Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
BBC India·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Asha Bhosle, iconic Bollywood playback singer, died aged 92 in Mumbai following a heart attack. Her eight-decade career included over 12,000 songs. She collaborated extensively with composer RD Burman, whom she married. Her distinctive voice shaped generations of Indian cinema. She was sister to Lata Mangeshkar, who died in 2022.
Key Entities
Asha BhosleBollywoodRD BurmanLata MangeshkarMumbaiPlayback singing