Zeenat Aman pens emotional tribute to Asha Bhosle; recalls how the singer “gifted me the soundtrack to my success”

The passing of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle has left the Indian film industry in deep mourning, with several celebrities sharing heartfelt tributes. Among them, veteran actress Zeenat Aman took to Instagram to pen a moving note, remembering not just the singer’s musical legacy but also her personal warmth and dedication.

 

Zeenat Aman pens emotional tribute to Asha Bhosle; recalls how the singer “gifted me the soundtrack to my success”

 

Expressing her grief, Zeenat wrote, “I am grieving the loss of a legendary talent today.” She went on to highlight the special connection she shared with Asha Bhosle’s voice through her film career, adding, “Asha ji’s was a voice that captivated generations, and it was my supreme privilege that she sang so many of the film songs picturised on me. ‘Dum Maro Dum’, ‘Chura Liya’, ‘Do Lafzon Ki’, ‘Meri Soni Meri Tamanna’, ‘Khatouba’… the list goes on. One could perhaps say, Asha ji gifted me the soundtrack to my success! How very many hours I have spent with her voice in my ears and how much love I have received for lip-syncing along…”

 

The actress also recalled a personal memory that left a lasting impression on her. Sharing an incident from a musical event in Kolkata, she described Asha Bhosle’s unwavering professionalism despite physical injury. “My own association with Asha ji was long and warmly cordial. While she was always very affectionate when we met, I truly got an insight to her character about a decade ago. We were both due to appear at a musical evening in Kolkata, and when Ashaji arrived I was horrified to see that she was covered in bruises and nicks. It turned out that she had been in an accident the previous day but was determined to keep her professional commitment! Lo and behold, she took the stage by storm and kept the giddy audience in her thrall for many hours. Mind you, Asha ji was well into her 80s by this point, and it’s safe to say I left the event both impressed and inspired.”

 

Concluding her note, Zeenat Aman wrote, “So thank you, Asha ji, for the music and the grace. Your voice shall never fade”.

 

 

Asha Bhosle passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 92 at Breach Candy Hospital after battling age-related complications, including a chest infection and multi-organ failure. Her last rites were performed with full state honours at Shivaji Park in Dadar, Mumbai.

 

As tributes continue to pour in, Zeenat Aman’s note stands as a reminder of the enduring bond between a performer and the voice that helped define some of her most memorable on-screen moments.

 

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