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An artist of extraordinary range and emotional colour, Asha Bhosle breathed her last at 92. She died in Mumbai on Sunday (April 12, 2026), after a brief
hospitalisation. She is survived by her son, Anand, and a fan base spread over three generations. Forever young, Asha’s voice helped define a major cultural shift in post-Independence India, the rise of a more confident, worldly, and self-aware portrayal of women in Indian cinema. Singer's funeral will be held today ahead of final respects paid at Asha Tai’s residence, Casa Grande, in Lower Parel. Her last rites will take place at 4 PM at Shivaji Park and many Bollywood celebrities, sports personalities and politicians have reached for antim darshan.
Asha Bhosle Laid To Rest: Celebs Pay Last Respects
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, along with his wife Anjali Tendulkar, visited Asha Bhosle’s residence in Mumbai to pay their final respects.They shared a warm bond, as the legendary singer was last seen attending their son Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding in the city.
Actor Riteish Deshmukh also arrived to pay respects his last respects to the legendary singer. He was seen getting emotional during the antim darshan.
Actor Tabu got emotional as she arrives to pay tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle at her residence in Grande, Lower Parel. She hugs and consoles Zanai Bhosle, granddaughter of Asha Bhosle.
Music maestro AR Rahman arrived at the residence of legendary singer Asha Bhosle in Mumbai to pay his last respects. Asha Bhosle passed away in Mumbai on Sunday at the age of 92, marking the end of an era in Indian music.
Veteran actor Asha Parekh pay final respects to legendary singer Asha Bhosle at her Mumbai residence. The duo created some of Bollywood's most iconic hits in the 1960s and 70s, including O Mere Sona Re Sona, Parde Mein Rehne Do, Sayonara Sayonara among others.
RIP Asha 'Tai'
Asha Tai had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday evening following extreme exhaustion and a chest infection. The veteran singer's granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle, had earlier confirmed her hospitalisation through a social media statement, requesting privacy for the family. "My grandmother, Asha Bhosle, due to extreme exhaustion and suffering a chest infection, has been admitted to hospital... Treatment is ongoing, and hopefully everything will be well," she had said.
Known for her incredible range and versatility, Asha Bhosle gave Indian cinema countless evergreen songs across many decades. Some of her most loved tracks include Dil Cheez Kya Hai, Piya Tu Ab To Aaja, Mera Kuchh Saaman, and Chura Liya Hai Tumne.
