Asha Bhosle, one of the most versatile and prolific voices in Indian music, has died at the age of 92 on Sunday, April 12.
The veteran singer had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on April 11 and was undergoing treatment in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) unit. Dr Pratit Samdani of the hospital had earlier confirmed that she was receiving medical care, CNBC reports.
Asha Bhosle, September 8, 1933 — April 12, 2026 was an Indian playback singer, entrepreneur, actress and television personality who predominantly worked in Indian cinema.
Known for her versatility, she had been described in the media as one of the greatest and most influential singers in Hindi cinema.
In her career spanning over eight decades she has recorded songs for films and albums in various Indian languages and received several accolades including two National Film Awards, four BFJA Awards, eighteen Maharashtra State Film Awards, nine Filmfare Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award and a record seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer, in addition to two Grammy nominations.
In 2000, she was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest award in the field of cinema.
In 2008, she was honored by the Government of India with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honor of the country.
The Guinness Book of World Records acknowledged her in 2011 as the most recorded artist in music history.
