Priyanka Chopra Mourns Asha Bhosle’s Death, Says It ‘Feels Like Losing A Piece Of Childhood’

Asha Bhosle passed away in Mumbai on April 12, at the age of 92. She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday, and succumbed to multi-organ failure at 12 noon on Sunday. The news of her demise has left the film and music industry in mourning. Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra took to her Instagram to pay an emotional tribute to the legendary singer. She wrote that her demise feels like losing a piece of childhood, and thanked her for being one of the ‘greatest gifts’ music has ever known.

Priyanka Chopra Pays Tribute To Asha Bhosle

On Sunday, Priyanka Chopra took to her Instagram to share a throwback photo with Asha Bhosle. She also shared a video of her singing ‘Dil Cheez Kya Hai’. Expressing her grief, the actress wrote, “There are some

losses that feel like losing a piece of your childhood, your memories, your home. Asha ji was that for so many of us. Her voice wasn’t just part of Indian music, it was part of the backdrop of our lives. It played through our homes growing up, through family celebrations, through heartbreaks, through joy, through the quiet and loud moments that became memories before we realized it.”

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Mourning Asha Bhosle’s demise, Priyanka further added, “For my generation and so many before and after, she wasn’t simply a legend we admired, she was a constant. A voice so eternal it felt like it would always be there. It is hard to put into words what it means to lose someone whose art helped shape the emotional landscape of an entire nation. Thank you, Asha ji, for giving us a lifetime of songs, of feeling, of beauty. For being one of the greatest gifts, music has ever known. Rest peacefully. Your voice will live where all true legends do, forever in our hearts.”

Bollywood Celebrities Mourn Asha Bhosle’s Death

A number of Bollywood celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Suniel Shetty, Anushka Sharma, Anupam Kher, Sunny Deol, and many others paid their tributes to Asha Bhosle. Taking to social media, Shah Rukh Khan expressed his grief and admiration for the iconic singer, writing, “It’s truly sad to learn about Asha Tai’s passing… her voice has been one of the pillars of Indian cinema and will continue to resonate world over for centuries to come. A talent that will outlive many, she always showered me with blessings and love and i will miss her. Rest in Peace Asha Tai… love you.”

Asha Bhosle’s funetal will be held on Monday. Her son Anand Bhosle told reporters, “She passed away today. Those who wish to pay their last respects can visit her residence tomorrow at 11 am. The last rites will be performed tomorrow at 4 pm at Shivaji Park.”