Prime Minister condoles the passing of iconic and versatile singer Asha Bhosle Ji

PM highlights her extraordinary musical journey and timeless brilliance Posted On: 12 APR 2026 2:20PM by PIB Delhi Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep sadness over the passing of Asha Bhosle Ji, acknowledging her as one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known. The Prime Minister remarked that her extraordinary musical journey, which spanned decades, enriched the nation's cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world. Shri Modi noted that whether through her soulful melodies or vibrant compositions, her voice carried a timeless brilliance, adding that he will always cherish the interactions he had with her. The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to her family, admirers, and music lovers. Shri Modi observed that she will continue to inspire generations and her songs will forever echo in people’s lives. The Prime Minister wrote on X: "Deeply saddened by the passing of Asha Bhosle Ji, one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known. Her extraordinary musical journey, spanning decades, enriched our cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world. Be it her soulful melodies or vibrant compositions, her voice carried timeless brilliance. I’ll always cherish the interactions I’ve had with her. My condolences to her family, admirers and music lovers. She will continue to inspire generations and her songs will forever echo in people’s lives." Deeply saddened by the passing of Asha Bhosle Ji, one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known. Her extraordinary musical journey, spanning decades, enriched our cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world. Be it her soulful melodies or… pic.twitter.com/SbFrzf1Meu &mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 12, 2026 &ldquo;भारतातील सर्वात ख्यातनाम आणि अष्टपैलू आवाजांपैकी एक असलेल्या आशा भोसले जी यांच्या निधनाने अतिशय दुःख झाले. त्यांच्या अनेक दशकांच्या अद्वितीय संगीत प्रवासाने आपल्या सांस्कृतिक वारशाला समृद्ध केले आणि जगभरातील असंख्य लोकांच्या मनाला स्पर्श केला. भावपूर्ण गीतांपासून ते जोशपूर्ण संगीत रचनांपर्यंत, त्यांच्या आवाजात कालातीत तेज होते. त्यांच्याशी झालेल्या संवादांच्या आठवणी मी सदैव जपून ठेवेन. त्यांच्या कुटुंबीयांना, चाहत्यांना आणि संगीतप्रेमींना माझ्या भावपूर्ण संवेदना. त्या पुढील पिढ्यांना प्रेरणा देत राहतील आणि त्यांची गाणी सदैव लोकांच्या आयुष्यात गुंजत राहतील.&rdquo; भारतातील सर्वात ख्यातनाम आणि अष्टपैलू आवाजांपैकी एक असलेल्या आशा भोसले जी यांच्या निधनाने अतिशय दुःख झाले. त्यांच्या अनेक दशकांच्या अद्वितीय संगीत प्रवासाने आपल्या सांस्कृतिक वारशाला समृद्ध केले आणि जगभरातील असंख्य लोकांच्या मनाला स्पर्श केला. भावपूर्ण गीतांपासून ते जोशपूर्ण… pic.twitter.com/JsjoxbdCCt &mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 12, 2026 *** MJPS/PRK (Release ID: 2251254) Visitor Counter : 635 Read this release in: Urdu , Marathi , हिन्दी , Bengali , Bengali-TR , Assamese , Manipuri , Punjabi , Gujarati , Odia , Telugu , Kannada , Malayalam Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister condoles the passing of iconic and versatile singer Asha Bhosle Ji PM highlights her extraordinary musical journey and timeless brilliance Posted On: 12 APR 2026 2:20PM by PIB Delhi Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep sadness over the passing of Asha Bhosle Ji, acknowledging her as one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known. The Prime Minister remarked that her extraordinary musical journey, which spanned decades, enriched the nation's cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world. Shri Modi noted that whether through her soulful melodies or vibrant compositions, her voice carried a timeless brilliance, adding that he will always cherish the interactions he had with her. The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to her family, admirers, and music lovers. Shri Modi observed that she will continue to inspire generations and her songs will forever echo in people’s lives. The Prime Minister wrote on X: "Deeply saddened by the passing of Asha Bhosle Ji, one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known. Her extraordinary musical journey, spanning decades, enriched our cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world. Be it her soulful melodies or vibrant compositions, her voice carried timeless brilliance. I’ll always cherish the interactions I’ve had with her. My condolences to her family, admirers and music lovers. She will continue to inspire generations and her songs will forever echo in people’s lives." Deeply saddened by the passing of Asha Bhosle Ji, one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known. Her extraordinary musical journey, spanning decades, enriched our cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world. Be it her soulful melodies or… pic.twitter.com/SbFrzf1Meu &mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 12, 2026 &ldquo;भारतातील सर्वात ख्यातनाम आणि अष्टपैलू आवाजांपैकी एक असलेल्या आशा भोसले जी यांच्या निधनाने अतिशय दुःख झाले. त्यांच्या अनेक दशकांच्या अद्वितीय संगीत प्रवासाने आपल्या सांस्कृतिक वारशाला समृद्ध केले आणि जगभरातील असंख्य लोकांच्या मनाला स्पर्श केला. भावपूर्ण गीतांपासून ते जोशपूर्ण संगीत रचनांपर्यंत, त्यांच्या आवाजात कालातीत तेज होते. त्यांच्याशी झालेल्या संवादांच्या आठवणी मी सदैव जपून ठेवेन. त्यांच्या कुटुंबीयांना, चाहत्यांना आणि संगीतप्रेमींना माझ्या भावपूर्ण संवेदना. त्या पुढील पिढ्यांना प्रेरणा देत राहतील आणि त्यांची गाणी सदैव लोकांच्या आयुष्यात गुंजत राहतील.