Legendary singer Asha Bhosle was bid a final farewell with full state honours on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Shivaji Park, Mumbai. The 92-year-old icon, whose mortal remains were draped in the tricolour, was mourned by numerous celebrities. Her unparalleled legacy, spanning over eight decades and thousands of songs, continues to inspire.
The final rites for legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be conducted on Monday (April 13, 2026) at Shivaji Park in Mumbai with full state honours- her mortal remains placed in a glass casket, draped in the Indian tricolour and adorned with white lilies, in a farewell befitting one of the greatest musical voices the country has ever produced.
The 92-year-old icon, who passed away on Sunday due to multi-organ failure after being admitted to Breach Candy Hospital with a chest infection and exhaustion, was mourned by admirers at her residence Casa Grande in Lower Parel before the funeral procession made its way to the crematorium. Among those who gathered to pay their final respects were Sachin Tendulkar, Tabu, Riteish Deshmukh, Asha Parekh, Javed Ali, Neil Nitin Mukesh, and Nitin Mukesh. Tributes from Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Chiranjeevi, Hema Malini, and Karan Johar continued to pour in throughout the day as the nation said its final goodbye to the legend.
Asha Bhosle’s final journey and last respects
The feted singer’s mortal remains have been placed in a glass casket, draped in the Indian tricolour and adorned with white lilies, symbolising the nation’s respect for her legacy. A ceremonial police salute was also carried out as part of the state honours. Her son, Anand Bhosle, shared that admirers can pay their last respects at her residence, Casa Grande in Lower Parel, before the funeral procession moves to the Shivaji Park crematorium in Dadar, where the last rites will take place at 4 pm.
Celebrities pay tribute
Several well-known personalities, including Sachin Tendulkar, Tabu, Riteish Deshmukh, Asha Parekh, Javed Ali, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Nitin Mukesh, gathered at the funeral to pay their final respects to Asha Bhosle. Their presence reflected the deep admiration and respect she commanded across generations of artists. Many were seen interacting with family members and offering condolences, remembering her as a timeless voice whose songs continue to resonate with audiences and remain an integral part of Indian cinema’s musical legacy.
Celebrity tributes continue to pour in
Condolences continued to pour in throughout Sunday following the passing of Asha Bhosle, acknowledging her as a towering figure in Indian cinema and music. Prominent names such as Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Chiranjeevi, Hema Malini and Karan Johar paid heartfelt tributes, highlighting her distinctive voice and the profound influence she had on countless music lovers.
Asha Bhosle’s legacy spanning generations
Over a remarkable career spanning more than eight decades, Asha Bhosle recorded over 12,500 songs in multiple languages. From lending her voice to legendary actresses like Meena Kumari, Madhubala and Zeenat Aman to later stars such as Kajol and Urmila Matondkar, along with South Indian icons like Padmini and Vyjayanthimala, her contribution remains unmatched. As the younger sister of Lata Mangeshkar, she carved her own extraordinary path, leaving behind a timeless musical legacy.
