If you're just getting into Asha Puthli, The Essential Asha Puthli is the perfect starting point. This 2022 compilation pulls together key tracks from across her genre-hopping career — from her early jazz experiments to her disco era. You’ll hear the full range of what made her unique: smoky vocals, unpredictable arrangements, and a fearless approach to blending styles. Whether it's ballads or dancefloor-ready grooves, this album shows why Asha was always ahead of her time. It's not just a best-of — it's a map of her evolution.