Asha Bhosle's Last Instagram Post Is A Poetic Reflection On Life, Music And Moksha

Iconic singer Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday, April 12, in Mumbai. On April 11, she was rushed to the hospital due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection, as confirmed by her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle. The unfortunate news was confirmed by Maharashtra’s Minister of Cultural Affairs, Ashish Shelar, earlier today. The celebrated singer’s mortal remains will be kept at her residence tomorrow (April 13) from 11 am to 3 pm for the public to pay their respects, followed by her last rites at Shivaji Park at 4 pm. As the nation grapples with the shock of her demise, her final Instagram post stands as a moving reflection of her life journey, spirituality, and deep bond with music.

A look at Asha Bhosle’s last Instagram post

Asha Bhosle was one of the most beloved singers globally, with

countless hit songs that transcended generations and genres, leaving a mark on the world of music. Her last Instagram post, a collaboration with the band Gorillaz, showcased her love for the art. The post was shared on March 18, in which she reflected on The Shadowy Light as a deeply personal and spiritual metaphor for her life’s journey. Drawing from her experience in Varanasi and the Ganges, she likened her life to crossing a river, guided by music, which she described as her boatman.

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She wrote, “The song ‘The Shadowy Light’ holds deep meaning for me. Visiting Varanasi and travelling along the most sacred river Ganges, observing closely what I saw, I understood the meaning of life, who I was and what I was supposed to do on earth.
On ‘The Shadowy Light’, my crossing this deep river signifies my life’s journey… my birth, my relationships, my dedication to music, my achievements and my duties as a daughter, mother, sister, wife and a Hindu Indian. The boatman is my music, my guide across this river of life and when I get to the other side, my journey shall be complete.”

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She further added, “I shall attain moksha (ultimate freedom) wherein I shall become one of the thousands of sounds floating all around us. If you put some of them together, they form a beautiful tune. Therefore, I shall become one of those sounds, which shall eventually become a musical note in a beautiful song which shall be heard by several generations for thousands of years. This freedom to become one with nature is what awaits me on the other side of the river.” – Asha Bhosle.”

On April 12, soon after the news of her demise broke, fans started commenting on her last post. One fan wrote, “you will be missed.” Another fan wrote, “Timeless and soulful, your voice will forever echo in our hearts. Om Shanti.” One of the comments also read, “Gaankokila… a voice the world will never forget…In every note, you still live on RIP Asha Jii.”

Recently, Asha Bhosle even wished her fans a blessed Ramadan. Her note read, “As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Asha Bhosle and team wishes you and your loved ones a blessed and joyous Ramadan Kareem. May this sacred month bring peace to your heart, reflection to your spirit, and warmth to your home. We warmly welcome you to Asha’s to break your Iftar with us and experience a specially curated Ramadan feast in an atmosphere of elegance and comfort.”