Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, known for her versatile voice in Bollywood, died on April 12, 2026, at age 92 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. She was admitted on April 11 due to exhaustion, chest infection, cardiac arrest, and later multi-organ failure.
Career Highlights
Asha Bhosle recorded around 12,000 songs over eight decades in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and other languages. Her style included cabaret and Western melodies, distinguishing her from sister Lata Mangeshkar, and she voiced icons from Madhubala to Karisma Kapoor.
Final Arrangements
Her son Anand Bhosle confirmed the news, with public viewing at her residence from 11 AM to 3 PM and last rites at 4 PM at Shivaji Park. Granddaughter Zanai Bhosle had shared her hospitalization earlier.
Tributes Pour In
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned her as one of India’s most iconic voices, noting her cultural impact. Celebrities and fans called it the end of an era in Indian music. Maharashtra’s Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar also announced the loss.
