- 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.
- Just after her marriage to Dilip Kumar Bhattachary she joined All India Radio.
- She was also suffering from Parkinson's disease and finally died of a heart attack.
- Her husband Dilip Bhattacharya, a businessman, established a production house called Pompy Films. Pompy Films' second production was Pinaki Mukhopadhyay's 'Chowringhee' where she made her debut as music director and playback singer.
- She was one of the earliest female music directors of Tollywood who composed for Manna De, Hemanta Kumar and convinced Uttam Kumar to chant for AIR's 'Mahisasura Mardini' programme.
- Asima began her career in her early 20s. All her life, she was known for her versatile voice texture as a singer.
- For a long time, Asima was working as a co-officer in Kolkata and Jamshedpur Aakashbani.
- According to family sources, Asima was suffering from senile ailments for a long time.
- Asima produced also several successful films.
- In the Uttam Kumar-starrer 'Chowringhee,' Mukhopadhyay's memorable composition, 'Boro Eka Laage,' sung by Manna Dey, continues to resonate with Bengali audiences.
- Her first marriage broke in the 70s and in 1977, and she married actor Partha Mukhopadhyay of 'Atithi' fame.
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