Former Australian speedster Brett Lee once ventured into the world of music, collaborating with the legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle for a music video back in 2006. Recently, the iconic singer made headlines again as she was spotted with another cricketing legend, former Indian captain MS Dhoni, at the Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding.
The 90-year-old attended the lavish wedding with her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle. Zanai posted a picture on her Instagram story, captioning it:
“Quite a moment.”
Asha Bhosle is a revered singer whose career has spanned over eight decades, recording songs in various languages, many of which are for Bollywood films. She has received two National Film Awards, 18 Maharashtra State Film Awards, and a record seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer. Moreover, in 2020, she was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s most prestigious award in cinema.
The legendary singer was also awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honor in the country, in 2008. In 2011, she was mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most-recorded artist in music history.
On the other hand, Brett Lee is a stalwart of cricket and one of the most fearsome pacers in its history. He ended his international career with over 700 wickets across all formats. The 47-year-old is notable for being the first bowler to claim hat-tricks in both ODI and T20I formats.
During his illustrious career, Lee was instrumental in Australia’s title victories in the 2003 Cricket World Cup, the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy, and the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy.
Let’s delve into the details of the memorable Brett Lee-Asha Bhosle collaboration.
Brett Lee and Asha Bhosle’s Musical Collaboration during the 2006 Champions Trophy
The iconic duo released their song, “You’re the One for Me,” during the 2006 Champions Trophy held in India. According to the video description, Brett Lee penned the lyrics of the duet in just 30 minutes between practice sessions at the Champions Trophy.
The song’s story revolves around a foreigner (Lee) attempting to woo an Indian girl while playing the guitar and singing. Meanwhile, Asha Bhosle plays the role of an instructor, teaching Hindi to Lee in his effort to impress the girl.
The song was a massive hit in India, making it to the top five on the music charts of the popular FM station Radio City. Bhosle shared her excitement about working with Lee, telling Reuters at the time:
“My family has always followed cricket avidly, so recording with Brett Lee was exciting. He is a charming person.” [H/t Sydney Morning Herald]
For those unfamiliar, Lee is also part of the rock band Six & Out as the bass guitarist and vocalist. After disbanding in 2005, they reunited and began performing concerts again in January 2024 at the request of Australian Prime Minister Anthony. Lee also started the Mewsic Foundation in India, which aims to use music to heal, educate, and empower underprivileged children.
Additionally, the former right-arm pacer ventured into Bollywood, starring in the movie “Unindian,” released in 2015.
This unique collaboration between Brett Lee and Asha Bhosle remains a delightful example of how music and sports can come together to create something truly special.
