Ranveer Singh pays his last respects to Asha Bhosle
Mumbai, April 13
Before the last rites of legendary singer Asha Bhosle were performed on Monday evening in Mumbai, several prominent figures visited the residence of India's beloved melody queen to pay their respects.
Among them was actor Ranveer Singh, who was seen offering prayers for the departed soul. In visuals that surfaced online, the Dhurandhar star appeared deeply moved as he paid tribute, respectfully touching the glass casket that held Asha Bhosle's mortal remains.
Ranveer also paid a tribute to Asha Bhosle through his post on Instagram Story.
He uploaded a black and white picture with Asha Bhosle and captioned it, "Irreplaceable, incomparable."
Born in 1933, Asha Bhosle began her musical journey at a young age and rose to prominence in the 1950s.
Over her career spanning decades, she recorded thousands of songs across multiple Indian languages, ranging from classical and ghazals to cabaret, pop, and folk. Her work with leading composers and filmmakers made her one of the most influential voices in Indian cinema.
She was honoured with awards, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan, and was recognised by the Guinness World Records in 2011 as the most-recorded artist in music history.
Veteran singer had been dealing with multiple health issues. She died on Sunday due to organ failure. She is survived by her son, Anand, and her grandchildren.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Respect to Ranveer Singh for paying his respects. It's heartening to see the younger generation of stars honour our icons. Asha Tai's contribution is beyond measure. From "Dum Maro Dum" to "Radha Kaise Na Jale"... what a range!
While the tributes are beautiful, I wish the media gave her family more privacy during this time. The constant visuals of the casket and mourners feel intrusive. The focus should be on celebrating her life and legacy, not just who visited.
Guinness World Record holder! That's our pride. She sang for generations. My nani used to hum her songs, my mom danced to them, and now my playlist is full of her classics. An era has truly ended. Om Shanti.
The article mentions her work across languages – that's key. She wasn't just a Bollywood singer. Her Marathi natya sangeet, Bengali songs... she was a pan-Indian artist. We've lost a national treasure.
"Irreplaceable, incomparable" – Ranveer summed it up perfectly. There will never be another voice like hers. The energy, the playfulness, the emotion... it was all there. Feeling so sad today. 😔
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