Tributes are continuing to be paid to India's legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who has died at the age of 92. The two-time Grammy nominee, whose career spanned nearly eight decades and thousands of recordings, died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to hospital following a heart attack.
Her last rites will take place on Monday evening at Shivaji Park in Mumbai city, with full state honours. Her death has prompted an outpouring of grief from across India and beyond, with political leaders, musicians, actors, and fans remembering her as one of the defining voices of Indian cinema.
Since Sunday evening, crowds have been gathering outside Bhosle's home in Mumbai, to pay their last respects to the singer. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Bhosle was one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known, while President Draupadi Murmu said her death was an irreparable loss to music lovers.
Leading figures from the film industry and sports, including Shah Rukh Khan and Sachin Tendulkar, also paid tribute, reflecting the breadth of her influence across generations. Khan wrote that Bhosle was a talent that will outlive many and that her voice has been one of the pillars of Indian cinema and will continue to resonate worldwide for centuries to come.
Bhosle, known for her versatile singing style, was a passionate cricket fan and honored on the field during an Indian Premier League match on Sunday when Mumbai Indians players wore black armbands and observed a minute's silence.
Asha Bhosle began her career in the 1950s and became a beloved figure in the music industry, famous for both romantic ballads and lively numbers. She leaves behind a legacy that has shaped the sound of Indian cinema for decades, including her most recent collaboration with the British band Gorillaz on their latest album, exploring themes of grief and mortality.
Her absence is felt deeply, not only in the music industry but in the hearts of many who found joy through her art.
Her last rites will take place on Monday evening at Shivaji Park in Mumbai city, with full state honours. Her death has prompted an outpouring of grief from across India and beyond, with political leaders, musicians, actors, and fans remembering her as one of the defining voices of Indian cinema.
Since Sunday evening, crowds have been gathering outside Bhosle's home in Mumbai, to pay their last respects to the singer. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Bhosle was one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known, while President Draupadi Murmu said her death was an irreparable loss to music lovers.
Leading figures from the film industry and sports, including Shah Rukh Khan and Sachin Tendulkar, also paid tribute, reflecting the breadth of her influence across generations. Khan wrote that Bhosle was a talent that will outlive many and that her voice has been one of the pillars of Indian cinema and will continue to resonate worldwide for centuries to come.
Bhosle, known for her versatile singing style, was a passionate cricket fan and honored on the field during an Indian Premier League match on Sunday when Mumbai Indians players wore black armbands and observed a minute's silence.
Asha Bhosle began her career in the 1950s and became a beloved figure in the music industry, famous for both romantic ballads and lively numbers. She leaves behind a legacy that has shaped the sound of Indian cinema for decades, including her most recent collaboration with the British band Gorillaz on their latest album, exploring themes of grief and mortality.
Her absence is felt deeply, not only in the music industry but in the hearts of many who found joy through her art.
