Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most celebrated voices, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 92. She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital after her health worsened due to a chest infection and extreme fatigue. According to the doctor treating her, she was brought to the hospital in a critical condition and kept under close watch in the ICU. Despite medical efforts, she passed away due to multiple organ failure on Sunday afternoon.

Asha Bhosle Passes Away, Family Confirms The News

Her son, Anand Bhosle, confirmed her passing outside the hospital. He shared that people who wish to pay their respects can visit her home the next day, while the final rites will be held later in the afternoon at Shivaji Park. Earlier, her granddaughter Zanai had shared that the singer was admitted on April 11 after experiencing severe exhaustion and a chest infection.

Asha Bhosle’s Legendary Career

Asha Bhosle’s journey in music started when she was just 10 years old. She recorded her first song for a Marathi film in the early 1940s and later moved to Hindi cinema. Her early years in Bollywood saw her working alongside established singers of the time, including her sister Lata Mangeshkar, Shamshad Begum, and Geeta Dutt. Over time, she carved her own space and went on to record more songs than most of her contemporaries.

What made Asha Bhosle stand out was her ability to experiment. While many singers stuck to one style, she explored different genres. She became especially popular for songs with a Western or cabaret influence, many of which were composed by her husband R. D. Burman.

She was also known as the voice behind many of dancer Helen’s iconic songs, giving life to tracks that are still remembered today. At the same time, she proved her range with more classical and emotional music. Her work in films like Umrao Jaan earned her national recognition, including a National Award. She later received another award for her song in Ijaazat.

Over the years, Asha Bhosle recorded songs in many Indian languages, including Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Punjabi. Her massive body of work earned her a place in the Guinness World Records for the highest number of studio recordings.

She was also honoured with some of India’s top awards, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan.

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