April 12, 2026 6:43 PM

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President Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi express condolences on demise of Asha Bhosle

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah expressed condolences on the passing of legendary singer Asha Bhosle. 

In a social media post, President Droupadi Murmu said that her demise has created a huge void in the world of music. President Murmu said that Asha Bhosle’s legendary career as an iconic singer has defined an era of music in India. The President said that the late singer led her life on her own terms as an artist and as an individual. She added that Asha Bhosle enriched Indian music for decades with her melodious and timeless voice. President Murmu said that her demise is an irreparable loss to music lovers and asserted that her music will live forever.

In a social media post, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan said that Asha Bhosle’s versatile voice allowed her to effortlessly transition across genres, mastering soulful ghazals and traditional bhajans, leaving an indelible mark on Indian music. He added that Asha Bhosle’s timeless voice and musical legacy will continue to resonate in the hearts of millions and inspire generations to come.

In a social media post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Asha Bhosle was one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known. He said that her extraordinary musical journey, spanning decades, enriched the country’s cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world. The Prime Minister said that, be it her soulful melodies or vibrant compositions, her voice carried timeless brilliance. Mr Modi said that he would always cherish the interactions he had with her. The Prime Minister expressed condolences to her family, admirers and music lovers and expressed hope that she would continue to inspire generations and her songs would forever echo in people’s lives.

In a social media post, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the demise of singer Asha Bhosle is an irreplaceable loss for the music world. He said that as a playback singer, she lent her voice to thousands of films and music albums, and generations of Indians have listened to and hummed her songs. The Defence Minister said that the echo of her sweet melodies will forever remain. He expressed condolences to her family and fans in this hour of grief. 
 
Home Minister Amit Shah said that Asha Tai not only carved out a unique identity with her sweet voice and unparalleled talent but also enriched Indian music further through her melodies. The Home Minister said that her extraordinary ability to adapt to every genre of music won over every heart and touched millions of hearts. Mr Shah said Asha Bhosle left an indelible mark not just in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Gujarati, and many other languages but also in folk songs. He added, Asha Tai’s voice held as much tenderness as her demeanour did simplicity and warmth.
 
Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said she leaves behind an enduring musical legacy. In his message, Mr Vaishnaw said her contribution to Indian music will always be remembered with deep respect.