Asha Bhosle Dies At 92: India is mourning the loss of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away at the age of 92. She was one of the most loved voices in Indian music. She died in Mumbai after facing health issues for some time. Her passing comes years after the loss of her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar, marking the end of a golden era.
Reports say Asha Bhosle was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital after suffering cardiac and respiratory problems. She had not been well for the past few months. She was brought to the hospital in a critical condition and admitted to the ICU on Saturday night.
Asha Bhosle Dies At 92: Son Shares Last Rite Details
Her son, Anand Bhosle, confirmed the news on Sunday. He shared details about her last rites. Anand said, “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. Her last rites will be performed at 4 pm tomorrow at Shivaji Park.”
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The news was also confirmed by Dr Pratit Samdani.
Her Legacy In Indian Music
Asha Bhosle’s journey in music is truly remarkable. She was born in 1933 into the famous Mangeshkar family. She started singing at the age of nine and slowly built her career in the film industry.
By the 1950s, she had made a strong place for herself in Bollywood. Over the years, she became known for her versatility. She sang different types of songs, from peppy dance numbers to soulful ghazals.
Her performance in films like Umrao Jaan showed her depth as a singer. She could bring emotion and life into every song. She won seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer and also received two National Film Awards.
Even today, her songs are loved by people of all ages. Her voice remains one of the most recognised in Indian cinema.
What Asha Bhosle Said About Her Bond With Music
Asha Bhosle always spoke about her deep love for music. For her, music was not just work. It was her life. She once said that music was her “breath.”
In her later years, she also shared her thoughts about life and death. She described life as a journey and saw music as a guide. She believed that even after death, she would live on through her songs. She often said she wanted to stay connected to music till her last moment.
The focus is now on her final farewell. Fans and well-wishers will get a chance to pay their last respects as shared by her family. Many people from the film and music industry are expected to attend.
