Asha Bhosle Death: The Legendary Singer collaborated with Brett Lee for ICC Tournament, Was Close to Sachin Tendulkar

The legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday (April 12, 2026), at the age of 92 in Mumbai.

She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on April 11 due to exhaustion and a pulmonary chest infection, and succumbed to multiple organ failure the following day. Her death marks the end of an extraordinary era in Indian music that spanned over eight decades.

Born Asha Mangeshkar on September 8, 1933, in Sangli, Maharashtra, into a musical family, Asha ji carved her own identity beyond the towering shadow of her elder sister Lata Mangeshkar. She recorded more than 12,000 songs in over 20 languages, bringing versatility, energy, and sensuality to Bollywood soundtracks.

From cabaret numbers like "Piya Tu Ab To Aaja" to experimental tracks

and ghazals, her voice defined generations of cinema and popular culture.

Asha Bhosle and her Connection with Cricket

Beyond films, Asha Bhosle maintained a warm and personal connection with the world of cricket, a sport she followed passionately like many in her family. One of the most memorable crossovers came in 2006 during the ICC Champions Trophy in India.

Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, an admirer of Bollywood, wrote the song "You're the One for Me" (Haan Main Tumhara Hoon). He recorded it as a duet with Asha Bhosle for his album Asha and Friends. In the fun, bilingual track, Asha playfully taught Lee Hindi phrases while he expressed his feelings in a mix of English and broken Hindi. The song became a light-hearted hit, bridging cricket and music in a delightful way and showcasing Asha's willingness to experiment even late in her career.

Asha was known to be friends with several Indian cricketing greats, including Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar. She was often spotted at major matches, including high-profile events like the 2023 ODI World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium, where she sat among dignitaries.

Her love for the game extended into her family as well. In recent years, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle developed a close, affectionate bond with Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj - often described as a "chosen family" or brother-sister relationship, complete with Rakhi celebrations. This connection brought the Bhosle family even closer to the modern cricketing fraternity.

Asha Bhosle's life was a celebration of melody, resilience, and joy. Her passing leaves a profound void in Indian arts and culture. Cricket lovers, like music fans, will remember her not just for her timeless songs but also for her support for the Indian team and her affection to the game of cricket.