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‘I shall attain moksha, become a sound’: Asha Bhosle’s last song, released weeks before death, was about final journey

‘I shall attain moksha, become a sound’: Asha Bhosle’s last song, released weeks before death, was about final journey

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It is only fitting that, in a career marked by versatility, Asha Bhosle‘s last act before the mic was a collaboration with a British group on an experimental India-inspired track. Just weeks before her death, Asha’s voice was heard for the last time in a new song as British group Gorillaz released their India-inspired album The Mountain (Parvat). On it is The Shadowy Light, the track that features the legendary singer in her final bow. Asha Bhosle was last featured in The Shadowy Light on Gorillaz’s album Parvat. About The Shadowy Light, Asha Bhosle’s last song The song brings together a unique ensemble, including Gruff Rhys, flautist Ajay Prasanna and sarod maestros Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, blending Indian classical elements with experimental British alt-pop. The Mountain, the ninth studio album by Gorillaz, stands out for its deep engagement with Indian music and artists. Recorded in India, the album also features collaborations with sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar and vocalist Asha Puthli, reflecting a rich confluence of cultures and sounds. At the time of the song’s …

Shah Rukh Khan says he’ll miss Asha Bhosle, calls her voice pillar of Indian cinema: ‘She always showered me with love’

Shah Rukh Khan says he’ll miss Asha Bhosle, calls her voice pillar of Indian cinema: ‘She always showered me with love’

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Iconic singer Asha Bhosle died at the age of 92 on Sunday, April 12. The singer had been battling health complications for a while now. She was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital on Saturday after she experienced cardiac and respiratory issues. After the news of her death surfaced, several celebrities took to social media to express their condolences and pay tribute to the singer. Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who lovingly called the singer ‘Asha tai’ has now penned a heartfelt tribute for her. (Also read: Asha Bhosle death news live updates: Legendary singer dies at 92 after brief illness, Bollywood says ‘irreparable loss’) Shah Rukh Khan shared a picture with Asha Bhosle and penned a note on her passing. What Shah Rukh wrote about Asha Bhosle Shah Rukh shared a sweet picture with the singer and posted a note on his X account. He wrote, “It’s truly sad to learn about Asha Tai’s passing… her voice has been one of the pillars of Indian cinema and will continue to resonate world over for centuries …

Inside the Haunting Melodies That Defined her 80-Year Legacy

Inside the Haunting Melodies That Defined her 80-Year Legacy

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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 death: Hema Malini pens heartfelt tribute, Karan Johar says her music will ‘live on forever’

Asha Bhosle death: Hema Malini pens heartfelt tribute, Karan Johar says her music will ‘live on forever’

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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle has died at the age of 92. She was admitted to the ICU of Breach Candy hospital on Saturday after she had cardiac and respiratory issues. Bhosle (92) has not been keeping well since the last few months. On Sunday morning, her son Anand Bhosle confirmed her demise. Several celebrities took to their social media accounts to pay heartfelt tribute to the singer. (Also read: Asha Bhosle death news live updates: Legendary singer dies at 92 after brief illness, PM Modi pays tribute) Asha Bhosle has died at the age of 92. Hema Malini says she had an emotional connect with Asha ji Taking to her X account, Hema Malini wrote, “Asha Tai no more! I just can’t believe how some one so full of life, she who lent so much vivacity and character to her songs has left us grieving (folded hands emoticon) It is especially hard for me as I have an emotional connect with Asha ji – she has made many of my songs so popular with her …

Asha Bhosle’s ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ was first offered to Lata Mangeshkar; was banned on Doordarshan, All India Radio | Bollywood News

Asha Bhosle’s ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ was first offered to Lata Mangeshkar; was banned on Doordarshan, All India Radio | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 12, 2026 03:00 PM IST Veteran singer Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday, April 12, at the age of 92 at Mumbai Breach Candy Hospital. She sang over 12,000 songs in almost a dozen languages in a career spanning over eight decades, and some of her classics that came out back in the day continue to get the same kind of love from the fans. One of those songs is from the 1971 film Hare Rama Hare Krishna, “Dum Maaro Dum”. The song was filmed on a chillum-smoking character, played by Zeenat Aman, and was filmed against the background of the increasing “hippie culture” as it suggested that the increased usage of drugs was ruining an entire generation. But when the song was filmed and recorded, it seemed to glamourise everything that the film was trying to villainise. The song became an anthem for the youth. Despite the popularity, the song received a lot of criticism at the time and was briefly banned by All India Radio and Doordarshan as …