&rdquo; भारतातील सर्वात ख्यातनाम आणि अष्टपैलू आवाजांपैकी एक असलेल्या आशा भोसले जी यांच्या निधनाने अतिशय दुःख झाले. त्यांच्या अनेक दशकांच्या अद्वितीय संगीत प्रवासाने आपल्या सांस्कृतिक वारशाला समृद्ध केले आणि जगभरातील असंख्य लोकांच्या मनाला स्पर्श केला. भावपूर्ण गीतांपासून ते जोशपूर्ण… pic.twitter.com/JsjoxbdCCt &mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 12, 2026 *** MJPS/PRK (Release ID: 2251254) PM highlights her extraordinary musical journey and timeless brilliance" /> <span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep sadness over the passing of Asha Bhosle Ji, acknowledging her as one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><br /> <span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">The Prime Minister remarked that her extraordinary musical journey, which spanned decades, enriched the nation's cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world. Shri Modi noted that whether through her soulful melodies or vibrant compositions, her voice carried a timeless brilliance, adding that he will always cherish the interactions he had with her.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><br /> <span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to her family, admirers, and music lovers. Shri Modi observed that she will continue to inspire generations and her songs will forever echo in people’s lives.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><br /> <span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">The Prime Minister wrote on X:</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">"Deeply saddened by the passing of Asha Bhosle Ji, one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known. Her extraordinary musical journey, spanning decades, enriched our cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world. Be it her soulful melodies or vibrant compositions, her voice carried timeless brilliance. I’ll always cherish the interactions I’ve had with her.<br /> My condolences to her family, admirers and music lovers. She will continue to inspire generations and her songs will forever echo in people’s lives."</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify">&nbsp;</p> <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Deeply saddened by the passing of Asha Bhosle Ji, one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known. Her extraordinary musical journey, spanning decades, enriched our cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world. Be it her soulful melodies or… <a href="https://t.co/SbFrzf1Meu">pic.twitter.com/SbFrzf1Meu</a></p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2043246488185430184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2026</a> <p style="text-align:justify"><br /> <span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">&ldquo;भारतातील सर्वात ख्यातनाम आणि अष्टपैलू आवाजांपैकी एक असलेल्या आशा भोसले जी यांच्या निधनाने अतिशय दुःख झाले. त्यांच्या अनेक दशकांच्या अद्वितीय संगीत प्रवासाने आपल्या सांस्कृतिक वारशाला समृद्ध केले आणि जगभरातील असंख्य लोकांच्या मनाला स्पर्श केला. भावपूर्ण गीतांपासून ते जोशपूर्ण संगीत रचनांपर्यंत, त्यांच्या आवाजात कालातीत तेज होते. त्यांच्याशी झालेल्या संवादांच्या आठवणी मी सदैव जपून ठेवेन.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">त्यांच्या कुटुंबीयांना, चाहत्यांना आणि संगीतप्रेमींना माझ्या भावपूर्ण संवेदना. त्या पुढील पिढ्यांना प्रेरणा देत राहतील आणि त्यांची गाणी सदैव लोकांच्या आयुष्यात गुंजत राहतील.&rdquo;</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify">&nbsp;</p> <p lang="mr" dir="ltr">भारतातील सर्वात ख्यातनाम आणि अष्टपैलू आवाजांपैकी एक असलेल्या आशा भोसले जी यांच्या निधनाने अतिशय दुःख झाले. त्यांच्या अनेक दशकांच्या अद्वितीय संगीत प्रवासाने आपल्या सांस्कृतिक वारशाला समृद्ध केले आणि जगभरातील असंख्य लोकांच्या मनाला स्पर्श केला. भावपूर्ण गीतांपासून ते जोशपूर्ण… <a href="https://t.co/JsjoxbdCCt">pic.twitter.com/JsjoxbdCCt</a></p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2043249380594184354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2026</a> <p style="text-align:justify">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">***</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif">MJPS/PRK</span></span></p> " /> 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"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); 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