'In immense grief': Amitabh Bachchan mourns Asha Bhosle's demise; calls her voice 'immortal'

Bachchan described her passing as the end of an era, underlining the “immortality” of her voice and legacy.

What did Bachchan write?

The Bollywood legend wrote: “Sorrow and grief… An entire era… an incredible, phenomenal, astounding, prodigious presence… lost yesterday… the iconic, legendary Asha Bhosle ji has left us… In immense grief…

“Her versatility in giving life to every song she gave voice to… gone to the heavens… and has left us an entire encyclopedia of eternal music… The body has left us, but her soul shall remain forever with us… Her voice shall ever be immortalised…”

Hospitalisation before passing

The veteran singer had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on April 11, a day before her demise.

She was 92.

An eight-decade musical legacy

Born in 1933, Bhosle began her career at just 10 years old, singing for the Marathi film Majha Bal in 1943.

Over a career spanning more than eight decades, she became one of India’s most versatile playback singers. Her iconic songs include Piya Tu Ab To Aaja, Kajra Mohabbat Wala, and Dil Cheez Kya Hai.

Initially known for cabaret-style and light numbers, she later earned widespread acclaim for her mastery across genres, including ghazals and classical music.

Her passing marks the end of an era in Indian music, with tributes continuing to pour in from across the country.