The renowned playback vocalist Asha Bhosle passed away in Mumbai on Sunday at the age of 92. The singer was hospitalized in Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday.

Outside the hospital, Maharashtra’s Culture Minister Ashish Shelar revealed the news. She will receive her last rites at Shivaji Park at 4:00 p. m. on Monday.

Her granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle, had stated on Saturday that her grandmother had been hospitalized for a chest infection and excessive weariness. She asked for privacy during these moments. Due to excessive weariness and a chest infection, my grandmother, Asha Bhosle, has been hospitalized, and we would appreciate if you would respect our privacy, Zanai wrote in a post on Asha Bhosle’s official Instagram account. We will let you know if things are going well since therapy is still in progress.

As a playback for the 1943 Marathi drama ‘Majha Bal’, Asha Bhosle, one of the most famous singers of her generation, sang her debut song. Among the notable songs she is famous for lending her voice to are “Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko,” “Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani,” “Kya Ghazab Karte Ho Ji,” “O Haseena Zulfonwale Jane Jahan,” and “Ye Ladka Hay Allah Kaisa Hai Diwana,” among many others. In addition to Hindi, she has performed in more than 20 Indian and international languages.

In 2006, Asha Bhosle herself said that she had nearly 12,000 songs to her name. Over the course of her decades-long career as a vocalist, Asha Bhosle has collaborated with a number of renowned music composers, including Shankar-Jaikishan, RD Burman, OP Nayyar, Ilaiyaraaja, Bappi Lahiri, and AR Rahman. Many of her outstanding songs have won her several honors over the course of her career. In 2000, the singer received the esteemed Dadasaheb Phalke Award, and in 2008, she was awarded the Padma Vibhushan.

PM Modi expressed his sorrow at the demise of Asha Bhosle Ji, one of India’s most renowned and diverse singers, in a message on X.

He lauded the singer’s trip by saying: Throughout her amazing musical career, which spanned decades, she touched countless hearts around the world and enhanced our cultural legacy. Her voice conveyed timeless brilliance, whether in her heartfelt tunes or her upbeat arrangements. The Prime Minister said that he would always value the conversations he had with her.

Modi, the prime minister, gave tribute to the iconic vocalist by saying, My condolences to her family, fans, and music enthusiasts. Her music will always reverberate in people’s lives, and she will continue to serve as an inspiration to future generations.

A throwback photo of the late singer and the Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman was posted on his Instagram account. “She lives forever with her voice and aura,” he wrote in the caption. @asha. bhosle is a fantastic artist.

On X, megastar Chiranjeevi said that Asha Bhosle ji’s voice has been a timeless companion to Indian cinema, expressing a wide range of feelings across generations. I have always loved how effortlessly graceful and adaptable she was in every piece. One of the most irreplaceable voices in Indian film has been silenced. My sincere condolences to her family. Om Shanti.

The late great singer Asha Bhosle’s voice was described by actor Shah Rukh Khan as Learning about Asha Tai’s death is really depressing. Her voice has been a cornerstone of Indian cinema and will continue to be heard around the world for ages.

On X, India’s best cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said, It’s a very sad day for India and music fans everywhere. We considered Asha Tai to be a member of our family. We are unable to express the extent of our grief with words alone. The heart suddenly stops, and then it wanders through the thousands of tunes she gave to everyone of us. Time seems to have stopped altogether. However, she will always be remembered because to her everlasting music. Tai, thank you for bringing warmth, beauty, and memorable music into our lives. Asha Tai, we will miss you more than we can express.

Kamal Haasan, a Tamil actor, politician, and producer, was also among those who paid tribute to the legendary vocalist. On his X timeline, Kamal Haasan shared a video and wrote in Hindi, Sthayi gayika sakhi jaago AshaBhosle.

Priydarshan, a well-known Malayali director and filmmaker, wrote a homage on his Instagram account. He said: Asha ji, it feels like I’ve lost you personally. Because, for me, it really is. My films were blessed by your voice, and I knew that something holy had affected my work anytime I heard you perform those lyrics and emotions. Peace be with you, Asha ji.

Suressh Gopi, a Malayalam actor and Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum and Natural Gas, paid tribute on X, saying, “A voice that transcended boundaries, a soul that touched millions, and a legacy that will echo through the halls of time forever. ” It was a boon to have lived during the time of her song; her loss is an irreplaceable gap for Indian cinema and the music industry. R. I. P.

At 11 a. m. on Monday, people who want to pay their final respects to the legendary playback singer may do so at her home in Mumbai’s Lower Parel neighborhood, according to her son Anand Bhosle.