Crowds gather ahead of Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle's funeral
The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.
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Notable Quotes
"Bhosle was one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known."
— Narendra Modi , Politician
"Her death was an irreparable loss to music lovers."
— Draupadi Murmu , Politician
"A talent that will outlive many; her voice has been one of the pillars of Indian cinema."
— Shah Rukh Khan , Celebrity
"Asha Tai was family; through her eternal songs, she will remain timeless."
— Sachin Tendulkar , Athlete
"She lives forever through her voice and aura - what an artist."
— AR Rahman , Celebrity
"Listening to her, learning from her, and being in awe of her effortless versatility."
— Shreya Ghosal , Celebrity
"Impossible to talk about playback singing without mentioning Asha Bhosle."
— Farhan Akhtar , Celebrity
"Few have reached the ability to be loved in so many languages and dialects."
— Tjinder Singh , Celebrity
"Tomorrow, from 10:30 am to 2 pm, people can come and take the last darshan of my mother at the Casa Grande building."
— Anand Bhosle , Other
"I request people not to gather there, as there are chances of overcrowding."
— Anand Bhosle , Other
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.
Asha Parekh is a legendary Indian actress and director known for her influential roles in Hindi cinema.
Indian politician who accompanied Anand Bhosle during the announcement regarding Asha Bhosle's farewell.
Chiranjeevi is a prominent Indian film actor and politician known for his influence in Telugu cinema.
Devendra Fadnavis is a prominent Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Draupadi Murmu is the President of India.
Eknath Shinde is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Filmmaker and director known for his work in Bollywood.
Helen is a renowned Indian film actress and dancer, prominent in the Bollywood industry.
Hema Malini is an Indian actress and politician.
Jackie Shroff is a veteran Indian actor with a long-standing career in Bollywood.
Kajol is a celebrated Indian actress known for her performances in Hindi films and her long-standing career.
Karan Johar is a prominent Indian filmmaker, producer, and talk show host known for his contributions to Hindi cinema.
Md Siraj is a notable Indian cricketer known for his fast bowling skills.
Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India.
Neil Nitin Mukesh is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and as the grandson of legendary singer Mukesh.
Nitin Mukesh is an Indian playback singer and son of the legendary singer Mukesh.
Poonam Dhillon is an Indian actress and politician, known for her work in Bollywood films.
Bollywood actor known for his roles in films like Padmaavat and Gully Boy.
Riteish Deshmukh is an Indian actor, producer, and architect known for his work in Hindi and Marathi films.
Ritesh Deshmukh is an Indian actor, producer, and entrepreneur in the Bollywood film industry.
Sachin Tendulkar is a former Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket.
Shah Rukh Khan is a prominent Indian actor and film producer.
Shreya Ghosal is an Indian playback singer known for her versatile singing style.
Tabu is an acclaimed Indian actress known for her work in Hindi and other regional films.
Tjinder Singh is a musician and member of the band Cornershop.
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The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.
Anand Bhosle, son of the late Asha Bhosle, appealed to fans to avoid gathering at Shivaji Park during the funeral to prevent overcrowding.
Celebrities including Sachin Tendulkar, Tabu, Riteish Deshmukh, Asha Parekh, and Neil Nitin Mukesh attended the funeral of legendary singer Asha Bhosle at Shivaji Park, Mumbai, where she was laid to rest with full state honours.
Thousands gathered along the streets to bid a tearful farewell to Asha Bhosle as her funeral procession made its way to Shivaji Park, where her last rites were performed with full state honours.
Anand Bhosle, son of the late Asha Bhosle, requested fans to avoid overcrowding during the funeral at Shivaji Park, emphasizing the need for controlled crowds during the last rites.
Asha Bhosle, the iconic voice of Bollywood, was laid to rest with full state honours at Mumbai's Shivaji Park, with thousands gathering to bid their final farewell.
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