- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAshima Mukherjee
- Asima Bhattacharya was born on October 7, 1937 in Comilla, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Comilla, Bangladesh]. She was a composer and producer, known for Bagh Bondi Khela (1975), Chowringhee (1968) and Mem Saheb (1972). She was married to Partho Mukerjee. She died on February 20, 2024 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
- SpousePartho Mukerjee(? - December 25, 2017) (his death)
- The Bengal government honoured her with the 'Sangeet Mahasamman' award in 2020.
- Beyond her musical contributions, Mukhopadhyay held another significant identity - she was the wife of actor Partha Mukhopadhyay.
- Two controversies mired her career. One was with Uttam Kumar's chant for the 'Mahisasura Mardini' programme. The other was her usurped credit controversy regarding 'Baghbondi Khela'.
- Her soulful voice in "Bodhu emono badalo" in 'Memshaheb' (1972) picturised on Aparna Sen was a poignant expression of longing. She did it again for 'Emon sondhay aakashe' picturised on Aparna Sen and Uttam Kumar on a beach. For the same movie, she also had a duet 'Aaj bujhi pakhira' with Manna Dey.
- She could easily move between genres and was as effortless in composing classical-based songs as out-and-out fun romantic numbers in some 10-odd films she composed for.
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