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Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar mourned the loss of the celebrated singer Asha Bhosle with a nostalgic social media post.

Taking to his official Instagram handle, the 'Fashion' maker recalled the fond memories of working with the legendary singer, who lent her voice for 3 of his projects - 'Satta', 'Corporate', and 'Page 3'.

Bidding his final goodbye to the acclaimed singer, Bhandarkar wrote on the photo-sharing app, "Farewell to a legendary, incomparable icon whose soulful voice transcended generations. I cherish the memories of working with @asha.bhosle Tai on the films Satta, Corporate, and Page 3, her warmth, professionalism, and unparalleled artistry left a lasting imprint. May her timeless, radiant melodies continue to echo in our hearts. We will miss you, Asha Tai. #OmShanti. #Ashabhosle (sic)."

His post further included some rare moments with Asha Bhosle with the ' Huzoor-E-Ala' track from 'Page 3' added as the background score.

Refreshing your memory, in September last year, wishing Asha Bhosle on her birthday, the filmmaker compiled a sweet note on social media saying,

"Happy birthday, @ashabhosle tai, Your soulful voice & timeless music have captivated generations and been a constant inspiration. Wishing you love, happiness, and good health on your special day. #ashabhosle."

As soon as the unfortunate news of Asha Bhosle's passing away reached the film fraternity, social media was flooded with condolences for the legendary singer.

Asha Bhosle was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday, and she breathed her last on Sunday at 92.

Her last rites will take place at Shivaji Park on Monday at 4:00 pm.

She made her playback debut in 1943 with the Marathi drama ‘Majha Bal’ and became one of the most sought-after singers of her time with classics such as ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko’, ‘Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani’, ‘Kya Ghazab Karte Ho Ji’, ‘O Haseena Zulfonwale Jane Jahan’, and ‘Ye Ladka Hay Allah Kaisa Hai Diwana’.

She has lent her voice to around 12,000 songs in almost 20 languages.

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Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away on Sunday, once recollected the words of her elder sister, the Bharat Ratna awardee Lata Mangeshkar about the two of them being the ‘last of the Mughals’.

An old video of the late singer, which has gone viral on social media, shows her talking about Lata Mangeshkar in a singing reality show.

She recollected the words of her sister as she said, “Didi used to say that all the music directors have left. All the singers have left. She recollected the names, as she said, ‘Look, Kishore has left, Rafi sahab has left, Mukesh bhai has left, Geeta has left. Shamshad bhai has left. Now we both are the last Mughals to stay’. The day she left, I told her, ‘You have also left. I am the last. Now I am the last of that generation’. I sang the first song. In 1943. And till today, I am singing. And I am the last Mughal”.

Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 93 in Mumbai on Sunday. The singer was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday. Ashish Shelar, the Culture Minister of Maharashtra made the announcement outside the hospital. Her last rites will be held at Shivaji Park on Monday at 4:00 pm.

One of the most influential singers of her time, Asha Bhosle, sang her first song as a playback for the 1943 Marathi drama ‘Majha Bal’. She is known for lending her voice to some noteworthy numbers such as ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko’, ‘Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani’, ‘Kya Ghazab Karte Ho Ji’, ‘O Haseena Zulfonwale Jane Jahan’, and ‘Ye Ladka Hay Allah Kaisa Hai Diwana’, to name just a few. Along with Hindi, she has sung in around 20 Indian and foreign languages.

In 2006, Asha Bhosle herself disclosed that she has almost 12,000 songs to her credit. During her tenure as a singer spanning several decades, Asha Bhosle has worked with many acclaimed music composers such as Shankar-Jaikishan, RD Burman, OP Nayyar, Ilaiyaraaja, Bappi Lahiri, and AR Rahman. She received numerous awards throughout her career for many of her noteworthy songs. The singer was given the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award back in 2000, followed by a Padma Vibhushan in 2008.

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Ahmedabad, April 12 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday mourned the demise of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, saying India's heart was never ready to let her go and that her melody will remain eternal across generations.

