Music Titans Mourn the Loss of “Eternal Voice” Asha Bhosle

Mumbai: The global music fraternity is reeling from the loss of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away at 92 on Sunday. Composers and singers across generations took to social media to pay tribute to the woman they describe as the “final pillar” of Indian film music.

Tributes from the Industry

A.R. Rahman The Oscar-winning composer, who collaborated with Bhosle on hits like Rangeela Re and Radha Kaise Na Jale, shared a throwback photo of the star.

“She lives forever with her voice and aura… What an artist,” Rahman wrote.

Vishal Dadlani Dadlani called her one of the “greatest of all time” and highlighted her role as a foundational force.

“The last of the four titans, the pillars of classic Indian film music,” he shared alongside a timeline of her career.

Salim Merchant The composer emphasized that her impact would never fade.

“An era doesn’t end, it echoes forever. Thank you, Asha ji, for giving soul to every note you touched.”

Jubin Nautiyal Nautiyal penned a poignant note, stating that the world has lost a “heartbeat that lived inside millions of songs.” He noted that legends like her do not leave but continue to echo in every note.

Personal Memories

Mahesh Kale and Leslee Lewis shared intimate reflections on the singer’s character:

• Leslee Lewis described her as “fire and mischief,” noting her ability to “own” any genre effortlessly.

• Mahesh Kale recalled her warmth and humility, sharing how she once offered to cook for him. “The hallmark of a true legend is their ability to put you at such disarming ease,” he stated.

Final Farewell

Asha Bhosle’s final rites will take place at Shivaji Park on Monday at 4:00 PM. The singer, a recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan, leaves behind a monumental legacy of nearly 12,000 songs.