Veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle died on Sunday in Mumbai at the age of 92, marking the end of an era in the Indian music industry. The legendary singer breathed her last on April 12 at Breach Candy Hospital. She was suffering from a chest infection and severe physical weakness; Later, doctors declared the cause of his death to be multi-organ failure. There has been a wave of mourning across the country due to the demise of Asha Bhosle, and there has been sadness in the film and music world. Meanwhile, both fans and celebrities are paying emotional tributes to the legendary singer on social media.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Mortal remains of legendary singer Asha Bhosle being wrapped in tricolor as people pay their last respects at her residence in Mumbai.
She passed away at the age of 92 yesterday at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/tQWWIwRqkD
— ANI (@ANI) April 13, 2026
Salman Khan calls Asha Bhosle’s demise a “big loss”
Bollywood’s “Bhaijaan”—Salman Khan—also took to social media and expressed his grief over the demise of the legendary singer. In his post, he wrote: “A huge loss to the Indian music industry… I am heartbroken to hear the news of Asha ji’s demise. An unmatched voice; your songs will continue to inspire generations to come.”
Asha Bhosle’s mortal remains wrapped in the tricolor
The last rites of veteran singer Asha Bhosle will be performed with full state honors today. Earlier, the mortal remains of the great singer were draped in the national tricolor with full honors at her residence in Mumbai. On this mournful occasion, family members and fans were teary-eyed.
10:45 am: A.R. Rahman arrived to pay tribute
Famous musician A.R. Rahman also reached Asha Bhosle’s residence in Lower Parel, Mumbai to pay his last tribute to the late singer.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited the residence of senior singer, Padma Vibhushan and Maharashtra Bhushan Asha Bhosle in Mumbai and paid her last respects.@Dev_Fadnavis #Maharashtra #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/yaQhp7GodG
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) April 12, 2026
Chief Minister Fadnavis paid last tribute to Asha Bhosle
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also reached the late singer’s residence to pay his last respects. The Chief Minister paid emotional tribute to Asha Bhosle by praying with folded hands and offering flowers.
Celebrities and fans pay tribute
As per the official information shared by the family, Asha Bhosle’s mortal remains will be kept at her residence, ‘Casa Grande’ in Lower Parel, for *darshan* (public darshan) from around 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This will provide an opportunity to fans, well-wishers and members of the music fraternity to pay their last tribute.
Asha Bhosle’s last rites will be held today at 4:00 pm
Asha Bhosle’s funeral will take place today, April 13, at 4:00 pm at the Shivaji Park crematorium, where she will be given a final farewell with full state honours. Strict security arrangements have been made at the venue. Political leaders and Bollywood celebrities are expected to attend Asha Bhosle’s last journey.
