Summary
Indian singer Asha Bhosle, known for her significant contribution to Bollywood music in the 1970s and 1980s, has died at the age of 92. She passed away in Mumbai on Sunday and will be remembered through her vast body of work, which spans more than 12,000 songs in various Indian languages. Tributes have been coming in from prominent figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and musicians like AR Rahman.
Key Facts
- Asha Bhosle died at 92 in Mumbai due to health issues.
- She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital with exhaustion and a chest infection.
- Bhosle recorded over 12,000 songs in her career, covering multiple Indian languages.
- She was a two-time Grammy nominee.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of India Droupadi Murmu expressed condolences.
- She started her singing career alongside her sister, Lata Mangeshkar.
- Bhosle received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2001.
- Tributes from celebrities and politicians highlight her impact on India’s music industry.
