Asha Bhosle, the legendary Bollywood playback singer whose voice was immortalized on more than 2,000 films, has died. She was 92.
The 2x Grammy nominated singer died on Sunday in a Mumbai hospital after she was admitted the day before following a heart attack, The Times of India reported, resulting in an outpouring of tributes from fans of Bhosle’s 80-year career.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a statement on X, “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Smt. Asha Bhosle ji, one of India’s most renowned and versatile voices. Her unique musical journey spanning decades has enriched our cultural heritage and touched the hearts of countless people around the world. From soulful melodies to spirited compositions, her voice carried a timeless brilliance. I will forever cherish the memories of my conversations with her.
“My heartfelt condolences to her family, fans, and music lovers,” he added. “She will continue to inspire future generations, and her songs will forever resonate in people’s lives.”
Born Sept. 8, 1933 in Goar, Sangli State, Bhosle came from a famous musical family, getting her start singing ‘Chala Chala Nav Bala’ in Majha Bal (1943), later making her Hindi film debut with ‘Saawan Aaya’ in Hansraj Behl’s Chunariya (1948).
Bhosle’s breakout came in B.R. Chopra’s Naya Daur (1957), singing several songs composed by the director. She was also known for her songs in Chopra’s films Gumrah (1963), Waqt (1965), Hamraaz (1967) and Dhund (1973).
The singer also began a longtime collaboration with R.D. Burman, whom she later married in 1980, after first working together on 1958’s Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi.
As an actress, she made her onscreen debut in Badi Maa (1945), appearing in several other films over the years.
Bhosle was honored multiple times over her career, including at India’s National Film Awards, BFJA Awards, Maharastra State Film Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Filmfare Awards, as well as a 2011 Guinness World Record for being the most recorded artist in music history.
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