Movie buffs across the world were saddened on the afternoon of April 12 as news broke that legendary singer Asha Bhosle had passed away. Born on September 8, 1933, she began singing in 1943 and thus had an 83-year-long illustrious career. Over these eight decades, she gave several interviews that were filled not only with memories of working with filmmakers, actors, music directors, lyricists and fellow singers, but also with many fascinating insights.
In 2010, Asha Bhosle spoke about what Bollywood filmmakers should do to finally win an Oscar. At the time, memories of Slumdog Millionaire (2008), a film set in India that went on to win eight Oscars at the 81st Academy Awards, were still fresh. Aamir Khan, too, was closely associated with India’s Oscar hopes, especially because Lagaan (2001), directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, had earned a nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 74th Academy Awards. Later, Rang De Basanti (2006) and Taare Zameen Par (2007) were selected as India’s official submissions to the Oscars, though neither made it to the final nominations.
Against this backdrop, Asha Bhosle suggested that Indian filmmakers should think beyond Indian subjects if they truly wanted to crack the Oscars. As per Hindustan Times, she said that if foreign filmmakers could win Academy Awards with films rooted in India, then Indian filmmakers, too, should make films on foreign themes. She even suggested that Aamir Khan should play George Washington, the first President of the United States, as a possible route to Oscar glory. She possibly and specifically advised Aamir due to his Oscar connections.
As quoted by Hindustan Times, Asha Bhosle said, “If the Englishmen are able to make Oscar (winning) films like Slumdog Millionaire and Gandhi, Aamir should also do a film on George Washington and finally win the Oscar.”
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