End of an Era: Asha Bhosle Dies at 92, Final Rites at Shivaji Park At 4 pm On Monday

Mumbai: Legendary singer Asha Bhosle has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 92 on Sunday, marking the end of an era in Indian music. The veteran singer was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday due to chest infection and respiratory problems.

Who informed about Asha Bhosle's death?

On Sunday, Asha Bhosle's son, Anand Bhosle, confirmed the news of her death. 

While speaking to the media, Anand said, "Meri mataji Shrimati Asha Bhosle inka aaj nidhan ho chuka hai. Woh Jahan rehti thi, Casa grand lower parel 11am, wahan unke antim darshan honge, wahan aaiye aur kal dopahar ko 4 baje Shivaji park unka antim sanskar hoga (She passed away today. Those who wish to pay their last respects can visit her residence tomorrow at 11 am. The last rites will be performed tomorrow at 4 pm at Shivaji Park)."

When and where will the funeral take place?

The singer's body will be kept for public viewing at her home in Lower Parel at 11 am on Monday.

The last rites of Asha Bhosle will be performed on Monday at Shivaji Park in Dadar at 4 pm, the same place where her sister Lata Mangeshkar was also cremated. 

Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said that Asha Bhosle's body will be kept at her home from 11 am to 3 pm on Monday, and the funeral will take place at 4 pm at Shivaji Park.

What was the reason of death?

Dr. Pratik Samdani of Breach Candy Hospital confirmed the legendary singer Asha Bhosle's death.

Dr. Samdani said, "Asha Bhosle breathed her last today at Breach Candy Hospital. She died due to multi-organ failure."

Why was Asha Bhosle admitted?

Asha Bhosle was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday after her health suddenly deteriorated. Asha Tai, who has been spreading the magic of her voice for six decades, was under the supervision of doctors.

On Saturday, Zanai Bhosle, who is the granddaughter of Asha Bhosle, informed that legendary singer had been hospitalized due to extreme exhaustion and chest infection. 

Taking to Instagram, Zanai shared a photo with her grandmother and wrote, "My grandmother, Asha Bhosle due to extreme exhaustion and suffering  a chest infection has been admitted to hospital and we request you to value our privacy. Treatment is ongoing and hopefully everything will be well and we shall update you positively."