I am film industry’s last Mughal’: How Asha Bhosle defied norms to cap off her 80-year journey as an artiste | Bollywood News

I am film industry’s last Mughal’: How Asha Bhosle defied norms to cap off her 80-year journey as an artiste | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 12, 2026 10:56 PM IST When music icon Asha Bhosle turned 90, she had a grand celebration, with a Broadway-style live show at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena where she not only performed her popular songs but also shook a leg. “I like doing extraordinary things. Music has been my life. It has given me so much. I decided to do a spectacular concert on my 90th birthday. I doubt if anyone in the world has achieved this feat,” said the legend, who remained defiant of age and expectation, in an exclusive interview to The Indian Express in 2023. While announcing this special show at a press meet, the incomparable singer had said: “Main iss film industry ki aakhri Mughal hoon (I am the last Mughal of the film industry)” – a reference to both her longevity and her creative association with generations of musicians and filmmakers. “I was around 10 when I started my singing career in 1943. Over the decades, I have worked with the industry’s best and come to know …

How Asha Bhosle forced herself to evolve out of sister Lata Mangeshkar’s shadow, spoke about their ‘quiet’ competition | Bollywood News

How Asha Bhosle forced herself to evolve out of sister Lata Mangeshkar’s shadow, spoke about their ‘quiet’ competition | Bollywood News

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Asha Bhosle, one of Indian cinema’s most versatile and beloved singers, died in Mumbai on Sunday at the age of 92. Her family confirmed that she breathed her last at Breach Candy Hospital, bringing to a close a career that spanned over seven decades. For millions, Asha Bhosle was more than a singer, she was a voice that grew with them, shifting effortlessly across moods, genres, and generations. Alongside her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar, she helped define the golden era of Indian cinema with their voices. Yet, there was a time when a young Asha feared she would always remain in her elder sister’s shadow. In an interview with India Today, she recalled how a production man once mistook Lata’s voice for hers. “I come from a family of musicians. Right from my father to my sister, they were all singers. My voice was very much similar to didi (Lata Mangeshkar). Initially when I sang, my voice would come out the same as didi. Once a man called me. During those days, music records would …

‘I’d have to change my singing style’: Asha Bhosle adopted a more Western singing style to avoid competing with sister Lata Mangeshkar | Bollywood News

‘I’d have to change my singing style’: Asha Bhosle adopted a more Western singing style to avoid competing with sister Lata Mangeshkar | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 12, 2026 02:19 PM IST On Sunday afternoon, fans of Indian music, and admirers of Asha Bhosle received deeply saddening news. The legendary singer passed away in Mumbai at the age of 92, marking the end of an era that shaped the sound of Indian cinema for decades. Her contribution to music across languages and film industries remains unparalleled. From the 1940s onward, she continually adapted to changing musical styles, building a body of work that spanned generations. She had once admitted that her drive to constantly reinvent herself was key to sustaining a career that lasted over 80 years. Also Read | Asha Bhosle dies at 92 LIVE Updates: Celebrities pay tribute; singer’s funeral to be held on Monday ‘I’d have to change my singing style’ “In our childhood, us sisters had the same thin voice,” said the singer once, recalling her early years alongside her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar. “After singing a couple of songs, I realized I’d have to change my singing style because Didi is already there, …

Asha Bhosle dies at 92; A look at melody queen’s iconic songs through decades that changed Indian music forever

Asha Bhosle dies at 92; A look at melody queen’s iconic songs through decades that changed Indian music forever

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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle died at the age of 92 on April 12. Her death marks the end of an era and has come as a big shock to the music industry as well. She didn’t just sing songs; she breathed life into every genre she touched. While her sister Lata Mangeshkar was often seen as the “ethereal” voice, Asha was the rebel, the experimenter, and the ultimate performer. Here’s a look at some of her best and iconic songs that shaped the Indian music industry. (Also Read: Asha Bhosle death news live updates: Legendary singer dies at 92 after brief illness, last rites on Monday) Asha Bhosle died at the age of 92. Asha Bhosle’s best songs Asha was just nine years old when she began her singing career in 1943. By that time, her sister Lata Mangeshkar had already established herself in the industry, and Asha had to live with being called Lata Mangeshkar’s sister. However, she made her path in the industry on her own. In a career spanning over eight decades, …

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

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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 …