Even at 67, she sings, with confidence, for actress, who could ideally be her grand daughters. And the conviction. From romantic to pop, disco to bhajan to ghazals, the versatile singer has accordingly adjusted her vocal chords and given her best. But unlike her elder sister Lata, Asha Bhosle had to slog it out before she emerged successful. But this year, when she was honoured with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award, people felt it came a wee bit late in her career. And she doesn`t think differently from her fans.

"People say it had been due for a long time. Though I never expected it, the thought of being the victim of injustice did cross my mind often. Even Kishore Kumar, the best male singer in the industry, didn`t get his due. It`s sad that such awards are lobbied" she says. Nevertheless heartiest congratulations from Filmfare Online for winning the country`s most prestigious award.