Veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle has been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on Saturday, April 11. The 92-year-old singer is currently undergoing treatment, according to hospital authorities and her family. As per a report by India Today, Dr Pratit Samdani said that Bhosle suffered a cardiac arrest and was admitted to the hospital’s Emergency Medical Services unit. She is presently under medical supervision, and treatment is ongoing.
Granddaughter requests privacy in official statement
Her granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle, shared an update through a post on X, requesting privacy for the family during this time. She wrote, "My grandmother, Asha Bhosle, due to extreme exhaustion and suffering a chest infection, has been admitted to the hospital, and we request you to value our privacy. Treatment is ongoing, and hopefully everything will be well, and we shall update you positively (sic)."
My grandmother, Asha Bhosle due to extreme exhaustion and suffering a chest infection has been admitted to hospital and we request you to value our privacy. Treatment is ongoing and hopefully everything will be well and we shall update you positively.
— Zanai Bhosle (@ZanaiBhosle) April 11, 2026
A career defined by versatility and timeless hits
Asha Bhosle’s illustrious career spans decades, marked by remarkable versatility across genres. From soulful ghazals to energetic cabaret numbers, she has delivered some of Hindi cinema’s most iconic songs. Her collaboration with OP Nayyar produced classics like Aao Huzoor Tumko, while her work with RD Burman gave audiences timeless hits such as Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko.
She also brought a distinctive flair to songs like Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaja and Yeh Mera Dil, while showcasing emotional depth in tracks like In Aankhon Ki Masti and Dil Cheez Kya Hai.
Reinvention in the modern era
In the 1990s and early 2000s, Bhosle adapted to evolving musical trends. Her collaborations with AR Rahman resulted in popular tracks such as Tanha Tanha and Rangeela Re. Songs like Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Main and her Indipop ventures, including Kabhi To Nazar Milao, further expanded her reach.
Over the years, Asha Bhosle has received several of India’s highest honours. She was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008. She has also won two National Film Awards for her work in Umrao Jaan and Ijaazat.
