Singing legend Asha Bhosle dies at 92
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Mumbai (PTI): Asha Bhosle, India's beloved singing icon, died on Sunday following multiple organ failure, doctors treating her said. She was 92.
"She passed way due to multi organ failure a few minutes ago," Dr Pratit Samdani told PTI.
Bhosle was admitted to Breach Candy hospital here on Saturday evening due to chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle shared in a media post.
With a career spanning over eight decades, Asha Bhosle was known for her versatility and has sung many memorable melodies, from romantic songs to ghazals to peppy numbers.
Among her most popular songs are ‘Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar’, ‘In Ankhon Ki Masti’,‘Dil Cheez Kya Hai’, ‘Piya Tu Ab to Aaja’, ‘Duniya Mein Logon Ko’, and ‘Zaara Se Jhoom Loon Main’, among others.
Bhosle recorded over 12,000 songs in different Indian languages and has been the voice for many leading ladies, from Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Zeenat Aman to Kajol, Urmila Matondkar and also South actors like Padmini and Vyjayanthimala.
In 2023, she performed at a special concert, ‘ASHA@90: Live in concert’, in Dubai to celebrate her 90th birthday.
Bhosle is the younger sister of the legendary singer late Lata Mangeshkar.
VIDEO | Mumbai: Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passes away at 92 in a hospital. Her son Anand Bhosle says, “She passed away today. Those who wish to pay their last respects can visit her residence tomorrow at 11 am. The last rites will be performed tomorrow at 4 pm at Shivaji… pic.twitter.com/OKHYQs8fdH
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West Bengal: Half-burnt bodies of woman, daughter found in Sandeshkhali; husband missing
Kolkata (PTI): Half-burnt bodies of a woman and her daughter were found in a trunk in their house in Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, police said on Sunday.
The incident came to light late on Saturday, and the bodies were recovered by the police on Sunday morning, they said.
"Prima facie, it appears to be a case of murder followed by an attempt to destroy evidence. However, all possible angles, including domestic discord or any other motive, are being thoroughly examined," a police officer said.
The woman's husband has been missing, and a search is underway for him, police said.
The incident triggered panic in the area, following which police were deployed to maintain law and order.
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