Mumbai, April 12 (NationPress) The music community is in mourning following the passing of the iconic playback singer Asha Bhosle, who departed this life at the age of 92 in Mumbai on Sunday.

In the wake of her loss, numerous figures from the music industry expressed their sorrow on social media.

The renowned Oscar and Grammy-winning composer A. R. Rahman shared a nostalgic image with the late singer on his Instagram. He captioned it, "Her voice and aura will live on forever... What an artist @asha.bhosle (sic)." Rahman collaborated with Asha on several memorable tracks, including ‘Rangeela Re’, ‘Tanha Tanha’, and ‘Radha Kaise Na Jale’.

Music composer Vishal Dadlani utilized the Stories feature on his Instagram to post a collage showcasing Asha's life. He remarked, "Without a doubt, one of the greatest of all time. In Memoriam #AshaBhosleJi. The last of the four titans, the foundational figures of classic Indian film music.”

Playback singer Jubin Nautiyal also honored her by posting a monochrome throwback image. In his heartfelt message, he expressed, "The voice that transformed silence into soul has now become silence itself. With Asha Bhosle's departure, the world hasn’t merely lost a singer; it has lost an era, a feeling, a heartbeat that resonated within countless songs. Her voice was not just heard; it was profoundly felt—in heartbreak, in love, in longing, and in celebration. Generations didn’t only grow up listening to her; they grew up experiencing life through her music. Today, the melodies seem heavier, and the silence feels louder. Yet, legends like her never truly leave; they echo in every note, in every memory, in every heart that found solace in her songs. Rest in eternal music. Prayers to her family. Har Har Mahadev.”

Music composer Salim Merchant shared, "An era doesn’t end; it echoes forever. Thank you, Asha ji, for infusing soul into every note you touched.”

Music composer Leslee Lewis remarked, “Asha ji was not merely a voice; she was fire, mischief, longing—everything a song aspired to be. The remarkable part is that she made it seem effortless. There will never be another like her. She could step into any genre, mood, or era and claim it almost instantly. For those of us who grew up listening to her, she felt intimate—always present in our homes and headphones, in our heartbreaks and happiest moments. You didn’t just ‘play’ an Asha Bhosle song; you lived within it. As a composer, I've always believed that a song finds its destiny through the voice that carries it. With Asha ji, songs didn’t merely reach their destination; they exploded into memory, creating a sound that defined generations. Even amidst this sorrow, there is gratitude—that we existed in the same era, that we got to hear her, learn from her, and be shaped by her. Asha ji hasn’t departed; she has become part of everything we will ever create,” he added.

Music composer Shekhar Ravjiani expressed on social media, "The news of Asha ji’s passing has frozen time for me. She has always been synonymous with music in my life...she has resided in my heart for as long as I can remember. Not a day goes by without hearing her voice. It was a privilege to meet her on a few occasions, filled with memories of our conversations and her sweet laughter. Om Shanti.”

Mahesh Kale shared, "Asha tai has always held a special place in my heart. While she lived a remarkable 92 years, accepting this truth is challenging for me right now. My personal connection is that I refer to her as 'Atya,' as she is my Guruji’s sister. I remember her visiting his home in the 90s to tie a Rakhi and later crossing paths again when she was a guest judge on a reality show I was judging.”

He continued, "The hallmark of a true legend or an exceptional individual is their ability to make you feel at ease, allowing you to forget their greatness. Asha tai possessed that rare quality. She even invited me over, saying, ‘If you enjoy eating, I love to cook... I will prepare a meal for you.’ She would also say, ‘If you visit Dubai, come to my restaurant.’ She expressed her desire to hear me sing someday, and as I was leaving, she said, ‘Come home, I’ll cook for you, I’ll feed you... then you can sing for me.’”

Asha Bhosle was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday. Maharashtra's Culture Minister Ashish Shelar announced her passing outside the hospital. Her final rites will take place at Shivaji Park on Monday at 4:00 PM.

The celebrated singer received the esteemed Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000, followed by the Padma Vibhushan in 2008.