Asha Bhosle's Mortal Remains Reach Mumbai Residence; Security Beefs Up

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Indian music industry lost its matriarch, Asha Bhosle. On Saturday, she was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital after complaining of extreme exhaustion and a severe chest infection. Hours later, on Sunday afternoon, Dr Pratit Samdani and the singer’s son, Anand Bhosle, announced the shocking news of her demise. After completing the formalities at the hospital, the Padma Vibhushan recipient’s mortal remains were taken to her residence. Bhosle’s family members were present there, preparing for the last rites that are happening tomorrow, April 13. Asha was 92 years old.

Asha Bhosle's mortal remains reach home

Bhosle’s mortal remains were brought to Casa Grande in Lower Parel. The final rites will take place at her residence tomorrow. Her son, Anand, confirmed that family members and other relatives and friends will be allowed to pay their final tributes from 11 am to 3 pm. Following that, the funeral will be held at 4 pm at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park crematorium. Asha's elder sister Lata Mangeshkar was also cremated there.

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Asha Bhosle funeral

Maharashtra State Cabinet Minister Ashish Shelar told ANI earlier today that Bhosle will receive full state honours at the funeral. This is because she was the recipient of one of India’s prestigious and highly-ranked awards, Padma Vibhushan. It will include a national flag-draped casket and gun salutes. The arrangements for the funeral are made by the state government for people holding such awards and honours.

Last appearance, pictures and song

Due to age and other reasons, Asha had limited her outings. Her last public appearance was at Sachin Tendulkar and Anjali Tendulkar’s son Arjun’s wedding with Saaniya Chandhok. She posed for the paparazzi and greeted them with a sweet smile and a namaste. Her last pictures on social media were on Tabu’s Instagram. The Bhooth Bangla actress visited the veteran singer on April 7. Her caption read, “Tell me of your most memorable days..Tell me of the moments you will never forget. Tell me what moves you the most..Tell me of your most prized possessions. It was my birthday in November and there it was, through my door..this beauty ..this guitar..Ashaji’s gift to me. Words could never hold the gratitude I feel..I love and admire you more than I can say, Ashaji..Through your songs we felt love and longing..pain and passion.. I will hold on to this for life and Someday soon I hope I can play your songs to you on this.”Asha’s last song was The Shadowy Light, a collaborative track with the British virtual band Gorillaz for their album The Mountain.