The passing of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle at the age of 92 has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the Hindi film industry, with actors and filmmakers remembering her as a defining voice of Indian cinema across generations.
Filmmaker Karan Johar shared an emotional note on Instagram, writing, “To say we have lost a legend today would be an understatement. Asha ji was unlike any other, a voice that defined not only one generation but across a span of cinematic universe. I was and have been the massive fan of her voice, her art, her personality… Asha ji, your music will live on forever and we are blessed to experience the magic you have left behind forever! Rest in peace and power.”
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Actor Kajol remembered the singer’s artistic influence and personal warmth. She wrote, “Ashatai was, is and will always be a legend as a singer, as a persona and as a human being. Loved everything about her, from her love of life, food and sense of humour and of course her first love, her singing. She always had a personality in the songs she sang and we as actors were always coming up short trying to give to camera what she could express in her voice.” She also recalled visiting one of Asha Bhosle’s recordings as a teenager and described the experience as unforgettable.
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Jackie Shroff shared a brief but personal tribute, writing that she remained deeply embedded in his memories and would always be immortal for him.
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Filmmaker Subhash Ghai described her as a unique gem in the history of Indian music and said her passing felt like a personal loss to his family. He added that her contribution to Indian cinema would continue to be remembered across generations.
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Veteran actor Hema Malini reflected on her long association with the singer, noting that Asha Bhosle had lent her voice to several songs picturised on her. She wrote that the loss was especially emotional for her and described it as a major loss not only for Maharashtra but for the entire country.
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Actor Raveena Tandon expressed her affection in a short note, writing that she was grateful for every opportunity she had to tell the singer how much she loved her.
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Anupam Kher shared a video tribute remembering her as an era in herself. He wrote that across seven decades, her voice travelled through generations, languages and emotions, and said she inspired people not only through music but through her spirit, optimism and ability to remain creative and energetic throughout her life.
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Several other actors including Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Kriti Sanon and Kangana Ranaut also shared tributes through their Instagram Stories, remembering the singer’s contribution to Indian music.
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Singer Monali Thakur said, "The voice that inspired me to dream of becoming a vocalist... her songs had been my training ground since I was a child."
Some voices don’t just sing…they become a part of your life. Asha Taai was one of them. We’ve all grown up with her in some way - in our homes, our journeys, our quiet moments. End of an era feels like an understatement today. pic.twitter.com/A9tCgVguKj
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) April 12, 2026
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Asha Bhosle, whose career spanned more than seven decades and thousands of recordings across languages, remains one of the most influential voices in the history of Indian playback singing, with tributes continuing to pour in from across the film fraternity.
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