Taking to X, Gautam Adani quoted the title of the immortal song: "Abhi na jaao chhodkar, ki dil abhi bhara nahi hai…", from "Hum Dono" (1961) to stress that the country was not prepared to bid farewell to the singing legend.

"India's heart was never ready to let Asha ji go. She leaves behind an immortal legacy that will echo across homes, memories and generations. Rest in peace, Asha ji. Your melody is eternal," he said.

Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai on Sunday. She had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday evening.

Maharashtra Culture Minister Ashish Shelar confirmed the news outside the hospital, saying that the legendary singer's last rites will be held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday at 4 p.m.

On Saturday, Asha Bhosle's granddaughter Zanai Bhosle had said that the veteran singer was hospitalised due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection, while requesting privacy for the family.

She had shared a picture with her grandmother on Instagram and expressed hope for her recovery at the time.

One of the most influential voices in Indian music, Asha Bhosle, began her playback career with the 1943 Marathi film "Majha Bal".

Over the decades, she delivered countless memorable songs, including "Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko", "Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani", and "Ye Ladka Hay Allah Kaisa Hai Diwana".

She recorded songs in around 20 Indian and international languages and, in 2006, revealed that she had sung nearly 12,000 songs in her illustrious career.

She collaborated with some of the most celebrated composers, such as Shankar-Jaikishan, R.D. Burman, O.P. Nayyar, Ilaiyaraaja, Bappi Lahiri, and A.R. Rahman.

For her immense contribution to Indian music, Asha Bhosle was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008, cementing her place as one of the greatest voices in the history of Indian cinema.

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Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Bollywood star Kajol took to her social media account to reminisce her early days in Bollywood with legendary singer Asha Bhosle. The actress paid a tribute to the singer who passed away on April 12.

Kajol shared a picture of Asha Bhosle on her social media account and penned a heartfelt note.

Recalling her meet with Asha Bhosle while at 19 years, Kajol wrote, “I remember going for one of her recordings for a song that never released . I was 19 and she was amazing! What she made out of that simple melody was like watching a film.. I told her then that if I could bring one tenth of what she gave the song I would be a great actor .. the only word that comes to mind to describe her is Magnificent . Now and forever!”

She added, “Ashatai was, is and will always be a legend .. as a singer , as a persona and as a human being .. loved everything about her.. from her love of life, food and sense of humour and off course her first love .. her singing! She always had a personality in the songs she sang and we as actors were always coming up short trying to give to camera what she could express in her voice . RIP @asha.bhosle .. u will forever be Ashatai to us ..”

For the uninitiated, Asha Bhosle has lent her voice to Kajol for many of her songs in Bollywood movies.

One of their hit songs together was Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Mein, dron the cult classic movie Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.

The song was featured on Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan.

Talking about Asha Bhosle, the legendary singer has been a part of Bollywood in the capacity of a stalwart singer for over 7 decades.

She has sung songs in many languages, from Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and others.

Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday at the age of 93. She was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday.

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Hyderabad, April 12 (IANS) Megastar Chiranjeevi joined scores of people from around the world in paying tribute to one of India's finest singers, Asha Bhosle, who passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai on Sunday.

Taking to his X timeline to pen his thoughts on the demise of the great singer, Chiranjeevi wrote, "Asha Bhosle ji’s voice has been a timeless companion to Indian cinema, carrying a spectrum of emotions across generations. I have always admired the effortless grace and versatility she brought to every song. Indian cinema has lost one of its most irreplaceable voices. My heartfelt condolences to her family. Om Shanti."

Tamil actor, producer and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan too was among those who paid tribute to the iconic singer. Taking to his X timeline, Kamal Haasan posted a clip and wrote in Hindi, "Sthayi gayika sakhi jaago #AshaBhosle".

Eminent Malayalam filmmaker and cinematographer Priyadarshan took to his Instagram page to pen a tribute. He wrote,"Losing you feels personal, Asha ji. Because for me, it truly is. Your voice blessed my films, and every time I heard you sing those words, those emotions , I knew something sacred had touched my work. Rest in peace. Asha ji."

