Asha Bhosle, fondly known as Asha Tai, passed away on Sunday, April 12, marking the end of an era in Indian music
When a voice like Asha Bhosle’s falls silent, it does not just leave a gap in music, it leaves a feeling. Known lovingly as Asha Tai, she shaped the soundtrack of millions of lives, and now people across the globe, including names like John Cena, are taking a moment to remember her magic.
WWE icon and actor John Cena expressed his respect for Asha Bhosle by sharing a picture of the late singer on his Instagram account. His post served as a heartfelt tribute to a voice he recognised as one that moved countless lives across generations.
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As soon as Cena’s tribute went live, social media was flooded with emotional responses from netizens. Many appreciated his gesture, with one user commenting, “India loves you, John,” while another wrote, “It feels great when a legend notices another legend.”
"Get your adhar card @johncena,” wrote another user.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, his co-star ‘Heads of State’, left a comment under the post, which read "Queen".
Bhosle's granddaughter and singer Zanai responded, "Truly her natural element".
Bhosle died on Sunday at the age of 92 due to multiple organ failure.
Earlier in the day, former Australian cricketer Brett Lee also paid his respects and reflected on his special connection with Asha Bhosle. He recalled working with her on the duet “You're the One for Me.”
Sharing pictures with the singer on Instagram, he wrote:
“I had the pleasure of writing and recording You're the One for Me with Asha Bhosle back in 2006. It's something I'll always be incredibly grateful for. What stayed with me most wasn't just her extraordinary talent, but how kind and humble she was. For someone who had achieved so much in her life, she carried herself with such warmth and generosity,” he wrote.
Final farewell with state honours in Mumbai
Asha Bhosle was cremated with full state honours on Monday at Shivaji Park Crematorium in Mumbai. Family members, friends, film personalities and admirers gathered to pay their final respects and bid her farewell.
A voice that defined generations
Widely regarded as one of the most versatile voices in Indian music, Asha Bhosle’s career spanned over eight decades. Her songs covered a wide range of styles including classical, ghazals, cabaret numbers and pop music. She also holds a Guinness World Record for the highest number of studio recordings.
Alongside her sister Lata Mangeshkar, she remained one of the defining voices of Hindi cinema’s golden era, shaping the sound of Indian film music for generations.
Family, legacy and timeless music
Born to classical singer and theatre actor Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle began singing at a young age and went on to build an extraordinary musical journey. Her later partnership and marriage with music composer RD Burman remains one of the most celebrated collaborations in Indian film music history.
Some of her evergreen hits include ‘Piya Tu Ab To Aaja,’ ‘Dum Maro Dum,’ ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne,’ ‘Dil Cheez Kya Hai’ and ‘Yeh Mera Dil.’
Published: 14 Apr 2026, 02:34 pm IST
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