‘Asha Bhosle’s work will live forever’: Environment minister Eshwar Khandre

BIDAR: Environment and Forests Minister Eshwar Khandre, speaking on the demise of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, said that her contribution to Indian music will remain forever, even after her passing, describing her as a “huge star” whose songs enjoyed immense popularity across the country.

He said,” Asha Bhosle was a huge star singer in our country. Her songs are incredibly famous. Even if she is no longer with us physically, her work, her songs, and her dedication will remain with us forever. On my behalf, on behalf of the public, on behalf of her loved ones, I offer my heartfelt tribute”.

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Meanwhile, BJP leader R Ashoka also expressed grief over the demise of the legendary singer, saying the country had lost a great musical icon whose songs were heard across generations and languages. “It is very sad. We have heard her songs thousands of times in many languages. We lost a good singer”, Ashoka said.

Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away in Mumbai on Sunday at the age of 92, marking the end of an era in Indian music. She passed away at Breach Candy Hospital, where she was admitted on Saturday evening following extreme exhaustion and a chest infection. Confirming the cause of death, Pratit Samdani said, “Asha Bhosle breathed her last today in Breach Candy Hospital. She passed away due to multi-organ failure.”

Her son, Anand Bhosle, confirmed the news and shared details of the final rites, saying, “My mother passed away today. People can pay their last respects to her at 11 am tomorrow at Casa Grande, Lower Parel, where she lived. Her last rites will be performed at 4 pm tomorrow at Shivaji Park”.

Born in 1933, Asha Bhosle began her musical journey at a young age and rose to prominence in the 1950s. Over her career spanning decades, she recorded thousands of songs across multiple Indian languages, ranging from classical and ghazals to cabaret, pop, and folk. Her passing marks the end of an era in Indian music history. Bhosle is survived by her son, Anand, and her grandchildren. (ANI)