Kamal Ghorui
As the music world mourns the passing of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle at the age of 92, singer Mika Singh has shared an unseen throwback video that offers an intimate and deeply moving glimpse into who she was beyond the spotlight: a warm host, a passionate cook, and a woman who embraced every moment of life.
Mika Singh shares an old video of Asha Bhosle from his meeting with her
The clip dates back to a visit Mika Singh made to Asha Bhosle’s home when she was around 90 years old. Far from the grandeur of recording studios or concert stages, the moment is beautifully ordinary. It captured Asha Bhosle serving a meal she had personally prepared, radiating the same joy and energy she was known for throughout her remarkable life.In the video, a visibly moved Mika Singh can be heard saying, “Main bauhat he saubhagya hai ki main asha ji ke sath khana kha rha hu (I am very fortunate to be having a meal with Asha ji).”Responding with her characteristic warmth and a smile, Asha Bhosle said, “Maine sab mere hathon se banaya hai (I have made everything with my own hands).”In just one line, she captured everything that made her extraordinary: a towering icon who never lost her groundedness or her love for life’s simplest pleasures.
Mika Singh’s tribute to Asha Bhosle
Sharing the video on social media following her passing, Mika Singh wrote: “Today feels like the end of an era in music. We have lost the goddess of melody, Asha Bhosle ji. Even at the age of 90, she was performing live and spreading magic with her voice. Such a blessed soul has left us, but her beautiful memories and timeless songs will live forever. May God bless her soul. Rest in peace. I feel truly blessed that I got the chance to meet this legend. And as we always say, legends never die. She will always live in our hearts and will forever be remembered.”
The tribute quickly went viral on the internet.
More about Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle spent over seven decades as one of India’s most celebrated voices, lending her talent to thousands of songs across languages and genres. But as tributes pour in from across the industry, moments like this one—unscripted, unpolished, and deeply personal—remind the world that her legacy was never just about music. It was about warmth, presence, and the irreplaceable feeling of being made to feel welcome. Even in her absence, that spirit endures.See More: Asha Bhosle Passes Away Updates
