- By Swati Singh
- Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:07 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Asha Bhosle suffered a cardiac arrest on April 11 and has been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, where she is currently receiving treatment in the emergency unit. Sources indicate that her condition remains critical, while no official statement has been issued by her family or hospital authorities so far, according to a report in Lokmat Times.
Asha Bhosle is regarded as one of the most celebrated and versatile voices in Indian music, with a remarkable career spanning over seven decades and thousands of songs across languages and genres. She is especially known for her iconic collaborations with R. D. Burman, which produced several timeless classics. Honoured with prestigious awards like the Padma Vibhushan, she remains one of the most influential figures in the history of Indian music.
Asha Bhosle is regarded as one of the most celebrated and versatile voices in Indian music, with a remarkable career spanning over seven decades and thousands of songs across languages and genres.
She has showcased her extraordinary versatility by singing in over 20 Indian and international languages. In 2006, she revealed that she had recorded around 12,000 songs, reflecting the sheer scale of her contribution to music. Over the years, she has collaborated with some of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema, including Shankar-Jaikishan, Sachin Dev Burman, R. D. Burman, O. P. Nayyar, Ilaiyaraaja, Bappi Lahiri and A. R. Rahman.
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Her illustrious career has been recognised with numerous honours, including seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer and a Lifetime Achievement Award. She has also received some of India’s highest accolades, such as the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008.