Veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, after she suffered a cardiac arrest on Saturday, April 11. According to her granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle, the 92-year-old singer is currently undergoing treatment.
Zanai Bhosle, in an X post, wrote, "My grandmother, Asha Bhosle due to extreme exhaustion and suffering a chest infection has been admitted to hospital and we request you to value our privacy. Treatment is ongoing and hopefully everything will be well and we shall update you positively (sic)."
Bhosle’s illustrious career is defined by her incredible versatility, ranging from soulful ghazals to high-octane cabaret numbers. Her partnership with OP Nayyar birthed the breezy Aao Huzoor Tumko and and her timeless hit, Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko with RD Burman, remains a definitive anthem of romance.
Her ability to infuse sensuality into tracks like Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaja and Yeh Mera Dil revolutionised the sound of Hindi cinema. Beyond the glamour, she showcased profound depth in the poignant In Aankhon Ki Masti and Dil Cheez Kya Hai, proving her mastery over classical melodies that continue to resonate across generations.
In the 90s and early 2000s, Bhosle witnessed a spectacular career resurgence, embracing a modern, pop-infused sound. Her collaboration with AR Rahman produced the iconic Tanha Tanha and Rangeela Re, while the seductive Raat Akeli Hai remix and Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Main dominated the charts. She further cemented her legendary status with soulful Indipop hits like Janat-e-Jahan and Kabhi To Nazar Milao.
Bhosle has been honoured with India’s highest civilian and cinematic honours for her monumental contribution to music. She received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008. Additionally, she has won two National Film Awards for her masterful renditions in the films Umrao Jaan and Ijaazat, cementing her legacy as a national treasure.
