Watch: Shreya Ghoshal Delivers Tearful Tribute To Asha Bhosle In London
Shreya Ghoshal turned her London concert into an emotional tribute for Asha Bhosle as she breathed her last on Sunday.
The global music community is in mourning following the passing of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who breathed her last on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The iconic playback singer, whose career spanned eight decades and thousands of songs, passed away at the age of 92 at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. While the nation reels from the loss of an icon, the tributes pouring in from across the globe underscore the eternal nature of her musical legacy.
In one of the most poignant moments following the news, singer Shreya Ghoshal, currently on her ‘Unstoppable World Tour’, turned her London concert into a massive memorial for the woman she called her “guru”.
Performing to a packed house at the O2 Arena, Shreya Ghoshal paused the high-energy set to pay her respects. With towering screens displaying vintage photographs of a smiling Asha Tai, Shreya delivered a stirring rendition of the classic ‘Abhi Na Jaao Chhod Kar’.
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The atmosphere in the arena turned electric yet sombre as the audience joined in, singing along to every word. Shreya also performed ‘Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani’, visibly emotional as she addressed the crowd.
“We love you Asha Taai, you are going to be eternal in our hearts through your music. Asha Bhosle ji, I love you so much,” she told the cheering fans. The tribute quickly went viral, with fans on social media calling Shreya the “only elite singer” capable of carrying forward the mantle of legends like Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.
Asha Bhosle had been battling age-related health issues for some time. She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday evening after complaining of exhaustion and a chest infection. According to medical reports, she suffered cardiac and respiratory complications, eventually leading to multiple organ failure on Sunday morning.
The news sent shockwaves through the film fraternity. Stars including Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Kajol were among the first to express their grief online. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Shreya Ghoshal later shared a personal photograph with the legend, writing that the world had lost a voice that "defined generations" and "redefined music itself," praising her effortless versatility from playful melodies to deep ghazals.
The impact of Asha Bhosle’s death was felt far beyond the recording studio. In Mumbai, Punjabi sensation Karan Aujla, performing a live set on Sunday evening, dedicated a segment of his show to the late singer. In a touching crossover moment, he played a video of Asha Bhosle singing his viral hit ‘Tauba Tauba’ from one of her recent public appearances. The crowd erupted as Karan Aujla played ‘Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani’ in the background, bridging the gap between the golden era of Bollywood and modern Indian hip-hop.
Sports fans also joined in the mourning. Ahead of the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium, players and officials observed a one-minute silence. Both teams took to the field wearing black armbands as a mark of respect for the singer, whose voice was a constant presence in the stadium’s history.
The final journey of the legendary singer was set for today, April 13. Her mortal remains were brought to her residence in Lower Parel on Sunday evening, where family and close friends, including the Kolhapure sisters – Padmini, Tejaswini, and Shivaangi – gathered to pay their respects. Tejaswini Kolhapure shared a nostalgic video of Asha Atya jamming with them to ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko’, remembering her sharp wit.
The general public and admirers were invited to pay their last respects this morning at her Lower Parel home. At 4:00 PM today, Asha Bhosle was laid to rest with full state honours at the Shivaji Park crematorium. As the tricolour-wrapped icon made her final journey, she left behind a void that the world of music may never truly fill, though her voice will undoubtedly echo for generations to come.
