00:04Legendary singer Rasha Bosle passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai today, that is 12 April 2026,
00:13as she was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital yesterday. She was one of India's most prominent
00:19playback singers with a career spanning more than seven decades in Indian cinema.
00:24On the demise of Legendary singer, whole nation is grieving. Let's have a glimpse into her strong,
00:31stirred career. Asha Bosle was born on 8 September 1933 in Maharashtra into the renowned Mangeshkar
00:39musical family. She is the younger sister of Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. Following the
00:45early death of her father, Pandit Deena Nath Mangeshkar, she began singing in films at the
00:51very young age to support her family. Her early play-wax singing career began in 1940s and she
00:57gradually rose to prominence with the songs of film Raat Ki Rani in 1949. Her major breakthrough
01:04and peak popularity came into 1970s through her collaboration with music director RG Berman.
01:11Together, they created several iconic songs such as Dhamma Rudham and Pia Tu Ab To Aaja,
01:17which is still mostly hummed by fans. Throughout her career, she has worked with many legendary
01:24composers including Shankar Jai Kishan, O.P Nair, Bappi Lehri and A.R Rahman and many others.
01:32Her versatility allowed her to perform across genres ranging from classicals and guzzles to pop
01:38and cabaret style songs. She has received numerous prestigious honours including the Padma Vibhushan
01:45in 2008 and the Dada Sahib Falke Award in 2000 in recognition of her immense contribution to Indian music.
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