The 83-year-old songstress took to Twitter where she wrote than Indians have restored her faith in good music by accepting "Prem Mein Tohre" from the Srijit Mukherji-directed film.
Bhonsle tweeted, "Happy that listeners are enjoying the song 'Prem Mein Tohre' from 'Begum Jaan'. Melody and lyrics still have a place in Indian hearts!"
The legendary singer will playback for Vidya Balan, who stars in the titular role as the madam of a brothel in the film set in the era of Partition 1947.