Lok Sabha Secretariat press release · 12 April 2026 · pibtracker filter

LOK SABHA SPEAKER CONDOLES THE DEMISE OF LEGENDARY SINGER SMT ASHA BHOSLE

PRID2251332 MinistryLok Sabha Secretariat Released12 April 2026 Reading6 min

Posted On: 12 APR 2026 7:17PM by PIB Delhi Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has expressed deep grief over the passing of the legendary playback singer, Smt. Asha Bhosle. In his condolence message, Shri Birla highlighted her monumental contribution to the world of Indian art and music. Paying tribute to the veteran singer, Shri Birla stated: "The demise of renowned singer Asha Bhosle Ji is extremely saddening. Honoured with prestigious awards including the Padma Vibhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Asha Ji played an unparalleled role in enriching the Indian art world for a long time." He further noted that by singing in Hindi, Marathi, and numerous other languages, she played a pivotal role in bringing Indian music and cinema to the global stage. Shri Birla described her passing as a profound loss to the nation's cultural heritage. Shri Birla extended his heartfelt condolences to her grieving family members and countless fans across the world. सुप्रसिद्ध गायिका आशा भोसले जी का निधन अत्यंत दुःखद है। पद्म विभूषण, दादा साहेब फाल्के सहित कई प्रतिष्ठित पुरस्कारों से सम्मानित आशा जी ने लंबे समय तक भारतीय कला जगत को समृद्ध बनाने में अनुपम भूमिका निभाई। हिंदी, मराठी के साथ ही कई भाषाओं में गायन कर उन्होंने भारतीय गीत-संगीत और… — Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 12, 2026 *** AM (Release ID: 2251332) Visitor Counter : 381 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Marathi , Bengali , Punjabi , Gujarati , Kannada Lok Sabha Secretariat LOK SABHA SPEAKER CONDOLES THE DEMISE OF LEGENDARY SINGER SMT ASHA BHOSLE Posted On: 12 APR 2026 7:17PM by PIB Delhi Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has expressed deep grief over the passing of the legendary playback singer, Smt. Asha Bhosle. In his condolence message, Shri Birla highlighted her monumental contribution to the world of Indian art and music. Paying tribute to the veteran singer, Shri Birla stated: "The demise of renowned singer Asha Bhosle Ji is extremely saddening. Honoured with prestigious awards including the Padma Vibhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Asha Ji played an unparalleled role in enriching the Indian art world for a long time." He further noted that by singing in Hindi, Marathi, and numerous other languages, she played a pivotal role in bringing Indian music and cinema to the global stage. Shri Birla described her passing as a profound loss to the nation's cultural heritage. Shri Birla extended his heartfelt condolences to her grieving family members and countless fans across the world. सुप्रसिद्ध गायिका आशा भोसले जी का निधन अत्यंत दुःखद है। पद्म विभूषण, दादा साहेब फाल्के सहित कई प्रतिष्ठित पुरस्कारों से सम्मानित आशा जी ने लंबे समय तक भारतीय कला जगत को समृद्ध बनाने में अनुपम भूमिका निभाई। हिंदी, मराठी के साथ ही कई भाषाओं में गायन कर उन्होंने भारतीय गीत-संगीत और… — Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 12, 2026 *** AM (Release ID: 2251332) Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has expressed deep grief over the passing of the legendary playback singer, Smt. Asha Bhosle. In his condolence message, Shri Birla highlighted her monumental contribution to the world of Indian art and music. Paying tribute to the veteran singer, Shri Birla stated: "The demise of renowned singer Asha Bhosle Ji is extremely saddening. Honoured with prestigious awards including the Padma Vibhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Asha Ji played an unparalleled role in enriching the Indian art world for a long time." He further noted that by singing in Hindi, Marathi, and numerous other languages, she played a pivotal role in bringing Indian music and cinema to the global stage. Shri Birla described her passing as a profound loss to the nation's cultural heritage. Shri Birla  extended his heartfelt condolences to her grieving family members and countless fans across the world. सुप्रसिद्ध गायिका आशा भोसले जी का निधन अत्यंत दुःखद है। पद्म विभूषण, दादा साहेब फाल्के सहित कई प्रतिष्ठित पुरस्कारों से सम्मानित आशा जी ने लंबे समय तक भारतीय कला जगत को समृद्ध बनाने में अनुपम भूमिका निभाई। हिंदी, मराठी के साथ ही कई भाषाओं में गायन कर उन्होंने भारतीय गीत-संगीत और…— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) <a href="https://twitter.com/ombirlakota/status/2043249066059166075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2026</a> *** AM " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; 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