Malayalam actor and Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum and Natural Gas Suressh Gopi, in his tribute on X, wrote, "A voice that transcended boundaries, a soul that touched millions, and a legacy that will echo through the halls of time forever. To have lived in the era of her melody was a blessing; to lose her is an irreparable void for Indian cinema and the world of music. Rest in Peace."

The legendary playback singer’s son Anand Bhosle has shared that those who wished to pay their last respects to the icon could do so at her residence in Lower Parel in Mumbai at 11 am on Monday.

Speaking to the media, he said, “My mother passed away today. People can pay their last respects to her at 11:00 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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Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Mouni Roy used social media to share a fond memory with the late legendary singer Asha Bhosle.

The clip dropped by the 'Brahmastra' actress on her official Instagram handle showed Asha Bhosle singing her melodious Bengali track "Jete Dao Amay Dekona".

Towards the end of the video, Asha Bhosle also expressed her admiration for Mouni in Bengali. The 'Naagin' actress also reciprocated the love, again in Bengali.

In the caption, Mouni revealed that she has grown up listening to and dancing to the songs of Asha Bhosle.

She shared that losing Asha ji feels like losing an integral piece of her childhood.

"There are some voices that just don’t belong to music, they belong to our lives. I grew up dancing to your songs, singing em. Today feels like loosing a piece of our childhood, a rhythm that quietly lived in the background of so many memories. (sic)"

"May your soul rest in melodies that are eternal..May you live on in love & light forever ..," her tribute read.

Several bigwigs from the entertainment industry, including Akshay Kumar, Hema Malini, Kajol, Raveena Tandon, and others also mourned the loss of the legend on social media.

Asha Bhosle was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday, and she breathed her last on Sunday at 92.

Ashish Shelar, the Culture Minister of Maharashtra, made the unfortunate announcement outside the hospital.

The last rites of the singer will take place at Shivaji Park on Monday at 4:00 pm.

After making her playback debut with the 1943 Marathi drama ‘Majha Bal’, Asha Bhosle went on to croon some memorable hits in Bollywood, such as ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko’, ‘Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani’, ‘Kya Ghazab Karte Ho Ji’, ‘O Haseena Zulfonwale Jane Jahan’, and ‘Ye Ladka Hay Allah Kaisa Hai Diwana’.

She is credited with singing almost 12,000 songs in around 20 languages.

Asha Bhosle has collaborated with acclaimed singers such as Shankar-Jaikishan, RD Burman, OP Nayyar, Ilaiyaraaja, Bappi Lahiri, and AR Rahman during her tenure.

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Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actor-director Rajat Kapoor, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming streaming film ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’, has spoken up how his friendship with actor Ranvir Shorey and Vinay Pathak reflects in their work when they collaborate.

The actors, who go a long way back, have been friends for over 30 years, and have collaborated frequently. However, the three of them came together for the first time in 18 years after ‘Mithya’.

The three actors spoke with IANS during the promotions of ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’ in the Juhu area of Mumbai. Rajat shared that their friendship allows each of them to push their creative boundaries.

He told IANS, “It does not matter what film we make together or what play we do together, whether it is a dark comedy or thriller, the fact that there is immense love and trust as friends and as collaborators amongst all of us, that is very important”.

He further mentioned, “I think that helps us to push the boundaries a little more every time. I can ask them for more and they trust me enough to give more of themselves and really and they push themselves to the limits to get the perfect shot or to capture the perfect moment on camera. So, I think that really helps in any kind of new creation. And I think that comes out of this privilege of having trusted friends over a period of time”.

Their friendship dates back to their early years in theatre and independent cinema. All three were associated with Mumbai’s English theatre circuit and later became key collaborators in India’s alternative film movement of the 2000s.

Their professional collaborations have been built on mutual trust, similar acting sensibilities, and a preference for unconventional scripts. Rajat Kapoor has directed both of them in multiple projects. Their friendship reflects a shared journey through theatre, indie filmmaking, and mainstream recognition.

'Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa' is available to stream on Hindi ZEE5.

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Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The music fraternity is mourning the loss of the legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai on Sunday.

Following her demise, members of the music industry took to social media, and expressed their grief.

The Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman took to his Instagram, and shared a throwback picture with the late singer. He wrote in the caption, “She lives forever with her voice and aura ..What an artist @asha.bhosle (sic)”.

Rahman has worked with the late singer on many songs including ‘Rangeela Re’, ‘Tanha Tanha’ and ‘Radha Kaise Na Jale’.

Music composer Vishal Dadlani took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and shared a collage of pictures of the late singer. It features a timeline of her pictures from childhood. He wrote, “Without a doubt, one of the very greatest of all time. In Memoriam #Asha Bhosle Ji. The last of the four titans, the pillars of classic Indian film music”.

Playback singer Jubin Nautiyal took to his Instagram, and shared a monochromatic throwback picture of the late singer. He penned a long note in the caption, as he wrote, “The voice that once turned silence into soul, has now become silence itself. With the passing of Asha Bhosle, the world hasn’t just lost a singer, it has lost an era, a feeling, a heartbeat that lived inside millions of songs. Her voice wasn’t just heard, it was felt, in heartbreak, in love, in longing, in celebration. Generations didn’t just grow up listening to her, they grew up feeling through her. Today, the melodies feel heavier. The silence feels louder. But legends like her don’t leave, they echo. In every note, in every memory, in every heart that ever found comfort in her songs. Rest in eternal music. Prayers to Family. Har Har Mahadev”.

Music composer Salim Merchant wrote, “An era doesn’t end, it echoes forever. Thank you, Asha ji , for giving soul to every note you touched”.

Music composer Leslee Lewis said in a statement, “Asha ji was not just a voice. She was fire. She was mischief. She was longing. She was everything a song could ever hope to become. And the scary part… she made it all look effortless. There will never be another like her. She could walk into any genre, any mood, any era, and own it within seconds. Not adapt, own. For people like me who grew up listening to her, she wasn’t distant. She was everywhere. In our homes. In our headphones”.

“In our heartbreaks. In our happiest moments. You didn’t ‘play’ an Asha Bhosle song… you lived inside it. As a composer, I’ve always believed that a song finds its destiny through the voice that carries it. With Asha ji, songs didn’t just reach somewhere, they exploded into memory. A sound that defined generations. A presence that made music feel alive. But even in this pain, there is gratitude. That we existed at the same time. That we got to hear her. Learn from her. Be shaped by her. Asha ji hasn’t left. She has just become part of everything we will ever create”, he added.

Music composer Shekhar Ravjiani wrote on social media, “The news of Asha ji’s passing away has just stopped time for me right now. She has always been synonymous with music for me…she has lived in my heart since I can remember. Not a day goes by that I don’t hear her voice. It was my privilege to have met her a few times. Memories of conversations and sweet laughter. Om Shanti”.

Mahesh Kale said in a statement, “Asha tai has always been one such person for me. Of course, she has lived a glorious life of 92 years, but accepting this truth in itself feels like a task for me right now. The personal connection I share is that I address her as ‘Atya’, as she is my Guruji’s sister. I’ve seen her visit his home in the 90s to tie a Rakhi to him, and later, we crossed paths again when she appeared as a guest judge on a reality show that I was judging”.

“The hallmark of a true legend or a great person is their ability to put you at such disarming ease that you begin to forget who they really are. Asha tai had that rare quality. She even invited me over, saying, ‘If you like to eat, I love to cook... I will cook for you’. She would say, ‘If you come to Dubai, visit my restaurant’. She also mentioned that she would love to hear me sing someday. And as I was leaving, she said, ‘Come home, I’ll cook for you, I’ll feed you... and then you can sing for me’”, he added.

Asha Bhosle was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday. Ashish Shelar, the Culture Minister of Maharashtra made the announcement outside the hospital. Her last rites will be held at Shivaji Park on Monday at 4:00 pm.

The singer was conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award back in 2000, followed by a Padma Vibhushan in 2008.

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Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Several top celebrities from the Indian film industry including south stars Jr NTR, Mohan Babu and Vikram Prabhu and Oscar winner Resul Pookutty on Sunday paid glowing tributes to one of the country's finest singers Asha Bhonsle, who passed away at the age of 93 on Sunday in Mumbai.

