"Timeless voice " - Cricket world pays tribute as legendary singer Asha Bhosle passes away at 92

The cricket world is in deep sadness after the news of legendary singer Asha Bhosle's passing away at the age of 92. She was one of the most loved voices in India and gave many unforgettable songs over her long career. Fans from all over the world are paying tribute to her.

Many people from the cricket world also shared their respect and love for her. Players, teams, and fans remembered her beautiful songs and her great contribution to music. They said her voice will always live in the hearts of people.

Asha Bhosle’s death is a big loss for the whole country. She was not only a singer but also an inspiration for many generations. As tributes continue to come in, people are remembering her amazing journey and her golden voice.

Who is Asha Bhosle?

Asha Bhosle was born in Goar, Sangli, which is now in Maharashtra. She came from a very musical family. Her father, Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, was a well-known actor and classical singer on the Marathi stage. Her mother was Shevanti, a Gujarati woman. When Asha Bhosle was only nine years old, her father passed away. After this, her family moved from Pune to Kolhapur and later to Mumbai.

After her father’s death, Bhosle and her elder sister Lata Mangeshkar started singing and acting in films at a young age. They did this to help support their family. Asha Bhosle grew up in a house where music was very important. Her sisters Lata, Usha, and Meena also became singers, while her brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar became a music director. This made the Mangeshkar family one of the most famous music families in India.

At the age of 16, the legendary singer married Ganpatrao Bhosle, who was 31 years old. She married against her family’s wishes. Later, she faced problems in her married life and returned to her maternal home with her children. She also had a separation from Ganpatrao in 1960. Later in life, she married famous music director Rahul Dev Burman in 1980.

Asha Bhosle had three children with Ganpatrao Bhosle. Her eldest son, Hemant Bhosle, worked for some time as a music director after leaving his job as a pilot. He passed away in 2015 due to cancer. Her daughter Varsha worked as a columnist but sadly died by suicide in 2012 at the age of 56. Her youngest son, Anand Bhosle, manages her career. Her grandson Chaitanya (Chintu) Bhosle is also in music and is part of a boy band called “A Band of Boys.” Her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle works in business and manages an Apple store in Mumbai.

She started singing at the age of 10. Her first song was for the Marathi film Majha Bal in 1943. She entered Hindi films in 1948 with the song “Saawan Aaya” in the film Chunariya. She became more popular after her songs in the film Naya Daur in 1957. She sang for many leading actresses and became one of the top playback singers in India.

She recorded songs in many Indian languages like Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Punjabi. She is known for singing thousands of songs, more than most singers of her time. She also entered the Guinness World Records for the most studio recordings. She received many big awards like the Padma Vibhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

In her later years, she was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital due to heart and breathing problems. She passed away at the age of 92 due to multi-organ failure, as shared by her family and doctors. Her son Anand Bhosle confirmed the news of her death. Her passing is a huge loss for Indian music, and people all over the world are remembering her with respect and love.

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Cricket Fraternity Pays Heartfelt Tribute as Legendary Singer Passes Away

After the news of her passing, many cricketers and sports personalities shared their grief on social media. They paid heartfelt tributes to the legendary singer. Current players and former stars remembered her songs and said they grew up listening to her music.

They also said that her music was loved by all generations. Many cricketers shared how her songs were a big part of their childhood. They said her voice brought happiness and peace to people from all walks of life.

Her influence was not only in music but also in sports and daily life. She inspired many people, including athletes, with her timeless songs. Here is how the cricket fraternity reacted.