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Asha Bhosle’s grandson Chin2 Bhosle says singer died in her sleep: ‘She went on her terms’ | Music News

Asha Bhosle’s grandson Chin2 Bhosle says singer died in her sleep: ‘She went on her terms’ | Music News

4 min readMumbaiApr 23, 2026 05:20 PM IST Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, 92, died on April 12 follwing multiple organ failure. She breathed her last at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. Bhosle is survived by her son Anand Bhosle and grandchildren Zanai Bhosle and Chin2 Bhosle. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, her grandson Chin2 Bhosle recalled her final moments and spoke about how the family is coping with the loss. Chin2 Bhosle on Asha Bhosle’s last moments Recalling his last conversation with Asha Bhosle, Chin2 Bhosle said it took place three to four days before her death. It was a regular evening, during which they discussed the Iran-US-Israel war and ate mangoes. Speaking about her final days, Chin2 said, “She went to watch a three-hour-long Marathi play a day before. She went on stage, and scolded the people there to keep the art alive. That’s how she was right till the end.” He further added, “She went in the most beautiful way possible, in her sleep, no pain, she was serene. In fact, …

‘I pray to have you back’: Zanai Bhosle shares rare video of Asha Bhosle after final rites | Bollywood News

‘I pray to have you back’: Zanai Bhosle shares rare video of Asha Bhosle after final rites | Bollywood News

4 min readMumbaiApr 16, 2026 03:49 PM IST Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away on April 12 at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital due to multi organ failure. The 92-year-old singer’s last rites were conducted on April 13 at Shivaji Park. While her demise sent shockwaves through the industry, her family has also been trying to cope with the huge loss. Asha Bhosle’s granddaughter Zanai Bhosle shared an emotional post on social media, a day after her funeral. On Thursday, Zanai shared another video, in which she is seen celebrating her grandmother’s birthday. Zanai Bhosle remembers grandmother Asha Bhosle Sharing a throwback video from her childhood, in which Zanai Bhosle is seen cutting Asha Bhosle’s birthday cake, Zanai wrote, “I pray to have you back as my blood once again. It’s a soul connection forever.” On Monday, Zanai was seen breaking down at several points during her grandmother’s funeral. That night, she wrote on her Instagram stories, “So overwhelmed with emotions, I’ll write something when I can, but I have to say that there were so …

Asha Bhosle accorded full state honours: Emotional Sachin Tendulkar bids her a final goodbye, Tabu consoles singer’s granddaughter | Bollywood News

Asha Bhosle accorded full state honours: Emotional Sachin Tendulkar bids her a final goodbye, Tabu consoles singer’s granddaughter | Bollywood News

5 min readMumbaiApr 13, 2026 02:08 PM IST Asha Bhosle funeral: Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday after suffering multiple-organ failure. The 92-year-old singer was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday evening due to a chest infection. The last rites will take place with full state honours at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on Monday afternoon even as celebs and politicians paid their last respects at an ‘antim darshan’ at the singer’s Lower Parel residence. Among those who visited Asha’s residence included Tabu, Sachin Tendulkar, Riteish Deshmukh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and politician Uddhav Thackeray. Tabu, who recently shared a post for the legendary singer and recalled how Asha gifted her a guitar only sometime back, was seen consoling the singer’s granddaughter Zanai Bhosle. Also Read: Asha Bhosle Funeral Live Updates Tabu pays last respects to Asha Bhosle (Photo: Varinder Cahwla) Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali also arrived to pay their last respects, other than Riteish Deshmukh and singer AR Rahman. Veteran actress Madhu Raja was also seen paying her final respect …

From coy to sensuous to peppy: A journey through songs that reflect the many moods Asha Bhosle explored | Bollywood News

From coy to sensuous to peppy: A journey through songs that reflect the many moods Asha Bhosle explored | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiApr 13, 2026 06:39 AM IST Maang ke saath tumhara (Naya Daur, 1957): The quintessential ghoda-gaadi songs (where the beat mimics a horse’s stride) by OP Nayyar finally had Asha Bhosle crooning for the lead actor and with a melodious yet fast-paced number. It catapulted her to stardom. Aayiye meherbaan (Howrah Bridge, 1958): This sensuous nightclub invitation, composed by Nayyar and picturised on Madhubala had Bhosle’s velvety voice glide effortlessly, turning it into a timeless classic. Jaayiye aap kahaan jayenge (Mere Sanam, 1965): The feather-light Nayyar ditty, which traverses various scales, is beautifully anchored by Bhosle. Asha Bhosle with Mohammad Rafi and music director OP Nayyar. (Express Archive) Piya tu ab toh aaja (Caravan, 1971): Pulsating with bold, sensual energy, the song, which also made it to Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, rests on breathy vocals and dramatic singing. Picturised on Helen, it remains one of Bhosle’s finest cabaret moments. Chura liya hai tumne (Yaadon Ki Baraat, 1973): The clinking of the bottles followed by the twinkling guitars in the RD Burman composition have …

‘Abhi na jao chhor kar…’: Tributes pour in for Asha tai — the queen of versatility, depth | Bollywood News

‘Abhi na jao chhor kar…’: Tributes pour in for Asha tai — the queen of versatility, depth | Bollywood News

