Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, widely regarded as one of the greatest voices in modern Indian music, passed away on Sunday at the age of 92.

She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday after suffering from cardiac and respiratory problems. According to sources, she had been unwell for the past few months and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Doctors admitted her to the ICU on Saturday night.

PM Narendra Modi Expresses Grief on Asha Bhosle's Death

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over her passing. He described her as one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever produced.

“Deeply saddened by the passing of Asha Bhosle Ji, one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known. Her extraordinary musical journey, spanning decades, enriched our cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world. Be it her soulful melodies or vibrant compositions, her voice carried timeless brilliance. I’ll always cherish the interactions I’ve had with her," wrote PM Modi.

“My condolences to her family, admirers and music lovers. She will continue to inspire generations, and her songs will forever echo in people’s lives,” he added further.

Asha Bhosle Family Confirms Death, Funeral Details Announced

Her son, Anand Bhosle, confirmed the news on Sunday afternoon and shared details about the last rites.

"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," Anand Bhosle told reporters.

Asha Bhosle Remarkable Musical Journey

Asha Bhosle built one of the most successful and long-lasting careers in Indian cinema. Her contribution to Hindi film music was matched only by her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar.

Born in 1933 into the famous Mangeshkar family, she started singing professionally at just nine years old. She recorded her first film song in 1943. By the 1950s, she had already established herself in Bollywood.

Over the next three decades, she became one of the most sought-after singers and worked with leading composers of her time.

Asha Bhosle, From Cabaret Songs to Ghazals

At the beginning of her career, she often sang cabaret and dance numbers. However, she later expanded her range and proved her versatility.

She delivered powerful performances in ghazals, especially in films like Umrao Jaan. Her ability to adapt to different styles made her one of the most respected voices in Indian music.

She won the Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer Award seven times. She also received two National Film Awards for songs like Dil Cheez Kya Hai and Mera Kuch Saamaan.

Asha Bhosle Views on Modern Music

In an interview in 2023, Asha Bhosle shared her thoughts on today’s music. She said, “Main sach bolu toh main aaj ke gaane sunti hi nahi hoon. If I have to listen to songs, I hear (late vocalist) Bhimsen Joshi’s songs, classical songs and ghazals as I get to learn and simultaneously, polish and practice my songs better through that. Because of this, my capability of singing gets better, and I improvise and sing better,” she says, adding, “I don’t really find songs with excellent lyrics today, but I listen to them occasionally and sometimes, I come across good songs by (singers) Rahat Fateh Ali (Khan), Sunidhi (Chauhan) so yes, I do find some of them good, but I rarely listen to music. If I have to, then I listen to the old songs."