Mumbai The brightest star of Indian playback singing, Asha Bhosle is no more. At the age of 92, he breathed his last at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. He was admitted to the Emergency Medical Services Unit (ICU) of the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest yesterday on Saturday. Crores of his fans across the country and the world were praying for his speedy recovery, but this sad news came to light on Sunday afternoon. Asha Bhosle started her singing journey in 1943 at the age of just 10. With his demise, that era of Indian cinema and music which had given playback singing new heights has come to an end. Versatility: He recorded over 10,000 songs in over 20 languages.
Variety: From bhajan to pop, ghazal and cabaret, his voice proved his superiority in every genre.
Global Recognition: She was one of the first Indian singers to receive a Grammy nomination and has received numerous honors, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
When he was brought to Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday evening, Dr. Pratit Samdani and his team were making every possible effort to save him. His sister Usha Mangeshkar and other family members were constantly present in the hospital. According to doctors, his body did not cooperate much with the treatment due to age-related problems and lung disease.
As soon as the news of Asha ji’s demise spread, there was a wave of mourning in Bollywood and the global music fraternity. Great personalities have described it as a ‘personal loss’. Experts say that in the history of music, it is difficult to find an artist with ‘adaptability’ like Asha ji, who adapted herself to the musicians of every generation.
Even though Asha Bhosle ji is no longer physically among us, thousands of songs sung by her will continue to inspire many generations to come. From the fun of ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ to the depth of ‘In Aankhon Ki Masti’, his voice will always resonate.
May God grant peace to his soul.
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