MUMBAI: Legendary Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday (12th April, 2026) at the age of 92 here in a medical facility where she was admitted a day ago.
Taking to the X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated: “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.”
Ashe Bhosle, who sung eleven thousand solo, duet and chorus in twenty Indian languages, holds a Guinness World Record (2011) for Most Studio Singles Recorded.
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has issued a show-cause notice to Geo News for airing content apropos the demist of the Bollywood Icon.
President, Association of Electronic Media Editors/News Directors and MD of Geo News took to the X to maintain: “PEMRA has issued a show-cause notice to Geo News for airing content related to the legendary subcontinent singer Asha Bhosle.
“It has always been customary to revisit and celebrate the work of iconic artists when reporting on them. In fact, for an artist of Asha Bhosle’s stature, we should have shared even more of her timeless and memorable songs than we did. Yet, Pakistan’s electronic media regulator, Pemra, has chosen to restrict this.
“Art, like knowledge, is a shared heritage of humanity and it should not be confined by borders. Asha Bhosle herself admired Pakistan’s legendary singer Noor Jahan, whom she fondly called her “elder sister.” She collaborated with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan…
“…and brought to life the poetry of great Urdu poets like Nasir Kazmi. In times of war and conflict, art and artists should not become casualties. Intellectuals, musicians, and creators are often the very voices that stand against hatred and division, and the ones who bring people closer together.”
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