India, April 12 -- Shocked by the demise of Asha Bhosle, filmmaker Muzaffar Ali-who made the award-winning film Umrao Jaan (1981), which won several National Awards including Best Playback Singer for Asha Bhosle for Dil Cheez Kya Hai - says, "Umrao Jaan has lost its entire voice - first Shahryar, then Khayyam and now Asha ji."

The filmmaker says, "I remember, when she sang the song - in one scale lower - she said there is some magic in it. And after she won the National Award as a singer, she sent a letter to thank me for making her a part of this magical project."

He remembers how she transported herself in the song that was set in a particular era. "The way she understood the song, its premises, the era, was truly magical. She got int...