Police officers pay respect to the mortal remains of Asha Bhosle, draped in the National Flag, before her last rites to be performed with full state honours, in Mumbai on April 13, 2026
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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle was cremated with full state honours on Monday (April 13, 2026) at the Shivaji Park Crematorium in Mumbai, where a large gathering of mourners came together to pay their final respects to the iconic voice that enthralled generations for more than eight decades.Wrapped in the tricolour, the mortal remains of Asha Bhosle, fondly known as “Asha Tai,” were consigned to flames following a traditional gun salute by the Mumbai Police.Also Read: Asha Bhosle’s death: Political leaders offer tributesThe city witnessed an emotional day as fans, political leaders, and members of the film and music industry came together to pay their last respects to the melody queen.Her last rites were performed by her son Anand.The legendary vocalist was also given a musical tribute by singers Shaan and Sudesh Bhosale, who also gave a musical tribute minutes before bidding her a final goodbye. Several well-known faces from the film world arrived to pay floral tributes to the legendary singer.Decked in her favourite white and yellow blooms, the vehicle carrying legendary singer Asha Bhosle’s mortal remains made its way to Shivaji Park on Monday (April 13, 2026) as thousands lined the streets to bid a tearful farewell to the voice that defined Indian music for eight decades.A white vehicle, adorned with the singer’s favourite white and yellow flowers and a large photograph of her sporting a traditional Maharashtrian ‘nath’ (nose pin) placed on it, carried her mortal remains from her Lower Parel residence to Shivaji Park in Dadar, about five kilometres away.This live blog has been closed Published - April 12, 2026 02:06 pm IST
