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Usha Mangeshkar: No One Can Replace Lata and Asha Bhosle

Veteran singer Usha Mangeshkar has expressed grief over the sudden passing of her sister Asha Bhosle. She said that there will be no one like the late legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle again. Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai after being admitted to Breach Candy Hospital. Usha Mangeshkar plans to dedicate a Marathi song in her memory.

Key Points: Usha Mangeshkar on Asha Bhosle's Death: No One Like Her

  • Asha Bhosle passes away at 92 in Mumbai
  • Usha Mangeshkar expresses grief
  • She says no one can replace Lata and Asha Bhosle
  • Usha plans to dedicate a Marathi song to her sister
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Usha Mangeshkar: There will be no one like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle again

Veteran singer Usha Mangeshkar mourns Asha Bhosle's passing, saying there will never be another like her or Lata Mangeshkar. She plans a tribute song.

Usha Mangeshkar: There will be no one like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle again
"There will never be another like her... neither Lata Mangeshkar nor Asha Bhosle - Usha Mangeshkar"

Mumbai, May 2

Veteran singer Usha Mangeshkar has expressed grief over the sudden passing of her sister Asha Bhosle. She said that there will be no one like the late legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle again.

"Asha Tai is no more. We never imagined that she would leave us so suddenly. But the way she was, she would always say, 'I will never sit down, I will stand and will keep working', and that's exactly how she left," said Usha Mangeshkar, the youngest among four Mangeshkar sisters, after Lata Mangeshkar, Meena Khadikar and Asha Bhosle as well as only elder from brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar.

She further told IANS: "In a way, it feels good that her wish was fulfilled, but of course, it is a moment of grief for our family, and for India as well."

As a tribute, she shared that she would dedicate a Marathi song in her memory.

"A great singer has passed away, and there will never be another like her... neither Lata Mangeshkar nor Asha Bhosle. I will dedicate a Marathi song to her Jivalaga rahile re," Usha Mangeshkar concluded.

Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai. The singer was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on April 12.

One of the most influential singers of her time, Asha Bhosle, recorded her first playback song for the 1943 Marathi drama 'Majha Bal'. She is known for lending her voice to some noteworthy numbers such as 'Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko', 'Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani', 'Kya Ghazab Karte Ho Ji', 'O Haseena Zulfonwale Jane Jahan', and 'Ye Ladka Hay Allah Kaisa Hai Diwana', to name just a few.

Usha Mangeshkar has recorded many Marathi, Manipuri, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Nepali, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Odia, and Assamese songs. She gained prominence in 1975 after singing devotional songs for the movie Jai Santoshi Maa.

- IANS

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Priya S
Usha ji's words hit deep - 'she will stand, she will keep working'. That was Asha Bhosle's spirit. Even at 92, she was active. But honestly, I feel we should also celebrate Usha ji's own contributions. She often lived in the shadow of her more famous sisters, but her devotional songs touched millions.
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Vikram M
Growing up in the 80s and 90s, Asha Bhosle's songs were the soundtrack of our lives. From 'Chura Liya Hai Tumne' to 'Dil Cheez Kya Hai', her versatility was unmatched. The Mangeshkar family gave India a cultural treasure that can never be replaced. RIP Asha Tai. 🙏
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Sarah B
I first discovered Asha Bhosle through the film 'Mughal-E-Azam' - her classical numbers are just timeless. While I know Lata ji is considered the gold standard, I think Asha ji brought a unique playfulness and range that was special. Sad day for music lovers worldwide.
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Rohit P
Usha ji is right - there will never be another Lata-Asha. But let's not forget the other singers who have kept Indian music alive. While we mourn this loss, we should also appreciate artists like Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, and others who carry the legacy forward. Still, this is a huge void. 😢
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Kavya N
The dedication of a Marathi song 'Jivalaga rahile re' is so touching. Our regional language songs often get overlooked, but the Mangeshkar sisters always kept their roots. Asha Tai recorded songs in over 20 languages!

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