Legend for a reason.
But I should say Lathaji and Ashaji had their share of luck also. They never had a great competition and had the option to choose if they want to sing or not. Current situation is so competitive that likes of Shreya and Sunidhi also agreeing to sing whatever comes in their way be it even for small regional films.
I was checking Harshdeep Kaur's profile (after she sang for HR).
She is the winner of 2 televised competitions and is known as "Sufi Ki Sultana"
Has worked with A R Rehman, Pritam, Vishal-Shekhar, Shankar-Ehsaan Loy, Tanishk Bagchi ....
Received the IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 2019 for Dilbaro.
Has appeared on all seasons of Coke Studio.
Is active in Bollywood since 2003 and has more than 60 songs to her credit.
And she is without any work since 2020!
Shows how tough things are right now.
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