Mumbai: Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and former chief ministers Sushilkumar Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray paid tribute to the mortal remains of singing legend Asha Bhosle at her residence here on Monday.
The 92-year-old singer, who mesmerised generations with her unforgettable melodies across seven decades, passed away on Sunday due to multi-organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
Governor Varma laid a wreath at Bhosle’s mortal remains, which were draped in the national flag and placed in the lobby of her Casa Grand residence in Lower Parel.
Her timeless songs played softly in the background, adding to the solemn atmosphere as he conveyed condolences to the grieving family.
Former CMs Shinde and Thackeray were seen consoling Bhosle’s family members, including her son Anand and granddaughter Zanai.
Thackeray’s wife, Rashmi, her eyes moist with sorrow, extended her condolences to Bhosle’s family members.
Maharashtra ministers Ashish Shelar and Mangal Prabhat Lodha, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule and NCP leader Praful Patel also paid respects to the late singer.
The funeral will be held at Shivaji Park in Dadar at 4 pm with state honours.
Affectionately known as Ashatai, the legendary singer was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan and Maharashtra Bhushan awards.
Renowned for her versatility, she gifted the world countless classics, including “Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar,” “In Ankhon Ki Masti,” “Dil Cheez Kya Hai,” “Piya Tu Ab to Aaja,” “Duniya Mein Logon Ko,” and “Zaara Se Jhoom Loon Main.”
