to a civilian - Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar. And no better people to enjoy it with than with your own. Thank you all for your love and blessings." Asha Bhosle also shared a glimpse of her celebrations with granddaughter Zanai Bhosle in her tweet.
During Asha Bhosle's illustrious career spanning over several decades, the singing legend has thousands of songs to her credit.