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Bollywood Icon Asha Bhosle Dies at 92
12 Apr
Summary
- Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away at 92.
- She held a Guinness Record for most studio recordings.
- Bhosle was twice Grammy nominated and received India's highest honors.
The iconic Indian playback singer and Bollywood legend, Asha Bhosle, has died at the age of 92. Her passing occurred in Mumbai due to cardiac arrest, with her son Anand confirming the news. Bhosle's illustrious career began at age nine, and she was recognized by Guinness World Records in 2011 for the most studio recordings.
Throughout her career, Bhosle was honored with numerous accolades, including two Grammy nominations and India's Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000. She also received the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian honor, in 2008. She continued to engage with her audience in her later years, launching an online talent show in 2020.
Bhosle's personal life included two marriages and three children. Her first marriage to Ganpatrao Bhosle lasted from 1949 to 1960, and her second to R. D. Burman from 1980 until his death in 1994. She famously adapted her singing style, which initially drew criticism but ultimately gained her a significant fanbase.
