Legendary Playback Singer Asha Bhosle No More at 92

News Desk: India has lost one of its most iconic voices as legendary playback singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai, marking the end of a musical era that spanned generations.

Her son, Anand Bhosle, confirmed the news, stating that her last rites will be performed at 4 PM on Monday at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. The veteran singer had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on April 11 after her health deteriorated.

Earlier, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle revealed that the singer was hospitalised due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection.

Born in 1933, Asha Bhosle began her extraordinary musical journey at the tender age of 10 with the Marathi film Majha Bal (1943). Over the decades, she carved a unique space in Indian music with her unmatched versatility.

From peppy cabaret numbers to soulful ghazals and classical compositions, her voice transcended genres and eras. With a career spanning over eight decades, she became one of the most celebrated playback singers in Indian cinema.

Her demise leaves behind an unparalleled legacy, with tributes expected to pour in from across the film and music fraternity as the nation mourns the loss of a timeless legend.