Left us an entire encyclopedia of eternal music: Big B's tribute to Asha Bhosle
Amitabh Bachchan led tributes to Asha Bhosle, calling her death the end of an era. The legendary singer died at the age of 92.
The death of legendary singer Asha Bhosle at 92 has left the nation in mourning, with megastar Amitabh Bachchan calling it the end of an era in an emotional note. The iconic singer died on Sunday at Breach Candy Hospital. Friends, fans and members of the film fraternity paid their last respects to the singer at her residence in Lower Parel on Monday.
Expressing his grief, Bachchan wrote on his blog, “Sorrow and grief. An entire era, an incredible, a phenomenal, astounding, prodigious, presence lost yesterday, the iconic, legendary Asha Bhosle ji, has left us (sic)."
He added, "In immense grief. Her versatility in giving life to every song she gave voice to, gone to the heavens, and has left us an entire encyclopedia of eternal music. The body has left us but her soul shall remain forever with us. Her voice - the soul, shall ever be immortalized (sic)."
Bhosle was given state honour, with her casket draped in the Indian tricolour. The public was allowed to pay tribute till 3 pm, after which the funeral procession moved to Shivaji Park Crematorium, where her last rites were performed at 4 pm.
Asha Bhosle died due to multi-organ failure after being hospitalised with a chest infection and extreme exhaustion. She is survived by her son Anand Bhosle and granddaughter Zanai. The news of her death triggered an outpouring of condolences from across the country.
One of the most celebrated playback singers in Hindi cinema, Asha Bhosle had a career spanning over eight decades. She received several honours, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan (India's second-highest civilian honour). Her songs, like Dil Cheez Kya Hai, Inn Aankhon Ki Masti Ke, and Mera Kuch Saamaan remain timeless favourites among music lovers.
The death of legendary singer Asha Bhosle at 92 has left the nation in mourning, with megastar Amitabh Bachchan calling it the end of an era in an emotional note. The iconic singer died on Sunday at Breach Candy Hospital. Friends, fans and members of the film fraternity paid their last respects to the singer at her residence in Lower Parel on Monday.
Expressing his grief, Bachchan wrote on his blog, “Sorrow and grief. An entire era, an incredible, a phenomenal, astounding, prodigious, presence lost yesterday, the iconic, legendary Asha Bhosle ji, has left us (sic)."
He added, "In immense grief. Her versatility in giving life to every song she gave voice to, gone to the heavens, and has left us an entire encyclopedia of eternal music. The body has left us but her soul shall remain forever with us. Her voice - the soul, shall ever be immortalized (sic)."
Bhosle was given state honour, with her casket draped in the Indian tricolour. The public was allowed to pay tribute till 3 pm, after which the funeral procession moved to Shivaji Park Crematorium, where her last rites were performed at 4 pm.
Asha Bhosle died due to multi-organ failure after being hospitalised with a chest infection and extreme exhaustion. She is survived by her son Anand Bhosle and granddaughter Zanai. The news of her death triggered an outpouring of condolences from across the country.
One of the most celebrated playback singers in Hindi cinema, Asha Bhosle had a career spanning over eight decades. She received several honours, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan (India's second-highest civilian honour). Her songs, like Dil Cheez Kya Hai, Inn Aankhon Ki Masti Ke, and Mera Kuch Saamaan remain timeless favourites among music lovers.
