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Asha Bhosle, an iconic voice in Indian cinema, dies at 92

A recording career spanning more than seven decades produced thousands of film songs across languages and generations.

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Apr 13, 2026
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Asha Bhosle, regarded as one of Indian cinema’s most iconic singers, died April 12 at age 92. Her recordings appeared in thousands of films across multiple languages and decades. The scale of that work placed her among the most widely heard playback singers on record.

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