{"id":11538,"date":"2026-04-13T12:22:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=11538"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:22:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:22:41","slug":"130232415-cms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=11538","title":{"rendered":"Salman Zaman: Asha Bhosle passes away at 92: Qawali singer Salman Zaman says, \u2018she introduced Bollywood to true versatility\u2019 &#8211; Exclusive | &#8211; The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-130232398,imgsize-68368,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/salman-zaman-asha-bhosle.jpg\" alt=\"Asha Bhosle passes away at 92: Qawali singer Salman Zaman says, \u2018she introduced Bollywood to true versatility\u2019 - Exclusive\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The legendary singer <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/asha-bhosle\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Asha Bhosle<\/a> left the mortal world at the age of 92. She left behind her music, her legacy, her memories, her essence. Her passing has left a void that can\u2019t be filled. Echoing a similar emotion, popular qawali singer Salman Zaman shares, \u201cShe was a legend.<!-- --> You simply can\u2019t imagine music without Asha Bhosle Ji.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Asha Bhosle introduced Bollywood to true versatility, says Salman Zaman<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018Umrao Jaan\u2019 singer, with a career spanning over a decade, sang in multiple languages. She holds the Guinese Book World Record for the most recorded artists. From playful cabaret songs to soulful ghazals, Asha Bhosle sang in every genre. Thus, remembering her, Salman Zaman says, \u2018She introduced Bollywood to true versatility. Because of her, the industry discovered that a singer could effortlessly move from the softest melodies to the most energetic dance numbers.<!-- -->\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wLCOS vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"ap_Bf\">\n<div class=\"ZM4zO\">\n<p><i class=\"bo2C4\"\/> <span>Watch<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!-- -->Asha Bhosle No More: Bollywood&#8217;s Iconic Voice Falls Silent, Last Rites Details<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>\u201cThere is no comparison. From \u201cDuniya Mein Logon Ko\u201d to \u201cSalona Sa Sajan,\u201d she defined an era and inspired generations,\u201d he continues.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>Paying a heartfelt tribute, he concludes, \u201cIt\u2019s a loss for us, but heaven must be celebrating her arrival. Her voice will live on forever.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Asha Bhosle passes away: All about the National Award-winning singer\u2019s last rites<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Asha Bhosle was rushed to the hospital due to a chest infection and severe exhaustion. On Sunday, April 12, 2026, while addressing the media outside the hospital, the singer\u2019s son, Anand Bhosle, confirmed the news of her demise. He also shared that Asha Bhosle\u2019s last rites will be performed at 4 pm in Mumbai, Shivaji Park. The procession will go from her residence to Shivaji Park. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/>Furthermore, full state honours will be accorded to the National Award-winning singer. Her mortal remains have been placed in a glass casket, draped in the tricolour and adorned with white lilies. She was also honoured with a ceremonial salute as part of the state honour.<\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/hindi\/music\/news\/asha-bhosle-passes-away-at-92-qawali-singer-salman-zaman-says-she-introduced-bollywood-to-true-versatility-exclusive\/articleshow\/130232415.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The legendary singer Asha Bhosle left the mortal world at the age of 92. 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