MUMBAI (TIP): Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle (92) died at Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Doctors cited extreme exhaustion and chest infection as the reasons for hospitalization on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Hospital sources informed said that she suffered a cardiac arrest later, leading to multi-organ failure. Several political leaders continue to pay their tributes to the singer. Her last rites will be held in Mumbai on Monday, April 13, 2026. Leaders from across the political spectrum offered their condolences and tributes to Asha Bhosle.
Uddhav Thackeray, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said the news was sad. He stated that Bhosle’s voice brought happiness to many generations and that her songs touched people’s emotions. He described her as a person with a kind nature. “After Lata Didi, she stood as a support for a major era in music. That support has now fallen,” he said. He added that her songs will remain her legacy.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, in a statement, called the news unfortunate. He mentioned that he had familial relations with Bhosle and stated that her passing is a significant loss to the music field in India. He noted that Bhosle made many songs immortal with her voice, including those from “Naya Daur,” “Teesri Manzil”, “Hare Rama Hare Krishna”, “Umrao Jaan”, “Ijaza”, and “Rangeela”. He emphasized that her voice and contributions will be remembered for generations.
Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma said that Bhosle was one of the most accomplished and versatile playback singers India has seen. He stated that her voice, her ability to sing in different genres of music, and her contributions to Indian music have left a mark on music lovers. He noted that her song “Jo Bhi Hai Bas Yehi Ek Pal Hai” had become the philosophy of her life. The Governor said her passing is an irreparable loss to the world of music and to the state of Maharashtra. He added that Bhosle had a close association with his family, having been married to R. D. Burman.
Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar said that the passing of Bhosle marks the end of a golden era in music and that the “empress” of melodies has passed into eternity. She stated that Bhosle’s voice had sweetness, versatility, and the ability to convey emotion. She noted that songs such as “Piya Tu Ab To Ajja”, “Dum Maro Dum”, “In Aankhen Ki Masti”, and “Chura Liya Hai Tumne” remain on the lips of fans. She said that Bhosle’s musical journey stands as a symbol of hard work and devotion to her art.
Eknath Shinde said that the divine voice that touched the hearts of the past four generations has fallen silent. He stated that not a single day has passed in recent decades without Bhosle’s voice being heard. He expressed his fortune in having met Bhosle many times and noted that those moments will remain in his heart. He offered a prayer for her soul.
Devendra Fadnavis said the news was heartbreaking. He stated that with Bhosle’s demise, another star has fallen from the Mangeshkar lineage after Lata Didi. He mentioned that Bhosle sang over 12,000 songs in Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, and 20 other Indian and foreign languages. He noted that she received the ‘Bangla Vibhushan’ award. He recalled a recent World Radio Day event where Bhosle had asked him to sing “Abhi Na Jao Chhodkar…” for her and had said, “Look, I got the Chief Minister to sing for me.”
Sachin Sawant, a leader of the Congress party, said that the passing of Bhosle is extremely heartbreaking. He stated that, growing under the shade of Lata Mangeshkar, Bhosle carved out her own place. He said she exemplified the meaning of “versatility” throughout her career. He noted that she upheld high standards and honesty in her art. He remarked that filling the shoes of Lata Didi and Asha Tai is not possible. He offered a heartfelt tribute.
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