âœI Am Grieving The Loss of a Legendary Talent Todayâ – Zeenat Aman on The Demise of Asha Bhosle

“I am grieving the loss of a legendary talent today. Asha ji’s was a voice that captivated generations, and it was my supreme privilege that she sang so many of the film songs picturised on me. ‘Dum Maro Dum’, ‘Chura Liya’, ‘Do Lafzon Ki”, ‘Meri Soni Meri Tamanna’, ‘Khatouba”.. the list goes on. One could perhaps say, Asha jigifted me the soundtrack to my success! How very many hours I have spent with her voice in my ears and how much love I have received for lip-syncing along…

My own association with Asha ji was long and warmly cordial. While she was always very affectionate when we met, I truly got an insight to her character about a decade ago. We were both due to appear at a musical evening in Kolkata, and when Ashaji arrived, I was horrified to see that she was covered in bruises and nicks. It turned out that she had been in an accident the previous day, but was determined to keep her professional commitment! Lo and behold, she took the stage by storm and kept the giddy audience in her thrall for many hours. Mind you, Asha ji was well into her 80s by this point, and it’s safe to say I left the event both impressed and inspired. 

So thank you, Asha ji, for the music and the grace. Your voice shall never fade.”

One of the most versatile singers: Asha Bhosle

Born on 8th September, Asha Bhosle was an iconic Indian playback singer with a career spanning over seven decades, recognised by Guinness World Records as the most recorded artist in music history. Unfortunately, she passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 92. A day earlier, she had been admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, as she was suffering from chest congestion and extreme exhaustion. Her death marks the end of an era in the history of Indian music as fans all over the world shower their love and respect as they pay their tribute.