Asha Parekh, Helen, AR Rahman, Sachin Tendulkar Pay Tribute To Asha Bhosle

Mumbai: Veteran actors Asha Parekh, Helen, composer AR Rahman and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar were among the friends and colleagues who paid their last respects to legendary singer Asha Bhosle at her residence here on Monday.

Bhosle passed away on Sunday morning due to multi-organ failure at the age of 92 at Breach Candy Hospital. The final darshan is underway at her residence, Casa Grande in Lower Parel, and will continue until 3 pm.

Her body has been placed in a glass casket, draped in the tricolour and adorned with white lilies, with a ceremonial police salute accorded as part of state honours.

A large smiling portrait of Bhosle stood near the casket, surrounded by elaborate white floral arrangements.

Songs from across her decades-long career such as "Aao Huzoor Tumko", "Aaiye Meherban", "Jhumka Gira Re", "Dil Cheez Kya Hai", "O Saathi Re" and "Yai Re Yai Re" played in the background.

Fans have gathered outside the residence, with police deploying barricades and tightening security at the venue. Bhosle's son Anand and granddaughter Zanai were among the family members present and looked inconsolable.

Also present were Bhosle's siblings Usha Mangeshkar and Hridaynath Mangeshkar, with the latter seen seated in a wheelchair. Their elder sister, Lata Mangeshkar, passed in February 2022, also at the age of 92.

Rahman, who worked with Bhosle on songs like "Tanha Tanha", "Rangeela Re", "Radha Kaise Na Jaale" and others, was the first to arrive at her residence. Tendulkar arrived soon after with his wife Anjali.