Sonu Nigam Kisses Asha Bhosle's Feet At Event And Washes Them, Fans Call It 'Quintessentially Indian'

During a book launch event for Asha Bhosle's biography, "Swarswamini Asha," Sonu Nigam washed the veteran singer's feet as a mark of respect.

Sonu Nigam washes Asha Bhosle's feet at an event. ( Image Source :ANI/Twitter )

New Delhi: During a book launch event for Asha Bhosle's biography, "Swarswamini Asha," Sonu Nigam washed the veteran singer's feet as a mark of respect. The star-studded ceremony took place on Friday, with notable attendees including actor Jackie Shroff and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.

Sonu Nigam washes Asha Bhosle's feet

A video shared by news agency ANI on X (formerly Twitter) captured the moment when Sonu sat near Asha's feet, equipped with a small stool, water, a thali, and a towel. Initially, Sonu kissed Asha's feet, making her laugh and cover her face. He then washed and dried her feet, before folding his hands and bowing to her as he left the stage.

 

#WATCH | Maharashtra: During the biography launch of Singer Asha Bhosle, Singer Sonu Nigam washed her feet as an expression of his respect and gratitude towards her. https://t.co/2F5FKbsZRT pic.twitter.com/6shtVKQpKp

— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024

Fans praise Sonu

Fans praised Sonu's gesture. One fan commented, "This is beautiful. So quintessentially Indian. Such are the things that make us proud to be Indians." Another wrote, "Heartwarming. So proud of you, Sonu Nigam. Really great."

Others admired Sonu's bravery in publicly expressing respect and gratitude, noting that such actions are often misinterpreted as publicity stunts.

About the event

For the event, Asha wore a printed white saree with a matching blouse, while Sonu was dressed in a yellow kurta and white pyjama. During the event, Asha reminisced about her association with Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar, and her brother, music director Hridaynath Mangeshkar, was also present at the ceremony.

According to ANI, Sonu delivered a heartfelt speech lauding Asha and her late sister, Lata Mangeshkar, for their immense contributions to Indian music. Mohan Bhagwat also spoke, highlighting the Mangeshkar family's dedication to music and patriotism, and emphasizing the societal benefits of music beyond entertainment. 

 

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Singer Asha Bhosle's biography 'Swaraswamini Asha' was launched today, in Mumbai.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar, Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar and several other personalities were present at the event. pic.twitter.com/KfpLc7WSJu

— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024

About Asha Bhosle's biography

The biography, a compilation of works by 90 authors, promises to delight Asha's fans with rare photographs documenting her journey and evolution as an artist. Jackie Shroff, who attended the launch, paid his respects to Asha by touching her feet and presenting her with a flower pot as a token of appreciation.