- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:15 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, whose voice defined generations of music lovers, passed away on April 12 at the age of 92, leaving the entire nation in deep grief. Her last rites were performed on April 13 at Shivaji Park crematorium, Maharashtra, with fans and celebrities coming together to pay their final respects. With a career spanning decades, she received numerous prestigious awards and global recognition. From a Guinness World Record to the Padma Vibhushan, her achievements reflect her unmatched contribution to Indian music and her everlasting legacy.
Here is a list of major awards and achievements of Veteran Singer that not only highlighted her talent but also her popularity around the world.
| Year | Award/Achievement |
|---|---|
| 1967–1996 | Filmfare Awards (7 total: 1967, 1969, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1979, 1996) |
| 1981 | National Film Award (Dil Kya Cheez Hai, Best Playback Singer) |
| 1987 | National Film Award (Mera Kuchh Saman, Best Playback Singer) |
| 1987 | Nightingale of Asia |
| 2000 | Dada Saheb Phalke Award |
| 2000 | Singer of the Millennium (Dubai) |
| 2000 | Kolhapuri and Sangli Bhushan Award |
| 2001 | Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 2002 | IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer |
| 2004 | Living Legend Award (Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) |
| 2005 | Most Stylish People in Music |
| 2006 | 48th Grammy Awards |
| 2008 | Padma Vibhushan |
| 2011 | Guinness World Record |
| 2011 | IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 2012 | Mirchi Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 2014 | Music Living Legend Award (Global Indian Music Academy Awards - GiMA) |
| 2014 | Lifetime Achievement Award (Dubai International Film Festival - DIFF) |
| 2018 | Banga Bibhushan Award (Highest West Bengal Civilian Award) |
| 2021 | Maharashtra Bhushan Award |
Popular Title Names Given To Asha Bhosle
Apart from her major honours, Asha Bhosle received countless accolades and was fondly known by titles like Ashq Tai, Queen of Melody, Queen of Playback Singing and Queen of Indipop. These recognitions reflect her unmatched talent and lasting impact, ensuring her legacy continues to inspire generations of music lovers.
Asha Bhosle Survived By Her Only Living Son, Anand Bhosle, and His Family
The veteran singer Asha Bhosle is survived by her only living son from her first marriage to Ganpatrao Anand Bhosle, along with her daughter-in-law Anuja Bhosle, granddaughter Zanai Bhosle and grandson Ranjai Bhosle. Her only daughter, journalist and singer Varsha Bhosle, died by suicide in 2012. Three years later, her eldest son,o n Hemant Bhosle, a pilot, passed away due to cancer in 2015. Hemant’s son, Chaitanya Bhosle, a Mumbai-based musician, continues to carry forward the family’s legacy.
