Asha Bhosle, a prominent playback singer in Bollywood, acknowledged the significant role of composer OP Nayyar in her career. In Raju Bharatan's book, 'Asha Bhosle: A Musical Biography', she reflected on how Nayyar helped her overcome her 'Lata phobia', a fear stemming from her comparisons to her sister, Lata Mangeshkar. Bhosle noted that Nayyar recognized her strong low register and crafted music that suited her unique style, leading to timeless hits like 'Leke pehla pehla pyaar' and 'Main shaayad tumhaare liye ajnabi hoon'. Nayyar's approach encouraged Bhosle's creativity, as he invited her to improvise rather than strictly adhere to compositions. Although their professional relationship later became strained, Bhosle continued to honor Nayyar's influence, describing him as a revolutionary trendsetter in music who left an indelible mark on Bollywood.