Asha Bhosle

Khayyam's beautiful traditional score for the 1981 screen adaptation of a 19th century Urdu novel, Umrao Jaan features masterful performances by Asha Bhosle on a number of ghazals and the luminous "In Aakhon ki Masti," which became an instant classic. The film launched Rekha's acting career for her role as the courtesan who wins the love of a wealthy patron.