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, as thousands lined the streets to bid a tearful farewell to the voice that defined Indian music for eight decades

Bhosle, one of India’s most celebrated playback singers, passed away on Sunday morning due to multi-organ failure at the age of 92 at Breach Candy Hospital

A white vehicle, adorned with the singer’s favourite white and yellow flowers and a large photograph of her wearing a traditional Maharashtrian ‘nath’ (nose pin), carried her mortal remains from her Lower Parel residence to Shivaji Park in Dadar, about five kilometres away

The police band played a sombre tune as the casket was placed inside the vehicle

Affectionately known as Ashatai, the legendary singer was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan and Maharashtra Bhushan awards