Asha Bhosle's Granddaughter Shares Update on Singer's Health and Requests Privacy
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Mumbai, April 11 (NationPress) Iconic playback artist Asha Bhosle has been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai as of Saturday. Her granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle, confirmed that the legendary singer's hospitalization is due to severe exhaustion and a chest infection.
Zanai emphasized that treatment is ongoing and requested respect for their privacy during this challenging time.
Along with a heartfelt photo of her grandmother on Instagram, Zanai stated, "My grandmother, Asha Bhosle, has been hospitalized due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection, and we kindly ask for your understanding regarding our privacy. Treatment is in progress, and we hope for positive updates soon (sic). 🙏"
The 92-year-old artist is receiving care in the Emergency Medical Services unit.
Dr. Pratit Samdani of Breach Candy Hospital announced, "The legendary playback icon Asha Bhosle experienced a cardiac arrest on Saturday, April 10, and is now being treated in our Emergency Medical Services unit."
Reflecting on Asha Bhosle's illustrious career, she recorded her first playback song in 1943 for the Marathi film "Majha Bal". Her Bollywood debut followed in 1948 with the track "Sawan Aya" in "Chunariya".
Asha is renowned for numerous hits including "Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko", "Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani", "Kya Ghazab Karte Ho Ji", "O Haseena Zulfonwale Jane Jahan", and "Ye Ladka Hay Allah Kaisa Hai Diwana", among others.
Throughout her career, she collaborated with many esteemed music composers like Shankar-Jaikishan, Sachin Dev Burman, RD Burman, OP Nayyar, Ilaiyaraaja, Bappi Lahiri, and AR Rahman.