The legendary and iconic Indian singer, Asha Bhosle, died on Sunday following multiple organ failure, doctors treating her said.
She was 92.
"She passed away due to multi-organ failure a few minutes ago," the doctor at the Breach Candy hospital said.
He was admitted to the hospital on Saturday evening due to a chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle shared in a media post.
With a career spanning over eight decades, Asha Bhosle, the younger sister of Lata Mangeshkar, was known for her versatility and has sung many memorable melodies, from romantic songs to ghazals to peppy numbers.
Among her most popular songs are 'Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar', 'In Ankhon Ki Masti',' Dil Cheez Kya Hai', 'Piya Tu Ab to Aaja', 'Duniya Mein Logon Ko', and 'Zaara Se Jhoom Loon Main', among others.
Bhosle recorded over 12,000 songs in different Indian languages and has been the voice for many leading ladies, from Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Zeenat Aman, to Kajol, Urmila Matondkar, and also South Indian actors like Padmini and Vyjayanthimala.
In 2023, she performed at a special concert, 'ASHA@90: Live in concert', in Dubai to celebrate her 90th birthday.
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