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 and cinema.

She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on April 11 following extreme exhaustion and a chest infection. According to Dr Pratit Samdani, she was brought in a critical condition and was kept under close observation in the ICU. Despite all medical efforts, she succumbed to multi-organ failure at 12 noon.

Asha Bhosle, the sister of late singer Lata Mangeshkar, was one of the most celebrated voices in Indian cinema. Her career spanned decades, during which she recorded songs in multiple languages including Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Punjabi. Her vast body of work earned her a place in the Guinness World Records for the most studio recordings.

Over the years, she received several prestigious honours, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan, recognising her immense contribution to the music industry.

Beyond music, she also explored acting, making her debut at the age of 79 in 2013 with the film Mai, where she played a mother dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. She also extended her legacy into hospitality through Asha’s restaurant, which operates in Dubai and other locations, offering a fine dining experience inspired by her life and journey.

Condolences have poured in from across the country. President of India Droupadi Murmu, Vice President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, actor Chiranjeevi Konidela, musician A.R. Rahman, singer Jubin Nautiyal, and many others shared their memories and paid tribute to the iconic singer.

Her mortal remains will be kept for a final glimpse at her residence, Casa Grande, Lower Parel, from 11 am on Monday. The family has informed that the last rites will be conducted at 4 pm on Monday evening, with several prominent personalities from the film industry and government expected to attend.

Asha Bhosle’s voice and legacy will continue to live on through generations, leaving a lasting impact on Indian music and culture.