‘Her voice was an unspoken bond of emotions’: Leaders mourn Asha Bhosle

Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma expressed profound grief over the passing of Padma Vibhushan awardee and iconic playback singer Asha Bhosle who died on Sunday at the age of 92 due to multiorgan failure following multiple medical complicationsDescribing Asha Bhosle as a highly accomplished and talented playback singer who ruled over several generations of music lovers he said her nearly eightdecadelong career enriched Indiarsquos cultural heritageChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed deep sorrow calling the news ldquoextremely sadrdquo He said ldquoAfter Lata didi another star from the Mangeshkar family has faded away The beautiful garden of music has become desolate todayrdquo Recalling a recent programme he said Asha Bhosle had affectionately made him sing lsquoAbhi Na Jao Chhodkarrsquo remembering her lively spirit and versatility zwj hellip pictwittercompAcDLxeXqomdash Devendra Fadnavis Dev_Fadnavis April 12 2026Meanwhile Union Minister Piyush Goyal described her as the embodiment of sweet voice and unparalleled singing and said ldquoHer voice was not just a confluence of notes but an unspoken bond of emotions that will remain alive in every heart Her songs will continue to echo for generations to comerdquo He extended deep condolences to the family the music fraternity and millions of fans across the world hellip pictwittercomDEj58KaBZAmdash Piyush Goyal PiyushGoyal April 12 2026Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said the passing of Asha Bhosle marks the loss of a great musical empress calling her a bright star of Indian music whose melodies captivated the worldHe said ldquoThe lsquosaptakrsquo of music has been orphaned lsquoAbhi Na Jao Chhodkarrsquo is echoing in every heart todayrdquoA vibrant source of musical energy Eknath ShindeShinde added that the end of Asha Bhoslersquos journey marks the end of a golden era of music He further stated that the void left by her passing is deeply felt in every household as if a member of the family has been lost The Shiv Sena chief described her as not just a singer but a vibrant source of musical energy whose versatility across bhajans lavanis film songs and westernstyle music left an indelible mark He also noted her Guinness World Record for the highest number of recorded songs calling her life journey an inspiration born out of determination and resilience hellip pictwittercomY0lQV89HcUmdash Eknath Shinde mieknathshinde April 12 2026Deputy CM Sunetra Ajit Pawar also paid rich tributes stating that with Asha Bhoslersquos demise a golden era of music has endedldquoThe Queen of Sur melody has gone behind the curtain of timerdquo she stated in her condolence messagePawar highlighted the legendary singerrsquos exceptional sweetness versatility and emotional depth noting how her voice enthralled audiences for decades through thousands of songs in Hindi Marathi and several other Indian languages She specially mentioned evergreen hits such as lsquoPiya Tu Ab To Aajarsquo lsquoDum Maro Dumrsquo lsquoIn Aankhon Ki Mastirsquo and lsquoChura Liya Hai Tumnersquo describing Asha Bhosles style as a beautiful blend of modernity and tradition lsquorsquo hellip pictwittercomoA9TxrIM6tmdash Sunetra Ajit Pawar SunetraA_Pawar April 12 2026According to official information all medical formalities will be completed on Sunday The public will be able to pay their last respects on April 13 Monday from 11 am to 3 pm Her last rites will be performed at 4 pm at Shivaji Park Crematorium with full state honoursMeanwhile Maharashtra Cabinet Minister for Information Technology and Cultural Affairs Ashish Shelar called it ldquoa sad day for the entire country and the state marking the end of an era with the passing of Asha BhoslerdquoIn a deeply personal tribute Ashish Shelar said ldquoToday I have lost my beloved sister The veena of Goddess Saraswati has fallen silent Ashatai overcame every sorrow in her life with a smile and gave immense love to me as a brother The richness of my life has diminished todayrdquo hellip pictwittercomlo7Tw60BjBmdash Adv Ashish Shelar ShelarAshish April 12 2026West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee also expressed profound sadness remembering Asha Bhosle as a great musical genius who reigned over hearts for generationsShe noted the singerrsquos immense popularity in Bengal and recalled that the state had conferred its highest civilian award Bangabibhushan on her in 2018Nationalist Congress Party SP leader Rohit Pawar described Asha Bhoslersquos voice as magical and mesmerising that ruled Indian music for over six decadesMaharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule also offered an emotional tribute calling her an extraordinary personality whose contribution to music was like a university of melodyAsha Bhosle was known worldwide for her versatility mdash rendering everything from cabaret numbers and lavanis to bhakti geet ovis abhangs and film songs in more than 20 languages Her iconic BhaiBeej ovi ldquoSoniyacha Tati Ujalya Jyotihelliprdquo continues to resonate in Maharashtrian households