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Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle's younger sister Usha Mangeshkar, fondly remembered her elder siblings who have passed away. 90-year-old Usha, one of the five children of music icon Deenanath Mangeshkar, and his youngest daughter, is a singer herself. She is known for her devotional songs in the movie Jai Santoshi Maa (1975). During the 18th Newsmakers Awards 2026 in Mumbai on May 1, Usha reflected on Lata and Asha's musical legacy and expressed her personal grief at the demise of the latter recently. While Lata Mangeshkar died at the age of 92 in 2022, Asha Bhosle died at the same age on April 12, 2026.
Usha Mangeshkar remembers sisters Lata, Asha
At the event, Usha Mangeshkar was asked about her emotions about the vacuum in her family. She said, "In the last 8 years, I lost two of my elder sisters. I'm shocked, the whole nation is in shock about losing two of the greatest singers. India will never see such legends again."Addressing the media, the singer further shared that she feels lonely and sad, reminiscing about her shared childhood and lifelong bond with her elder sisters. "I have so many memories. We've grown up together, so there will obviously be memories. Sharing everything is impossible." She added, "You do feel lonely. So instead of staying at home, one needs to step out to feel light."
About Usha Mangeshkar's work
In a career spanning seven decades, Usha Mangeshkar has built a long and respected career in Indian music, especially in Hindi and Marathi cinema. While she may not have reached the same level of global fame as her sisters, she carved out her own identity with a distinctive voice and versatility.Usha has sung in multiple languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Bengali. One of her most famous songs remains Mungda from the film Inkaar (1977), which became hugely popular. She is also known for devotional songs, regional music, and stage performances.Despite working alongside or in the shadow of her famous siblings, Usha Mangeshkar carved her niche, becoming an important figure in Indian playback singing, contributing to hundreds of songs over several decades.
Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle's legacy
Meanwhile, her elder sister Lata Mangeshkar's contribution to the Indian music industry is unparalleled. In a career spanning eight decades, she gained several honorific titles such as the "Nightingale of India," "Queen of Melody," and "Voice of the Millennium." Asha Bhosle, on the other hand, is known for her versatility, often being described as one of the greatest and most influential singers in Hindi cinema.
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