Jerry Pinto writes: Asha Bhosle’s loss feels like the end of a carnival of delight

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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle has passed away, marking the end of an era in Indian cinema. Jerry Pinto's tribute compares her departure to closing a decades-long carnival of delight. Asha's distinctive voice, with audible humanity and breath, contrasted with Lata Mangeshkar's ethereal quality, defining femininity in Hindi films. Her iconic Umrao Jaan performance remained a career highlight.

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