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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. Her funeral will be held on Monday at 4 pm at Shivaji Park.
Her passing marks the end of a melodious era in Indian cinema, one she helped create with her versatile talents. As news of her passing spread, music lovers and the film industry were in mourning.
Born in 1933 into a music-loving family, Asha Tai discovered her connection with music at a very young age. When the veteran singer entered the world of playback singing in the 1950s, she astonished everyone with her distinctive style and vocal flexibility.
Asha Bhosle redefined not only classical music but also pop, ghazals, and bubbly ballads. The versatility and depth of her voice have established her among the most respected singers globally.
According to media reports, Asha Bhosle has a net worth of Rs 200 crore to Rs 250 crore. Her primary source of income has been her long and successful music career. She has earned a substantial amount through hit songs and albums over decades.
The veteran singer's live shows and musical tours, both domestic and international, have also been a significant source of income. She also consistently receives royalties from digital streaming and the continued playability of her older songs on the radio.
Asha Bhosle also ran a famous restaurant chain called Asha's. Her restaurants are quite popular, located in several cities. The singer also owns several luxury cars and luxurious properties in Mumbai and Pune.
In her personal life, Asha Bhosle has been married twice. She first married Ganpat Rao. However, they separated after 11 years. With Ganpat Rao, Asha Bhosle had three children (Varsha Bhosle, Hemant Bhosle, and Anand Bhosle). After this, Asha Bhosle married music director RD Burman in 1980. He was six years younger than her. Asha Bhosle and RD Burman have no children of their own.
The singer's daughter, Varsha Bhosle, committed suicide in 2012. Her son, Hemant Bhosle, died of cancer in 2015. Asha Bhosle's son, Anand Bhosle, is a prominent businessman.
Asha Bhosle sang many excellent songs throughout her career. In addition to Hindi, she has sung in 20 Indian and foreign languages. In addition to singing, Asha Bhosle also tried her hand at acting. In 2013, she starred in the Marathi film 'Maai'.