Asha Bhosle dies at 92: Bollywood icon’s legacy lives on through global and local artists

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle (extreme left) is remembered by (L-R) singers Rucha Lange, Pupinder Mintu, and Heena Sachdeva as a thorough professional, who had an unparalleled range of singing. Credit: Getty / Rafiq Maqbool/AP/Supplied

Asha Bhosle has died in Mumbai at 92, marking the end of an era in Indian music. Across eight decades and more than 11,000 songs, her genre-spanning voice reshaped Bollywood and reached audiences around the world. In this SBS Hindi podcast, three Indian-origin singers in Australia reflect on her legacy and lasting influence, tracing how her music continues to shape artists across cultures, borders and generations.

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Published 13 April 2026 5:36pm

Updated 14 April 2026 11:12am

By Vrishali Jain

Presented by SBS Hindi

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Asha Bhosle has died in Mumbai at 92, marking the end of an era in Indian music. Across eight decades and more than 11,000 songs, her genre-spanning voice reshaped Bollywood and reached audiences around the world. In this SBS Hindi podcast, three Indian-origin singers in Australia reflect on her legacy and lasting influence, tracing how her music continues to shape artists across cultures, borders and generations.

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