Tributes poured in across the UK after Asha Bhosle’s passing, with artists, diaspora groups and media hailing her as the “sound of Bollywood”. The 92-year-old’s decades-long career shaped generations of music lovers. Concert organisers and DJs said her songs remain central to performances and dance floors, calling her influence timeless.
London, Apr 12: Tributes have been pouring in on Sunday for singing legend Asha Bhosle following the news of her passing away in Mumbai, with diaspora groups and artists in the UK honouring her musical legacy.
Describing her as a “sound of Bollywood”, the UK media highlighted the 92-year-old singer’s impact as a cultural icon over the course of a career spanning more than eight decades and made up of thousands of unforgettable tracks.
“Bhosle's distinctive voice breathed life into countless film songs as actors lip-synced to her unforgettable tracks," reads the BBC’s tribute to Bhosle.
“Her pervasive presence in Bollywood earned her the 1997 hit Cornershop tribute 'Brimful of Asha', and she was also known internationally for a collaboration with British musician Boy George.
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