Watch: MCA pays special tribute to Asha Bhosle during MI vs RCB IPL 2026 clash

The cricketing world joined millions across the globe in mourning the passing of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who died on Sunday at the age of 92. Widely regarded as one of the most iconic and versatile voices in Indian music, her extraordinary career spanned over eight decades, leaving behind a timeless legacy that shaped generations of listeners.

Following the news, several cricketers and sporting personalities expressed their condolences on social media. From current stars to former legends, many reflected on how her songs were integral to their lives, highlighting her influence beyond music.

As a mark of respect, the Mumbai Indians and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru observed a minute of silence before their IPL 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium. Players, officials, and fans stood united in tribute as her classic songs played in the stadium, honouring her enduring legacy.

Watch the special video here:

Who is Asha Bhosle? A look at her legendary musical journey

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.

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MCA honours iconic singer during MI vs RCB match

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle during the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Ahead of the match at Wankhede Stadium, a solemn minute of silence was observed. Players, match officials, and a large weekend crowd stood in respectful silence before the umpires signalled the start of play. During the game, the stadium’s sound system played several of Asha Bhosle’s iconic songs during breaks, creating a moving tribute to her lasting contribution to Indian music and culture.

According to a source, Mumbai Indians players also wore black armbands during the match as a mark of respect. The gesture reflected the team’s tribute to the legendary singer and her enduring legacy.