The artist who redefined playback singing, who reinvented himself with every song, whose versatility knew no bounds, the one and only Asha Bhosle, passed away today in Mumbai. The news of his death was confirmed by his son in a heartbreaking moment. It goes without saying that an era has ended with him today. Asha Bhosle was not just a singer; he was the epitome of craftsmanship, the voice that put Indian music on the global map. Thus, in his loving memory, the Bollywood actor Aayush Sharma shared a touching tribute. He described him as a ‘global ambassador’ of Indian culture. Read below what Aayush Sharma had to say to Asha Bhosle in an interaction with us.
According to Aayush Sharma, Asha Bhosle represented India to the world with grace
Expressing deep grief, Aayush said, “Deeply saddened to learn of Asha Bhosle ji’s demise. This loss goes beyond anyone individually, and for the entire film fraternity, it truly feels like the end of a golden era in music.” Paying tribute to his legacy and expressing gratitude for all the gems he created and presented, he added, “He was not just an icon of Indian cinema, but a global ambassador of our culture, representing India with grace and excellence across stages and generations.”
Asha Bhosle’s songs shaped our childhood, says Aayush Sharma
The ‘Loveyatri’ actor, with a heavy heart, went on to describe Asha Bhosle as the “eternal architect of melodies”. “He gave us songs that shaped our childhoods and live with us today,” he said before concluding, “although that magical era will never return, his voice and legacy will live on forever, echoing in hearts around the world.”Asha Bhosle’s last rites will be performed tomorrow at 4 pm at Shivaji Park. All near and dear ones can pay their respects at antim darshan at his residence at 11 am tomorrow.
