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Jackie Shroff Scolds Paparazzi Over Insensitive Questions
13 Apr
Summary
- Jackie Shroff questioned photographers' sensitivity at a funeral.
- He asked how they would feel if their mother passed away.
- Asha Bhosle died at 92 due to multiple-organ failure.
Actor Jackie Shroff was visibly upset as he arrived to pay his respects at the funeral of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle in Mumbai. Photographers at the scene posed insensitive questions, prompting Shroff to confront them.
He sternly questioned the appropriateness of asking about his feelings during such a somber occasion. "How would it feel if someone's mother passes away? Our mother is gone," he stated, highlighting the gravity of the moment.
Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2026, at the age of 92 following a heart attack and subsequent hospital admission. The cause of death was attributed to multiple-organ failure.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his condolences, remembering Asha Bhosle as one of India's most iconic and versatile voices whose musical journey enriched the nation's cultural heritage.
The singer's final rites were scheduled to take place on the evening of April 13, 2026, in Mumbai with full state honors.