Tributes poured in from across the country on Sunday for icon Asha Bhosle, who dazzled countless listeners and admirers with her astonishing versatility and capacity to evolve and conquer genres. President Droupadi Murmu said Asha Bhosle’s demise has created a huge void in the world of music. “Her legendary career as an iconic singer has defined an era of music in India,” the President said, adding that she has fond memories of having interacted with Bhosle. “She led her life on her own terms as an artist and as an individual. With her melodious and timeless voice, she enriched Indian music for decades,” Murmu said. “Her music will live forever. Her demise is an irreparable loss to music lovers. I convey my heartfelt condolences to her family and countless admirers.” Singer Asha Bhosle lighting the lamp, to inaugurate a program dedicated to her father and legendry singer Deenanath Mangeshkar. (Express archive) In a post on X, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said, “Asha ji’s versatile voice allowed her to effortlessly transition across genres, mastering soulful …

Inside the Haunting Melodies That Defined her 80-Year Legacy

Inside the Haunting Melodies That Defined her 80-Year Legacy

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle died at 92 on Sunday in Mumbai. She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on April 11, due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection. She delivered over 12,000 songs, across genres, languages and industries  – including several iconic tracks like Aaja Aaja, O Haseena Zulfon Wali in Teesri Manzil (1966), Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaja (Caravan, 1971), Yeh Mera Dil (Don, 1978), and many others. The unfortunate news was confirmed by Asha Bhosle’s son, Anand Bhosle. “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,” he told the reporters standing outside the hospital. During an interview with HT Brunch in 2014, Asha Bhosle listed her Top 10 favourite songs: 1. Yeh kya jageh hai doston and In aankhon ki masti ke (Umrao Jaan, 1981) Music: Khayyam | Lyrics: Shahryar Umrao Jaan brought Asha one of her two National Film Awards and remains a favourite of the …

Asha Bhosle, whose range redefined Bollywood playback singing, dies at 92 | Bollywood News

Asha Bhosle, whose range redefined Bollywood playback singing, dies at 92 | Bollywood News

5 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 12, 2026 01:59 PM IST From the sultry allure of a cabaret to a flirtatious number to the delicacy of a classical ghazal, with none of them ever out of place and absorbed into her voice with effortless conviction, noted playback singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai today, leaves behind a body of work that perhaps cannot be easily categorised. She was 92. Her son Anand Bhosle confirmed the singer’s demise to reporters outside the hospital. Also Read – Asha Bhosle dies at 92 LIVE Updates: Celebrities pay tribute; singer’s funeral to be held on Monday Asha Bhosle grew up in Kolhapur, where the Mangeshkar family moved from Pune after the family patriarch Dinanath Mangeshkar’s demise, so that the elder daughter, Lata, 13, could work in the robust Marathi film industry of the city. Bhosle, nine then, was fascinated by English films such as Gone with the Wind (1939), For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) and Fred Astaire films, besides the sultry voice of …

Asha Bhosle death news live updates: Legendary singer dies at 92 after brief illness, last rites on Monday

Asha Bhosle death news live updates: Legendary singer dies at 92 after brief illness, last rites on Monday

Updated on: Apr 12, 2026 1:53:14 PM IST Asha Bhosle death: The legendary singer died on Sunday at the age of 92. Asha Bhosle death live updates: Legendary singer Asha Bhosle is no more, her son Anand Bhosle confirmed on Sunday afternoon. The 92-year-old had been battling health complications for a while now. • Asha Bhosle was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital on Saturday after she experienced cardiac and respiratory issues • Her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle confirmed on social media on Saturday evening that the veteran singer was undergoing treatment for ‘extreme exhaustion and chest infection’ • Sources told HT on Saturday night that the singer was very critical and being monitored in the ICU • On Sunday morning, her son Anand Bhosle confirmed her demise. The singer was 92, the same age as her sister, the legendary Lata Mangeshkar, when she died • Her mortal remains will be kept for a final glimpse at her residence, Casa Grande, Lower Parel, from 11 am on Monday • Her family informed that Asha Bhosle’s last …

Asha Bhosle, India’s most versatile and prolific voice, dies at 92 | Bollywood News

Asha Bhosle, India’s most versatile and prolific voice, dies at 92 | Bollywood News

Veteran singer Asha Bhosle died on Sunday, April 12, in Mumbai. She was 92. Asha breathed her last at Breach Candy Hospital, where she had been admitted on Saturday, April 11, due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection. With a career spanning over seven decades, Asha Bhosle emerged as one of Indian cinema’s most versatile and prolific voices, recording more than 12,000 songs across languages including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali and Gujarati, alongside notable international collaborations. Effortlessly traversing genres — from classical and ghazals to cabaret and pop — she redefined playback singing with a bold, experimental edge. While her sister Lata Mangeshkar came to embody melody and restraint, Bhosle’s dynamic range, adaptability and global forays ensured a singular, enduring legacy in Indian and world music. ALSO READ | Asha Bhosle dies at 92: Singer’s funeral to be held on Monday Born in 1933 to Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar and Shevanti Mangeshkar in Sangli, Maharashtra, Asha was one of five siblings. Her oldest sister, Lata Mangeshkar, was one of the most popular Indian singers of all …