Tributes are continuing to be paid to India's legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who has died at the age of 92.
The two-time Grammy nominee, whose career spanned nearly eight decades and thousands of recordings, died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to hospital following a heart attack.
Her last rites will take place on Monday evening at Shivaji Park in Mumbai city, with full state honours.
Her death has prompted an outpouring of grief from across India and beyond, with political leaders, musicians, actors and fans remembering her as one of the defining voices of Indian cinema.
Since Sunday evening, crowds have been gathering outside Bhosle's home in Mumbai, to pay their last respects to the singer.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Bhosle was one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known, while President Draupadi Murmu said her death was an irreparable loss to music lovers.
Leading figures from the film industry and sport, including Shah Rukh Khan and Sachin Tendulkar, also paid tribute, reflecting the breadth of her influence across generations.
Khan wrote that Bhosle was a talent that will outlive many and that her voice has been one of the pillars of Indian cinema and will continue to resonate world over for centuries to come.
Cricketer Tendulkar, who knew her personally, said Asha Tai [Marathi for elder sister] was family and that through her eternal songs, she will remain timeless.
Even in her later years, she continued to sing and experiment. Bhosle collaborated with the British virtual band Gorillaz on their 2026 album The Mountain, which explored the themes of grief and mortality.
Born in 1933 into a family of musicians, she began singing as a child alongside her elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar, and faced personal challenges throughout her life. However, she built a distinct identity in the music industry, contributing significantly through her unique style and range.
Asha Bhosle's legacy will live on, continuing to inspire future generations of artists and music lovers.
