Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.
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"I was deeply saddened by her death."
— Narendra Modi , Politician
"Her death is an irreparable loss to music lovers."
— Droupadi Murmu , Politician
"My mother passed away today. Her last rites will be held tomorrow at Shivaji Park in Mumbai."
— Anand Bhosle , Other
"She lives forever with her voice and aura … What an artist."
— AR Rahman , Celebrity
"Every Indian is heartbroken today. Her music will never perish as long as humanity exists."
— Shankar Mahadevan , Celebrity
"It is especially hard for me as I have an emotional connect with Asha ji."
— Hema Malini , Celebrity
Key People
Anand Bhosle is Asha Bhosle's son who confirmed her passing.
AR Rahman is a celebrated Indian composer and musician.
Asha Bhosle was a legendary Bollywood singer known for her extensive career in playback singing.
President of India.
Hema Malini is an Indian actress and politician.
Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India.
Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian playback singer and composer.
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Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.
Asha Bhosle, the iconic Bollywood playback singer, passed away at 92 in Mumbai. Over her seven-decade career, she recorded more than 12,000 songs in multiple Indian languages. Tributes poured in from political leaders and the music industry.
Asha Bhosle, celebrated for her contributions to Bollywood music, died at 92 in Mumbai. Her death prompted tributes from political figures and the entertainment industry, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing her voice as 'timeless brilliance.'
Asha Bhosle, the legendary singer whose voice defined Indian music for decades, passed away at 92. Tributes poured in from fans and celebrities, marking the end of an era in Indian music.
Following Asha Bhosle's passing at 92, tributes poured in from political leaders including President Droupadi Murmu, who described her death as 'an irreparable loss to music lovers.'
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