Union Minister of State for Social Justice Ramdas Athawale on Sunday expressed grief over the death of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, saying her passing marks a significant loss for Indian film music.

A defining voice of Indian cinema

In a statement, Athawale said Bhosle’s contribution to Indian cinema went beyond playback singing, describing her as a defining voice whose absence would be deeply felt across the industry. He noted that her career, spanning decades, shaped the sound of Hindi and regional cinema alike.