CM Devendra Fadnavis
The second star in Mageshkar family has fallen with the sad demise of Asha Bhosle. Staring serving the field of music at a tender age of five, she continued contribution to the field till she breathed her last at 92. The most versatile singer she sang sons in more than 20 different languages. Braving very difficult lime in her life she was performing for three hours on the stage even at the age of 90.
Maharashtra Government had planned to celebrate 100th birthday of Lata Mangeshkar, but she passed away earlier. Now the second plan also failed to materialise, Fadnavis said. He announced a funeral of Asha Bhosle will full state honour.
Besides Padma Vibhushan, Maharashtra Bhushan and many award, she was also honoured by West Bengal by awarding ‘Bangla Vibhushan’ for her singing in Bangla language.
Ninit Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recalled her personal association with Asha Bhosle. With her versatile singing she popularised Indian voice across the world.
Asha Bhosle’s death is shock to all of us.
Chandrashekhar Bawankule
Maharashtra’s Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said he finds no words to describe about Asha Bhosle and her voice. Her lively performance even at the ripe age cannot be forgotten.
The era of godly voice ended with the passing away of Ashatai. Her voice will remain immortal.
Padmaja Fenani
Renowned singer Padmaja Fenani said despite facing very difficult times, Ashatai carved out her own place in the field of music. When the modern facilities, gadgets and studios were not available she performed on stage with aplomb.
Chhagan Bhujbal
Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal recalled her sons and range of her voice suited to devotional songs to pop songs, cabaret, which made her popular across the world.
Besides other awards she was not only honoured with Maharashtra Bhushan but also with Bangla Vibhushan award.
Sharad Pawar
The golden era of immortal voice ended with the death of Asha Bhosle. She led the field of music in all forms for over six decades and earned a permanent place in the music lovers’ hearts.
Her contribution to the field of music is invaluable.
Uddhav Thackeray
Another pillar in India music field after Lata Mangeshkar collapsed with the sad demise of Asha Bhosle.
Her voice regaled generation for over six decades.
Film and stage industry renowned personalities including Ashok Saraf and Mahesh Kothare also paid rich tributes to Asha Bhosle.
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