Asha puthli biography

Asha Puthli (born February 4, 1945) is an.
Asha Puthli is an Indian-American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress, born and raised in Mumbai.
Asha is a cosmopolitan pioneer of jazz, funk, soul and electronic dance music who has recorded ten solo albums for major labels.

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Deepti Datt

Well, you look great. And welcome back.

Asha Puthli

Oh, thank you.

Deepti Datt

It’s a pleasure to have you here.

Asha Puthli

Thank you.

Deepti Datt

So getting into a little bit of your background, I want to start with where the film ended, which is one of your most famous quotes. It says, “I’m spiritually 6,000 years old, I’m mentally 98.”

Asha Puthli

Yes, emotionally five. And you can see that because I got so moved at the sneak preview. I’m very emotional, so that’s the five part, five years old.

Deepti Datt

OK. It’s a curious quote. It’s a curious quote and while...

Asha Puthli

It just came instinctively to me, this was in a quote. The first time I said it was to Philip Oakes in the London Times. And for some odd reason, I forget, they used to always wonder how old I am. And I was a little fed up of explaining to them. So I guess I just said, “Well I’m 6,000 years spiritually. I’m mentally 98.”

But I meant it because in the Hindu culture, to be born... I’m born into a particular family called the Saraswat Brahmins. And that particular community

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Asha Puthli was nearly India’s first disco star. She’s now 79, and her tour’s selling out

For months, Indian vocalist Asha Puthli has hauled a suitcase-size portable karaoke machine out of her condo in West Palm Beach, Fla. The septuagenarian lifts it onto a minibus that takes her to the recreation room at her retirement complex, where she sets up the machine — a gift from her new record label — to rehearse from her catalog to an empty hall.

“It was pretty tough to find a big-enough machine that I could still take to the clubhouse,” she laughed. “I went to one karaoke club in Palm Beach. They had all the standards on there, but, of course, they didn’t have any of my songs.”

Puthli’s career has taken her through smoky Mumbai jazz clubs and a hippie camp at Woodstock; dishing with Andy Warhol and being dressed by Halston and Manolo Blahnik as she sashayed through Studio 54 in New York City. She’s sung with sax giant Ornette Coleman and battled Sean “Diddy” Combs over unlicensed sampling.

She’s also struggled financially at times and hasn’t toured in 40 years. Although she lived

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Asha Puthli Vinyl Records & Discography

Who is Asha Puthli? A Brief Career Overview

Music lovers, get ready to dive into the captivating world of Asha Puthli! This extraordinary vocalist and songwriter, originally from Mumbai, India, has made a lasting impact on the global music scene with her enchanting voice and innovative sound. As a pioneer in blending Indian and Western musical influences, Asha has effortlessly traversed genres--including jazz, pop, funk, and disco--creating a sonic landscape that resonates with fans worldwide.

Emigrating to New York in the late 1960s, Asha burst onto the jazz scene after lending her voice to Ornette Coleman's groundbreaking album Science Fiction in 1971. With four celebrated albums for CBS Europe, especially the iconic The Devil Is Loose, she captured hearts and dance floors alike. Asha's music not only captivates listeners but also bridges cultural divides, making her a beloved figure in vinyl culture. Her timeless records continue to inspire new generations of musicians and collectors, solidifying her place in music history.