Legendary singer Asha Bhosle is no more. Her son Anand Bhosle confirmed the news on Sunday afternoon, bringing a wave of grief across the music and film world. She was 92 and had been dealing with health complications for some time. The singer was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday after suffering cardiac and respiratory issues. By evening, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle shared that she was under treatment for extreme exhaustion and a chest infection. As the night progressed, sources revealed that her condition had turned critical and she was being closely monitored in the ICU.
Indian lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, in an interview with PTI, said, “The new singers who used to come at that time, they all tried to copy Lata (Mangeshkar) ji. But her own younger sister found her own way and style. Today, Asha Bhosle is recognised by her own style.”
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On Sunday evening, Vishal Dadlani, Salim Merchant, and Saiee Manjrekar were among the first to arrive at the singer’s home, offering condolences and standing by the grieving family. Sonu Nigam was deeply affected by the news as he shared a personal bond with the late singer. He wrote on Instagram, “Curtain down on one of the Greatest ever crooners of all times. The last standing warrior of the Pioneering Era of Indian Film music, has called it Quits today and bid her Final Goodbye to us all. She lived a full life, destined for Extreme Vicissitudes and Challenges leading to Exceptional Greatness. She touched the lives of Billions over multiple decades through her music and effervescence. An artiste who inspired us all through her zeal for Riyaz till the end of her life.” Similarly, Shreya Ghoshal also shared her condolences on Instagram by saying, “Today, we lost a voice that defined generations… a spirit that redefined music itself. Asha Bhosleji wasn’t just legendary, she was limitless. I grew up listening to her, learning from her, being in awe of her effortless versatility… The way she could make every note feel alive, every emotion feel personal. From the most playful melodies to the deepest ghazals to her extraordinary virtuosity in her songs in Marathi, Bangla and innumerable languages, she did it all, like only she could. For so many of us, she wasn’t just an inspiration… she was a part of our musical soul. I feel incredibly blessed to have witnessed her greatness in my lifetime. Her voice will echo through time, through every artist she inspired, through every heart she touched. Rest in music, Asha tai. Your legacy will never fade.”
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