The last of the living legends of Indian film music, Asha BhosleBreach Candy died in hospital on Sunday at the age of 92. With a career spanning over seven decades, he won hearts across India and the world. He had been hospitalized a day earlier for heart and respiratory complications that led to multi-organ failure. His last rites will be performed at Shivaji Park with honors from across the state. Born Deenanath Mangeshkar on September 8, 1933 in Sangli, he started singing at a young age, making his debut in 1943 with ‘Chala Chala Nav Bala’ from ‘Majha Bal’.
Asha Bhosle’s legacy rooted in music
Born into the famous family of Deenanath Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle’s early years were heavily influenced by music. However, the untimely death of their father placed an enormous responsibility on the young siblings, prompting them to pursue the singing profession from a very young age, laying the foundations for an extraordinary but challenging career.
Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar : The brothers and sisters made a time
Asha Bhosle grew up alongside the biggest names in Indian music, including Lata Mangeshkar. His family also included siblings Usha Mangeshkar, Meena Khadikar and Hridaynath Mangeshkar. Despite being surrounded by such great talent, cultivating her identity required resilience, determination and a willingness to experiment beyond conventional boundaries.Asha Bhosle’s personal life was full of ups and downs. She was married to Ganpatrao Bhosle at a young age, but the relationship eventually ended. Later, she married a legendary composer RD in Burma it became a defining part, both personally and professionally. Together, they created several iconic songs, leaving a lasting impact on the musical landscape of Hindi cinema.
Asha Bhosle’s family and legacy
Asha Bhosle was a devoted mother to her three children, Hemant, Anand and Varsha, largely on her own after her separation from her first husband. Life dealt painful blows with the loss of her son Hemant in 2015 and daughter Varsha in 2012. Today, his grandson Zanai Bhosle carries on the family’s artistic legacy, reflecting the enduring influence of a musical dynasty.
