India`s legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday. Earlier, she was admitted to Mumbai`s Breach Candy hospital, following a chest infection and extreme exhaustion.
Her last rites will be performed at 4 pm on Monday. She had recorded more than 12,000 songs.
Following her demise, the Indian cricket fraternity paid a heartfelt tribute.
Team India stalwart Virat Kohli shared a story on his official social media handle, which read, “Rest in peace, Asha Bhosle ji. Your voice touched millions and will live on forever in our hearts. Om Shanti”.
Legendary Team India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar also shared a post on his official social media handle. “A deeply sad day for India, and for music lovers across the world. For us, Asha Tai was family. Today, words feel too small for the loss we feel. One moment the heart falls silent, and the next, it drifts through the countless melodies she gifted all of us. It feels as though time itself has paused. Yet through her eternal songs, she will remain timeless forever. Thank you, Tai, for filling our lives with warmth, grace, and unforgettable music. We will miss you beyond words, Asha Tai,” read his post`s caption.
A deeply sad day for India, and for music lovers across the world.
For us, Asha Tai was family. Today, words feel too small for the loss we feel. One moment the heart falls silent, and the next, it drifts through the countless melodies she gifted all of us.
It feels as…
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 12, 2026
Former Team India cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Yuvraj Singh also took to their official social media handles to pay their condolences.
“Grew up listening to her voice… and it never got old. Asha Bhosle ji will always remain timeless. Om Shanti,” Dhawan wrote.
“Grew up listening to Asha ji… didn’t matter the mood, there was always a song of hers that fit it perfectly. So many memories, so many emotions tied to that voice. It feels like a part of our growing up has gone silent today. Rest in peace Asha ji My deepest condolences. #AshaBhonsale,” said Yuvraj.
Grew up listening to her voice… and it never got old. Asha Bhosle ji will always remain timeless. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/aLV8MQfNBi
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) April 12, 2026
Grew up listening to Asha ji… didn’t matter the mood, there was always a song of hers that fit it perfectly. So many memories, so many emotions tied to that voice. It feels like a part of our growing up has gone silent today.
Rest in peace Asha ji 🙏 My deepest condolences.… pic.twitter.com/tHFJeHrotF
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 12, 2026
The incumbent vice-president of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Rajeev Shukla also shared a heartfelt note on his official social media handle.
“The news of the demise of Asha Bhosle ji, an invaluable treasure of the Indian music world, is extremely heartbreaking. Her melodious voice and immortal songs will forever remain alive in our hearts. May God grant peace to the departed soul and provide strength to the bereaved family during this difficult time. Humble tribute,” read his post.
भारतीय संगीत जगत की अमूल्य धरोहर आशा भोंसले जी के निधन का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद है। उनकी मधुर आवाज़ और अमर गीत सदैव हमारे दिलों में जीवित रहेंगे। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करें और शोक संतप्त परिवार को इस कठिन समय में संबल दें। विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि। pic.twitter.com/xWrPuE2KL4
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) April 12, 2026
Team India`s current head coach Gautam Gambhir wrote, “Saddened by the demise of legendary Asha Bhosle Ji. Her elegance and incomparable talent will always remain in our memories!“.
Saddened by the demise of legendary Asha Bhosle Ji. Her elegance and incomparable talent will always remain in our memories! pic.twitter.com/5jK25lRkIE
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 12, 2026
One of the most renowned commentators in cricket, Harsha Bhogle, also took to his official social media handle to pay tribute to the late singer.
“First Lata Mangeshkar. Now Asha Bhosle. Different styles, both touched by greatness. So many great songs, for me Umrao Jaan was the cherry on the top. The last survivor of the great era of Rafi, Kishore, Mukesh, Manna Dey, Talat, Geeta Dutt, Lata and Asha is gone and while we use the expression loosely, it is really the end of an era,” he wrote.
First Lata Mangeshkar. Now Asha Bhosle. Different styles, both touched by greatness. So many great songs, for me Umrao Jaan was the cherry on the top. The last survivor of the great era of Rafi, Kishore, Mukesh, Manna Dey, Talat, Geeta Dutt, Lata and Asha is gone and while we use…
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 12, 2026
