Veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away on Saturday, April 12, after reportedly suffering a cardiac episode. She was under medical care in the emergency unit at Breach Candy Hospital.

Anand Bhosle confirmed the passing of Asha Bhosle outside Breach Candy Hospital, telling reporters, “She passed away today.”

He further shared that those wishing to pay their last respects can visit her residence at 11 a.m. on Monday (April 13). The last rites will take place later in the day at 4 p.m. at Shivaji Park.

Sharing an update on her condition, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle had earlier addressed the situation on X, stating, “My grandmother, Asha Bhosle, due to extreme exhaustion and suffering a chest infection, has been admitted to hospital and we request you to value our privacy.”

She added, “Treatment is ongoing and hopefully everything will be well and we shall update you positively.” 

My grandmother, Asha Bhosle due to extreme exhaustion and suffering a chest infection has been admitted to hospital and we request you to value our privacy. Treatment is ongoing and hopefully everything will be well and we shall update you positively.

— Zanai Bhosle (@ZanaiBhosle) April 11, 2026

Sources told Network 18 that Asha Bhosle was unconscious when she was brought to Breach Candy Hospital. She is currently admitted to the ICU, where doctors are closely monitoring her condition under constant medical supervision.

Asha Bhosle remains one of the most iconic voices in Indian music, with a career spanning several decades. Born on September 8, 1933, she began singing at a young age and went on to become one of the most recorded artists globally, leaving an unmatched legacy in the industry.

Over the course of her extraordinary career, Asha Bhosle has recorded thousands of songs across languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and Gujarati. Her remarkable versatility, effortlessly transitioning between classical, ghazals, pop, cabaret, and folk, set her apart in the industry. She is especially celebrated for her iconic collaborations with R. D. Burman, which produced some of Indian cinema’s most timeless melodies.

© Instagram/Asha Bhosle

Over the decades, Asha Bhosle has received numerous top honours, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan, recognising her extraordinary contribution to Indian music. Her legacy continues to shape and inspire generations of singers, remaining an integral part of the country’s musical heritage.

From timeless classics like Piya Tu Ab To Aaja, Dum Maro Dum, and Chura Liya Hai Tumne to soulful melodies like In Aankhon Ki Masti, her voice has defined multiple