Mumbai/New Delhi, April 12: Asha Bhosle, the iconic singer whose voice became synonymous with timeless melodies across Hindi and regional cinema, died on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Mumbai. She was 92.
The veteran singer was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital after suffering from extreme exhaustion and a chest infection. Doctors later confirmed that she died due to multiple-organ failure, shortly after her condition worsened.
Her son Anand Bhosle confirmed the news, saying family, friends and admirers can pay their last respects from 11 am on Monday at Casa Grande, Lower Parel, while the final rites will be held at 4 pm at Shivaji Park, Mumbai.
Born Asha Mangeshkar on September 8, 1933, in Sangli, she emerged as one of the most influential voices in Indian music history. Over a career that began in the early 1940s and continued into 2026, she recorded more than 12,000 songs in over 20 languages, spanning film music, ghazals, bhajans, classical, folk, pop and international collaborations.
Known for immortal classics such as “Piya Tu Ab To Aaja,” “Dum Maro Dum,” “Chura Liya Hai Tumne,” “In Aankhon Ki Masti,” “Mera Kuch Saamaan,” and “Radha Kaise Na Jale,” Bhosle’s repertoire cut across generations, genres and languages.
Her creative partnerships with music legends such as O.P. Nayyar, S.D. Burman, R.D. Burman, Khayyam, Ravi, Bappi Lahiri, Ilaiyaraaja and A.R. Rahman helped define the golden and modern eras of Indian film music.
She was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008, besides multiple National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards and global recognitions, including Grammy nominations.
Asha Bhosle was also the sister of the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, and together the Mangeshkar sisters shaped the soundscape of Indian cinema for decades.
Her passing marks the end of one of the greatest musical journeys India has ever witnessed, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy that will continue to resonate across generations.
