Asha Bhosle Funeral LIVE: Veteran singer to be cremated with full state honours; AR Rahman pays respects

Actors Vidya Balan and Urmila Matondkar visited veteran singer Asha Bhosle's Mumbai residence Sunday night to offer their condolences. 

In her singing career spanning over eight decades, Asha Bhosle collaborated several times with her sister Lata Mangeshkar. Their famous compositions include Mann Kyon Behka Re, Jab Jab Tumne Bulaya, Tum Aur Yaad Aaye, and others. Read the full story here.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday visited legendary singer Asha Bhosle's residence to pay his last respects.

Singer Neeti Mohan expressed her grief over the demise of Asha Bhosle. She shared a black-and-white photo of herself with the singer on Instagram and wrote, "Thank you Asha Ji for blessings us with your voice, outstanding music and unforgettable songs. Your voice will forever echo in our hearts. Om Shanti."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the demise of legendary singer Asha Bhosle. In a post on X, he wrote, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Asha Bhosle Ji, one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known. Her extraordinary musical journey, spanning decades, enriched our cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world. Be it her soulful melodies or vibrant compositions, her voice carried timeless brilliance. I’ll always cherish the interactions I’ve had with her. My condolences to her family, admirers and music lovers. She will continue to inspire generations and her songs will forever echo in people's lives."

Music maestro AR Rahman visited Asha Bhosle's residence to pay his last respects.

According to Asha Bhosle's son, Anand Bhosle, people can pay their last respects at the Casa Grande building from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

In an old podcast, Asha Bhosle shared her heartfelt dying wish, saying, "When my time finally comes, i should be singing. I want to leave this world with a song on my lips, because that is where I have found my greatest happiness."

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Preparations for the last rites of legendary singer Asha Bhosle are underway at Mumbai's Shivaji Park crematorium.

According to the doctors who treated her, Asha Bhosle died due to multiple organ failure. The 92-year-old singer was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday (April 12) after experiencing a chest infection and extreme exhaustion, as revealed by her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle.

Famous sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik paid tribute to Asha Bhosle by creating a sand art at Puri Beach.

Ranveer Singh paid heartfelt tribute to National award winning singer Asha Bhosle. Sharing a picture of himself with her, he wrote, "Irreplaceable, incomparable #ashabhosle (Om emoji)."

(Image Source : RANVEER SINGH'S INSTAGRAM)Ranveer Singh's Instagram story.

Asha Bhosle's son, Anand Bhosle, has urged people to avoid crowding at the Shivaji Park crematorium during the funeral. While addressing the media, he requested the public not to gather there due to the possibility of overcrowding. 

While paying tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar said that she will be cremated with full state honours. "Tomorrow, from 11 am to 3 pm, her loved ones will be able to pay their last respects at her home in Lower Parel. Her last rites will be performed at the Shivaji Park crematorium at 4 pm. She will be cremated with full state honours."

The legendary singer Asha Bhosle died at the age of 92 on Sunday (April 12) due to multiple organ failure. The singer had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital after experiencing extreme exhaustion and a chest infection. She will be cremated with full state honours today, April 13, 2026.