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Asha Bhosle to Be Cremated with Full State Honours, Last Rites at Shivaji Park Crematorium: Minister Shelar

The playback singer died from multi-organ failure after being admitted with exhaustion and a chest infection, prompting tributes from leaders and film stars.

  • Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle died at 92 on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai due to multi-organ failure, confirmed by Dr. Pratit Samdani.
  • Spanning over eight decades beginning in the 1940s, Bhosle recorded over 12,000 songs across classical, ghazals, and pop, fundamentally redefining the role of playback singers in Indian cinema.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led tributes, with Modi stating her "extraordinary musical journey" enriched India's cultural heritage and "touched countless hearts across the world."
  • Public respects are scheduled for 11 a.m. tomorrow at Casa Grande, Lower Parel, with final rites at 4 p.m. at Shivaji Park, her son Anand Bhosle confirmed.
  • Bhosle, recipient of the Padma Vibhushan and Maharashtra Bhushan awards, will be cremated with full state honours, reflecting her enduring impact on Indian music history.
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India TV News broke the news in India on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
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