Veteran singer Asha Bhosle has passed away at the age of 92, marking the end of an era in Indian music. The news of her death has triggered an outpouring of grief from across the film and music industry, with celebrities and leaders paying heartfelt tributes to the legendary voice that shaped generations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over her passing in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote that he was “deeply saddened” by the loss of one of India’s most iconic and versatile voices, adding that her extraordinary musical journey over decades enriched cultural heritage and touched countless hearts around the world.
भारतातील सर्वात ख्यातनाम आणि अष्टपैलू आवाजांपैकी एक असलेल्या आशा भोसले जी यांच्या निधनाने अतिशय दुःख झाले. त्यांच्या अनेक दशकांच्या अद्वितीय संगीत प्रवासाने आपल्या सांस्कृतिक वारशाला समृद्ध केले आणि जगभरातील असंख्य लोकांच्या मनाला स्पर्श केला. भावपूर्ण गीतांपासून ते जोशपूर्ण… pic.twitter.com/JsjoxbdCCt
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 12, 2026
Bollywood actor Rajat Bedi reacted with shock, calling it “genuinely a big loss for the industry.”
#WATCH | Mumbai: On the demise of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, actor Rajat Bedi says, “Big loss to the industry. I express my condolences to her family and all her fans…” pic.twitter.com/q253eLUwnx
— ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2026
Music composer Vishal Mishra shared an emotional message, writing, “Bas yaadein reh jaati hain.”
Bas Yaadein Reh Jaati Hain 🙏🏽💔
The Asha Bhosle – 1933 to 2026 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/OWLsuLcD8p
— Vishal Mishra (@VishalMMishra) April 12, 2026
Actor Jr NTR also paid tribute, saying he was deeply saddened by the news. He described Asha Bhosle’s voice as the heartbeat of Indian cinema for decades and said she leaves behind a legacy that will live on for generations.
Deeply saddened by the news of Asha Bhosle ji’s passing. Her magical voice was the heartbeat of Indian cinema for decades and touched millions of hearts. She leaves behind a legacy that will live on for generations and will always be remembered with respect and love. My deepest… pic.twitter.com/U81F2NBBeD
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) April 12, 2026
Singer Shankar Mahadevan expressed disbelief and grief, calling it “a very sad day for all of us and for Indian music,” and said he could not believe that “Asha Tai is no more.”
VIDEO | Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan on the demise of Asha Bhosle says, “A very sad day for all of us and for Indian music. I just cannot believe that our dearest Asha Tai is no more. I’m unable to express my sorrow, as a musician, as her admirer and as a close family… pic.twitter.com/gc0R6qIdeL
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 12, 2026
Singer Jubin Nautiyal posted a long tribute on Instagram, describing her voice as one that once turned silence into soul. He said the world has not just lost a singer, but an era, a feeling and a heartbeat that lived inside millions of songs.
Actor and filmmaker Rahul Mishra also paid tribute, honouring her timeless legacy.
Composer A R Rahman posted a brief message saying, “Love, respect and prayers.”
Love, respect and prayers 🌹 @mangeshkarlata pic.twitter.com/PpJb1AdUdc
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) February 6, 2022
Actors Neetu Singh and Akshay Kumar also shared tributes through their Instagram stories, remembering the legendary singer and her extraordinary contribution to music.
