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A. R. Rahman Releases Teaser of Tribute Duet With Asha Bhosle

The World Music Day teaser confirms the recording was made before Bhosle’s April death and signals a forthcoming full release without a date.

Overview

  • Rahman posted a short teaser on June 21, 2026, giving the public the first public glimpse of a duet he recorded with Asha Bhosle.
  • The track was recorded while Bhosle was alive and is being reported as one of the final studio recordings of her career.
  • The recording pairs Rahman and Bhosle’s vocals with classical musicians from London’s Trinity Laban Conservatoire, where Rahman serves as Honorary President.
  • Rahman says the project was conceived as a celebration of Bhosle’s legacy and that she insisted the song be “fun and energetic,” and he praised her warmth during the sessions.
  • Fans reacted emotionally to the teaser and media coverage; Rahman has promised a full tribute will follow but has not given a release date and the reported title 'Asha Forever' remains unconfirmed.