She is ageless, versatile and very young in spirit. It is so easy to make conversation with her. She is so easy to communicate with. I have been aware of both the sisters [Lata and Asha] right from the age of four. I used to sing their songs and would often find that Ashaji's way of expressing nuances was very difficult.

To hold your own when you have a singer like Lata Mangeshkar at home must require strength of character and self-confidence that she obviously has. I want to be invited on her 100th birthday!

Kavita Krishnamurthy
All her songs are outstanding, especially Aab ke baras from Bandini. At 70, her zest for life is wonderful. Her clothes, style, involvement with her family, the way she carries herself and her enthusiasm is very inspiring.

Abhijeet
She is one singer even male singers can learn from.

If I have a style, the credit goes to Asha Bhosle. I have developed it by listening to her. It is her stamp. She has changed herself over the decades.

She has a very forgiving nature. Once I said something about her that I regretted very much. I was very scared to face her after that. But when I met her, she was very kind. I met her on her birthday and begged her forgiveness.

She is 70? I would believe you if you said 17!

Preeti Uttam
She is an institution in versatility. Give her any style and she executes it beautifully. I love her rendition of Pappe bachalofrom Caravan. I don't think any artiste can sing the way she rendered the antara of this song.

Her voice remains the same after so many years: youthful.

Sadhana Sargam
Just listening or even seeing her inspires me. She is so versatile it amazes me. It is very difficult to choose from her vast repertoire of songs. Some of her songs are very difficult to sing, even for me.

I have sung a few songs with her, Main haseena gazab (Khoon Bhari Maang). She sang for Rekha and I for Sonu Walia. We also sang for R D Burman's Tadap with Amit Kumar.

She has always met me with affection. She is very encouraging.

My favourites among her songs are one Jhoote naina bole from Lekin and Chura liya hai tumne from Yaadon Ki Baaraat.

Udit Narayan
We are very lucky to have her in our midst. She has her own style, her adaa, which is very attractive. Whether she sings a ghazal, dance or classical number, she stamps it with her style.

I am fortunate I could work with her. I love all her songs, especially In aankhon ki masti (Umrao Jaan). I love the way she has sung it.

Saagarika
She has released this album that had some fabulous songs of [yesteryear singer] Noorjehan. She sang Yoon saja chand with tremendous expression.

I admire her tremendously. We have sung for two Bengali films and one Oriya film.

I also sang with her as a child. It was a mother-daughter song in Anokha Bandhan.

Priya Bhattacharya
I love Aao na gale lag jao na from Mere Jeevan Saathi, Do lafzon ki hai from The Great Gambler, O saathi re bhool na jana mera pyar and the title song of Jaanam Samjha Karo. These are unforgettable!

She is a great source of inspiration for me. Whenever I get a peppy number to sing, I close my eyes and try to think how Ashaji would have sung the number.

Shaan
My favourite Ashaji number is Sapne main chupke se aaye koi bina kahe chala gaya from Mahananda. It was composed by my father Manas Mukherji.

When she sings, you don't need visuals. Her voice conveys everything. She is the best. She has so much resilience that everyone can learn from her not only as a singer but as a human being.

She has been a good wife, mother and singer. She has done everything well. She has lived a complete life.

Sanjivani Bhelande
I love to sing Kaali ghata chaye, Balma khuli hawa mein and Jab chali thandi hawa. The spontaneity of her personality shows in her songs.

I also love her Marathi song Hi wata door zaate.