People, Positions and Obituaries · 13 April 2026

Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92

Exam-focused facts from the 13 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 on 12 April.
  • She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection prior to her demise.
  • Her last rites are scheduled to be held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
  • Her career spanned several decades, during which she recorded thousands of songs across genres including classical, ghazals, pop, and cabaret.
  • Her son, Anand Bhosle, confirmed the news of her passing.

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