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Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92

Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92

India is in mourning following the death of Asha Bhosle, the iconic 'Queen of Playback' who defined the sound of modern Indian cinema.

She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital with a chest infection and exhaustion before succumbing to cardiac arrest on Sunday.

Beyond her massive Bollywood repertoire, Bhosle was a global cultural ambassador who collaborated with artists such as Boy George, Michael Stipe, and Gorillaz.

Tributes have poured in from across the film industry and political spectrum, celebrating a legacy that transcended genres and generations.

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Asha Bhosle
Indian playback singer (born 1933)
Mumbai
Capital city in Maharashtra, India
Breach Candy Hospital
Hospital in India
Indian soap opera
Soap operas written, produced, filmed in India, with characters played by Indians
Boy George
British musician (born 1961)