In a touching farewell, legendary singer Asha Bhosle left us at the age of 92, with her son sharing the news of her death on April 12, 2026, after a battle with multi-organ failure. Fans can honor her memorable journey at her residence on Monday, with final rites scheduled for several days to come. Read on to know more in detail.
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the age of 92, ending a musical journey that spanned eight decades and touched the lives of millions around the world.
She died of multiple organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
Her last rites are scheduled to be held on Monday, April 13, at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
Son of Asha Bhosle Anand Bhosle Everyone is urged not to gather in Shivaji Park
Asha Bhosle was hospitalized late Saturday with a chest infection and fatigue. Her son Anand Bhosle confirmed her death on Sunday morning and later in the night addressed the media to share the arrangements for her funeral.Fans who wish to pay their last respects can visit her residence, Casa Grande, in Lower Parel, Mumbai, between 10:30 am and 2 pm on Monday.
He also urged everyone not to gather in the park, as this would cause problems for the general public.According to Ani, he said, “Tomorrow, from 10:30 am to 2 pm, people can come and take last darshan of my mother at Casa Grande building. At 4 pm, her last rites will be performed at the crematorium. I request people not to gather there, as there are chances of crowding.”
More about Asha Bhosle
In a career spanning over eight decades, Asha Bhosle has recorded songs for films and albums in various Indian languages and has won numerous awards, including two National Film Awards and a Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
She won the National Film Award for Dil Cheez Kya Hai from Umrao Jaan and Mera Kuch Saamaan from Ijaazat. In 2000, she was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest award in the field of cinema, and in 2008, she was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second-highest civilian honour.By her own estimate, she has recorded around 12,000 songs over the course of a career spanning nearly eight decades, and has an incredibly flexible and powerful voice that has given voice to generations of Indian actresses.See more: Asha Bhosle dies Live Updates: Veteran legendary singer dies at 92; The last rites will be held tomorrow at Shivaji Park in Mumbai
The nation mourns the death of Asha Bhosle
Tributes poured in from all over India and the world. “Her extraordinary musical journey, spanning decades, has enriched our cultural heritage and touched countless hearts around the world,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.