Argus News - Asha Bhosle To Be Cremated With Full State Honours At Shivaji Park Today At 4 PM

Mumbai, Apr 12: Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle will be cremated with full state honours on Monday, a day after she passed away at the age of 92 due to multi-organ failure.

Antim Darshan & Last Rites Schedule
According to her son, Anand Bhosle, people can pay their last respects from 11 am at her residence, Casa Grande in Lower Parel.

The last rites will be performed at 4 pm at Shivaji Park.

Bhosle passed away at Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday, a day after being admitted due to a chest infection and exhaustion.

A Voice That Defined Generations
Asha Bhosle carved her own legacy in Indian cinema, stepping beyond the towering influence of her sister Lata Mangeshkar.

With a career spanning over eight decades, she recorded more than 12,000 songs and holds a Guinness World Record for her prolific output.

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From Child Artist To Global Icon
She began her musical journey at the age of 10 in 1943 with the Marathi film Majha Bal and continued performing into the late 2010s, making her one of the longest-performing singers globally.

Her versatility across genres—from classical and ghazals to cabaret and pop -- set her apart as one of the most dynamic voices in Indian music.

Awards & Iconic Songs
Asha Bhosle was honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan.

She also won two National Awards -- for “Dil Cheez Kya Hai” from Umrao Jaan and “Mera Kuchh Saaman” from Ijaazat.

Her timeless hits include “Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar,” “Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaja,” “In Aankhon Ki Masti,” “Duniya Mein Logon Ko,” and “Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Main.”