Tributes are continuing to be paid to India's legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who has died at the age of 92.
The two-time Grammy nominee, whose career spanned nearly eight decades and thousands of recordings, died in Mumbai on Sunday following a heart attack.
Her last rites will take place on Monday evening at Shivaji Park in Mumbai city, with full state honors.
Her death has prompted an outpouring of grief from across India and beyond, with political leaders, musicians, actors, and fans remembering her as one of the defining voices of Indian cinema.
Since Sunday evening, crowds have been gathering outside Bhosle's home in Mumbai, to pay their last respects to the singer.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Bhosle was one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known, while President Draupadi Murmu said her death was an irreparable loss to music lovers.
Leading figures from the film industry and sport, including Shah Rukh Khan and Sachin Tendulkar, also paid tribute, reflecting the breadth of her influence across generations.
Khan described Bhosle as a talent that will outlive many and stated that her voice has been one of the pillars of Indian cinema and will continue to resonate world over for centuries to come.
Tendulkar, who knew her personally, said Asha Tai was family and that through her eternal songs, she will remain timeless.
A passionate cricket fan, Bhosle was also honored on the field. During an Indian Premier League match on Sunday, Mumbai Indians players wore black armbands and observed a minute's silence.
Composer AR Rahman wrote that she lives forever through her voice and aura - what an artist.
Singer Shreya Ghoshal recalled growing up listening to her, learning from her, and being in awe of her effortless versatility, adding that she made every note feel alive, every emotion feel personal.
Singer-actor Farhan Akhtar emphasized that it was impossible to talk about playback singing without mentioning Asha Bhosle, calling her voice, joy, and energy irreplaceable.
The tributes reflect the scale of her influence. With a voice that moved easily from romantic ballads to high-energy numbers, she became the go-to singer for composers across genres and generations.
Born in 1933 into a family of musicians, Asha began singing as a child alongside her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar, after their father's death. Over the years, she carved out her own identity, often marked by collaborations with notable composers and her experimentation with different musical styles.
Even in her later years, Bhosle continued to innovate, collaborating with the British virtual band Gorillaz on their 2026 album, which reflected themes of grief and mortality. Her contributions to both music and culinary culture, including her restaurant chain Asha's, underscore her multifaceted legacy.
