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Cricket Stars Mourn Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle
12 Apr
Summary
- Mumbai Indians and RCB wore black armbands to honor Asha Bhosle.
- A moment of silence was observed for the legendary singer.
- Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar shared emotional tributes.
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru teams observed a moment of silence and wore black armbands to honor the late singer Asha Bhosle. The legendary vocalist, who passed away at 92, was celebrated for her pivotal role in shaping Hindi film music from the 1950s to the 1970s.
Bhosle's illustrious career spanned over eight decades, earning her prestigious accolades including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan. Cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to express their deep sorrow and respect for the singer.
Kohli fondly recalled Bhosle's voice touching millions, stating it would live on forever. Tendulkar, who considered Bhosle like family, shared an emotional message on X, describing her songs as eternal gifts that filled lives with warmth and grace.