Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
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"one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known."
— Narendra Modi , Politician
"the singer's death is especially hard for me as I have an emotional connect with Ashaji."
— Hema Malini , Celebrity
"every Indian is heartbroken today."
— Shankar Mahadevan , Celebrity
"It is only Pancham who has uncovered my range as a singer."
— Asha Bhosle , Celebrity
"Deeply saddened to know about Asha Bhonsle ji's demise. She was a true legend and one of the most accomplished playback singers of our country at par with Lata ji."
— Shekhar Sumam , Celebrity
"Saddened by the passing of #AshaBhosle Ji. A voice that defined generations, a legacy that will echo forever through timeless melodies."
— Ramesh Bala , Celebrity
"Main sach bolu toh main aaj ke gaane sunti hi nahi hoon."
— Asha Bhosle , Celebrity
"My mother passed away today. People can pay their last respects to her at 11 am tomorrow at Casa Grande, Lower Parel, where she lived."
— Anand Bhosle , Other
"My grandmother, Asha Bhosle, due to extreme exhaustion and suffering a chest infection, has been admitted to hospital and we request you to value our privacy."
— Zanai Bhosle , Celebrity
"Deeply concerned to hear that Asha Bhosle Ji has been admitted to hospital. Praying for her good health and a speedy recovery."
— Narendra Modi , Politician
Key People
Anand is the son of Asha Bhosle.
Anand Bhosle is Asha Bhosle's son who confirmed her passing.
Asha Bhosle was a legendary Bollywood singer known for her extensive career in playback singing.
Hema Malini is an Indian actress and politician.
Khayyam was an Indian music composer known for his contributions to Bollywood.
Lata Mangeshkar was a legendary playback singer and Asha Bhosle's sister.
Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India.
Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar was a classical singer and Asha Bhosle's father.
Rahul Dev Barman was a renowned Indian music composer and the husband of Asha Bhosle.
Ramesh Bala is a film critic and business expert in the Indian film industry.
RD Burman was a renowned Indian music composer and Asha Bhosle's husband.
Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian playback singer and composer.
Shekhar Sumam is a public figure who expressed condolences over Asha Bhosle's passing.
Zanai Bhosle is the granddaughter of famous Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle.
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Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
Playback icon Asha Bhosle died on April 12, 2026, in Mumbai at the age of 92. She was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on April 11 due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection.
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who mesmerised generations of music lovers with her evergreen and versatile voice, died at the age of 92 in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.
India’s singing legend Asha Bhosle has died at the age of 92 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after a cardiac arrest. She had been admitted on April 11 due to a chest infection.
Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle has passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. She was admitted on April 12 after cardiac and respiratory complications.
Veteran vocalist Asha Bhosle, known for her versatile voice, died on April 12 at the age of 92. She had been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on April 11 after suffering cardiac and respiratory complications.
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