Boy George Mourns Asha Bhosle: "Your Voice Was Like Silk"

Taking to his Instagram handle, Boy George remembered Bhosle's iconic voice and their musical collaboration, writing, "God bless the amazing #ashabhosle who sang the glorious vocals on Bow Down Mister. Rest in peace, your voice was like silk. #harekrishnaharekrishnakrishnakrishnahareharehareramahareramaramaramaharehare"

Bhosle collaborated with pop band Culture Club lead singer Boy George for the track, 'Bow Down Mister'.

Known for her versatility and distinctive voice, Bhosle collaborated with several international artists during her illustrious career, leaving a lasting impact on the global music landscape.

Her contribution to music spanned over eight decades, with thousands of songs across genres, making her one of the most celebrated playback singers in Indian cinema.

British band Cornershop also paid tribute to the veteran singer. The group are best known for their single 'Brimful of Asha'. Singer Tjinder Singh wrote in the tribute, "The world and all India grieve today. We don't know whether a candle has gone out or has been lit, such was the stature of Asha Bhosle. They say she liked cricket and in that respect she had a great innings, which equalled exactly that of her equally revered sister Lata Mangeshkar. During those years few have reached the ability to be loved in so many languages and dialects, and even fewer have reached so many with the astonishment of heart that her songs gave us. We say goodbye, with all grace, to Sadhi Rani, Our Lady that helped us throughout all our good and difficult times."

Asha Bhosle passed away in Mumbai on Sunday at the age of 92, marking the end of an era in Indian music.

Doctor Prateet Samdani of Breach Candy Hospital confirmed that the veteran singer had been dealing with multiple health issues and died due to organ failure.

As news of her passing spread on Sunday, several well-known names from cinema and politics reached her Mumbai residence to pay their last respects. Among those who visited her home were Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar, and veteran actress Shabana Azmi. She had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday evening following extreme exhaustion and a chest infection.

The veteran singer's granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle, had earlier confirmed her hospitalisation through a social media statement, requesting privacy for the family. "My grandmother, Asha Bhosle, due to extreme exhaustion and suffering a chest infection, has been admitted to hospital... Treatment is ongoing, and hopefully everything will be well," she had said.

Known for her incredible range and versatility, Asha Bhosle gave Indian cinema countless evergreen songs across many decades. Some of her most loved tracks include 'Dil Cheez Kya Hai,' 'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja,' 'Mera Kuchh Saaman,' and 'Chura Liya Hai Tumne.'

- ANI