13 April,2026 03:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma pays floral tribute to Asha Bhosle (Pics/Lok Bhavan)
Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and former chief ministers Sushilkumar Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray paid tribute to the mortal remains of singing legend Asha Bhosle at her residence in Mumbai on Monday.
The 92-year-old singer, who mesmerised generations with her unforgettable melodies across seven decades, died on Sunday following a multi-organ failure, at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
The singer's final journey is set to take place later in the day. Governor Varma laid a wreath at Bhosle's mortal remains, which were draped in the national flag and placed in the lobby of her Casa Grand residence in Lower Parel.
Bhosle's timeless songs played softly in the background, adding to the solemn atmosphere as he conveyed condolences to the grieving family.
Meanwhile, Shinde and Thackeray offered their condolences to Bhosle's family members, including her son Anand and granddaughter Zanai.
Thackeray's wife Rashmi was also present at Bhosle's residence.
Several other Maharashtra leaders, including ministers Ashish Shelar and Mangal Prabhat Lodha, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, and NCP leader Praful Patel also paid respects to the late singer.
Bhosle's funeral will be held at Shivaji Park in Dadar at 4 pm with state honours. Affectionately known as Ashatai, the legendary singer was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan and Maharashtra Bhushan awards.
Renowned for her versatility, she gifted the world countless classics, including "Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar", "In Ankhon Ki Masti" ", Dil Cheez Kya Hai", "Piya Tu Ab to Aaja", "Duniya Mein Logon Ko", and "Zaara Se Jhoom Loon Main".
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai Police are making preparations for the funeral of Asha Bhosle.
Crowd-control measures by the authorities will ensure visitors who want to pay homage to the singer can do so. If required, separate access corridors will be made for the public and for VIPs and family members.
Vinayak Vispute, assistant commissioner of the G North ward, confirmed that the last rites will be held at the Shivaji Park crematorium. Meanwhile, in a statement to mid-day on Sunday evening, a BMC official said, "The civic administration has recent references of the preparations that were required for the last rites of Lata Mangeshkar and Ratan Tata, in terms of on-ground implementation and coordination required to facilitate a large influx of crowd. The BMC is coordinating with the police to ensure law and order preparations, also."
(With inputs from PTI)