The news of her demise plunged the film industry in gloom with several top stars and celebrities expressing their condolences.

Telugu star Jr NTR, who was among the first to express his condolences, took to his X timeline to pen his tribute. He wrote, "Deeply saddened by the news of Asha Bhosle ji’s passing. Her magical voice was the heartbeat of Indian cinema for decades and touched millions of hearts. She leaves behind a legacy that will live on for generations and will always be remembered with respect and love. My deepest condolences to her family. Om Shanti."

Veteran Telugu film actor and producer Mohan Babu too took to his X timeline to pay his respects. He wrote, "With the passing of Asha Bhosle garu, an era quietly comes to a close. Her voice was not just music, it was emotion that lived with us, through every phase of life. Few artists have touched hearts across generations the way she did. She may be gone, but her voice will remain eternal. My deepest condolences to her family."

Mohan Babu's son, actor Vishnu Manchu, in his post, said, "We didn’t just listen to Asha Bhosle garu… we lived through her songs. An irreplaceable voice. An irreplaceable era.This one hurts. Praying for strength to her family."

Tamil actor Vikram Prabhu, the grandson of legendary Tamil star Sivaji Ganesan, took to his X timeline to pen a heartfelt tribute to the singing legend, who would stay at Sivaji Ganesan's residence everytime she came to Chennai as she considered the iconic star her elder brother.

Vikram Prabhu, in his tribute to Asha Bhonsle, said, " A legend passes on #AshaBhosle ji (heart breaking symbol). She was the sweetest person to talk to and always had sweet words of advice for us. She was family. Condolences to Anand Bhosle ji and the rest of the family members at this time. Her voice will keep resonating forever."

Oscar winning sound designer Resul Pookutty too penned a tribute to Asha Bhonsle. He wrote, "#AshaBhosle Every syllable was a note of memory and every phrase was a doorway to emotion. This day is not the end of an era but a reminder that it will live on. #RIPAshaBhosle thaai. It is difficult to process this loss!"

The legendary playback singer’s son Anand Bhosle has shared that those who wished to pay their last respects to the icon could do so at her residence in Lower Parel in Mumbai at 11 am.

Speaking to the media, he said, “My mother passed away today. People can pay their last respects to her at 11:00 am tomorrow at Casa Grande, Lower Parel, where she lived. Her last rites will be performed at 4 pm tomorrow at Shivaji Park”.

Her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar, who was a Bharat Ratna awardee was also cremated at the Shivaji Park in 2022.

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Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Legendary singer Asha Bhosle has left a huge void in the industry after her passing away at the age of 92 on Sunday.

The veteran actress said that she had an intense emotional connection with the singer, who was also the voice behind many of her songs.

Hema further stated that she enjoyed a great rapport with both Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar.

Pouring her heart out, the 'Sholay' actress compiled an emotional post saying, "Asha Tai no more! I just can’t believe how some one so full of life, she who lent so much vivacity and character to her songs has left us grieving (folded hands emoji) It is especially hard for me as I have an emotional connect with Asha ji - she has made many of my songs so popular with her unique voice and style. I had a very special relationship with both Lata ji and Asha ji who have contributed in no small measure to my rise in the film industry (sic)."

Hema also termed Asha Bhosle's demise as an irreplaceable loss to the entire country. "It is a huge loss for Maharashtra and for the whole of India that can never be compensated or replaced ever!," the post concluded.

One of the most celebrated singers of her time, Asha Bhosle, sang her first song as a playback for the 1943 Marathi drama ‘Majha Bal’.

Expanding her horizon, she later shifted her focus towards Hindi film music, giving the music lovers some gems such as ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko’, ‘Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani’, ‘Kya Ghazab Karte Ho Ji’, ‘O Haseena Zulfonwale Jane Jahan’, and ‘Ye Ladka Hay Allah Kaisa Hai Diwana’, to name just a few.

Known to have sung in multiple languages, Asha Bhosle worked with several prominent music composers including Shankar-Jaikishan, Sachin Dev Burman, RD Burman, OP Nayyar, Ilaiyaraaja, Bappi Lahiri, and AR Rahman.

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