Legendary singer Asha Bhosle is no more

Published: 12 April 2026 14:04

The legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She breathed her last at a Mumbai hospital where she was being treated for cardiac and respiratory complications after b

The legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She breathed her last at a Mumbai hospital where she was being treated for cardiac and respiratory complications after being admitted the previous day.

Over a career spanning eight decades, Bhosle recorded thousands of songs, ranging from peppy cabaret numbers like "Piya Tu Ab To Aaja" to soul-stirring ghazals in "Umrao Jaan."

A recipient of two National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards, she was a versatile powerhouse of the Indian music industry. Her death marks the end of an era in Bollywood music, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire millions worldwide.

S M Fatin Shadab

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