The entire country, along with the Indian film and music industry, is mourning the loss of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who died at the age of 92 on April 12 in Mumbai. The legendary singer breathed her last on Sunday at the Breach Candy Hospital due to multiple-organ failure. After her death, her last wish, which she expressed a few years ago, is now going viral on the internet.
Asha Bhosle death
Asha Bhosle was hospitalised on Saturday, April 11, after her health deteriorated. According to early reports, she complained of respiratory issues. Her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle later clarified that the veteran singer had been hospitalised for exhaustion and a chest infection. The singer was declared dead, due to multiple organ failure, family sources said.
Despite being 92, Asha Bhosle was active in music while she continued working on new projects. Her demise has deeply shaken the entertainment industry, as well as the fans. Meanwhile, fans and celebrities are paying tribute to one of India’s most beloved voices.
Her last rites will be held tomorrow, Monday, April 13, and are expected to be attended by several prominent personalities from the film industry, politics and other fields.
Asha Bhosle`s last wish
About a year before her passing, the legendary singer had opened up about her final wish. During an appearance on the podcast Couple of Things, hosted by actor Amrita Rao and RJ Anmol, she expressed her wish to spend her final moments doing what she loved the most, singing.
The singer said, “Meri khud ki iccha aisi hai ki gaate gaate hi main chali jau. Yehi meri iccha hai. Abhi mujhe seekhne ka kuch nahi hai. Gaana meri life hai. Bachpan se gaya hai. 3 saal se classical, Baba ka sikhaya. Puri life usmein chali gayi hai (My only wish is to die singing. That’s my last wish. I don’t have anything left to learn. Singing is my life. I have been doing that since the age of 3 with my father. I spent my entire life doing that).”
“Film line mein 82 years ho gaye hai. Abhi jake yeh iccha hai ki gaate gaate mera dum nikle. Mujhe sabse zyada khushi hogi ki main gaate gaati jau (It’s been 82 years in the film industry. Now, all I want is to die singing. I will be the happiest if I keep singing through my last days),” she added.