The enduring legacy of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle is set to receive a special musical tribute, with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan joining composer AR Rahman for an upcoming music video titled Asha Forever.

Bhosle died on 12 April 2026, leaving behind one of the most remarkable musical legacies in Indian cinema. Across a career spanning several decades, she became celebrated for her distinctive voice, remarkable versatility and ability to perform across a wide range of musical styles and languages. Her songs have remained popular across generations, ensuring that her influence extends well beyond the era in which many of her most celebrated recordings were released.

Shah Rukh Khan, who shared a warm relationship with the veteran singer, has frequently expressed his admiration for her artistry. His participation in Rahman’s tribute has therefore added further significance to a project conceived as a celebration of Bhosle’s contribution to Indian music.

Rahman announced Khan’s involvement on X, thanking the actor for agreeing to take part in the project. The composer described his participation as a heartfelt contribution to the tribute to Bhosle.

The song is expected to feature several voices, including Rahman himself, alongside archival vocals recorded by Bhosle. The combination is intended to bring together her original artistry with contemporary performers, creating a musical conversation between different generations.

The tribute was conceived while Bhosle was still alive. Rahman had previously explained that the project was intended to honour a voice that had crossed generations, languages and geographical boundaries. The team had hoped that Bhosle herself would eventually be able to see the affection and gratitude behind the production.

An emotional element of the project comes from Bhosle’s own involvement in its making. In the teaser released by Rahman in June, she can be seen recording in a studio with the composer and other participating artists. Her appearance gives the project a particularly poignant dimension, as the footage captures her contribution before her death.

Rahman also appears throughout the teaser, working with musicians and performers from different backgrounds. The production brings together varied musical traditions and sounds, reflecting the broad cultural reach of Bhosle’s career.

The full music video is planned as a celebration of her extraordinary artistic journey. Rather than simply revisiting her past recordings, the project seeks to present her musical legacy to a new generation while preserving the emotional character of her voice.

The teaser has already heightened anticipation among music lovers. With Shah Rukh Khan now confirmed as part of the project, attention has turned to the full release and to how Rahman will weave Bhosle’s archival vocals into the finished tribute.

For admirers of Indian film music, Asha Forever is expected to serve as both a remembrance and a celebration of an artist whose voice continues to live on through countless recordings, performances and memories.