Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: India woke up to heartbreaking news on Sunday as legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92. Tributes poured in from across the country, including from cricket icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, who remembered her not just as a musical legend but as someone deeply cherished.Tendulkar shared an emotional message, highlighting how close she was to his family. “A deeply sad day for India, and for music lovers across the world. For us, Asha Tai was family. Today, words feel too small for the loss we feel. One moment the heart falls silent, and the next, it drifts through the countless melodies she gifted all of us. It feels as though time itself has paused. Yet through her eternal songs, she will remain timeless forever.“He also added, “Thank you, Tai, for filling our lives with warmth, grace, and unforgettable music. We will miss you beyond words, Asha Tai.” Kohli also paid tribute, writing, “Rest in peace, Asha Bhosle Ji. Your voice touched millions and will live on forever in our hearts. Om Shanti.”Several other cricketing figures, including Gautam Gambhir and BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla, expressed their grief. Gambhir said, “Saddened by the demise of legendary Asha Bhosle Ji. Her elegance and incomparable talent will always remain in our memories.”Asha Bhosle passed away at Breach Candy Hospital due to multi-organ failure after being admitted with exhaustion and a chest infection. Her son Anand Bhosle confirmed the news. Fans and well-wishers can pay their last respects at her residence in Lower Parel, with final rites scheduled later at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
