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Indian music legend Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92
- 13 Apr 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The death of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle on 12 April, 2026, at the age of 92, marks the definitive end of an era in Indian music. Known affectionately as "Asha Tai," she died in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital following complications from cardiac and respiratory issues.
Key Points:
- Birth: 8 September, 1933, in Sangli, Maharashtra.
- Family: Daughter of classical singer Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar and younger sister of the "Nightingale of India," Lata Mangeshkar.
- Career Span: Over eight decades (1943–2026), beginning with the Marathi film Majha Bal.
- Guinness World Record: Formally recognised in 2011 as the most recorded artist in music history, with over 11,000–12,000 songs across 20+ languages.
Key Awards and Honours:
|
Award |
Year |
Significance |
|
Dadasaheb Phalke Award |
2000 |
India's highest award in cinema |
|
Padma Vibhushan |
2008 |
Second-highest civilian award in India |
|
National Film Awards |
Multiple |
Including for Umrao Jaan (1981) and Ijaazat (1986) |
|
Grammy Nomination |
1997 |
First Indian singer to be nominated for a Grammy |
|
Maharashtra Bhushan |
2021 |
The highest civilian award of the State of Maharashtra |
Final Rites: Her last rites were performed with full state honours at Shivaji Park, Mumbai, the same location where her sister Lata Mangeshkar was laid to rest.
| Read More:Padma Vibhushan, Dadasaheb Phalke Award |
