
CM Devendra Fadnavis
The second star
in Mageshkar family has fallen with the sad demise of Asha Bhosle. Staring
serving the field of music at a tender age of five, she continued contribution
to the field till she breathed her last at 92. The most versatile singer she
sang sons in more than 20 different languages. Braving very difficult lime in
her life she was performing for three hours on the stage even at the age of 90.
Maharashtra
Government had planned to celebrate 100th birthday of Lata
Mangeshkar, but she passed away earlier. Now the second plan also failed to
materialise, Fadnavis said. He announced a funeral of Asha Bhosle will full
state honour.
Besides Padma
Vibhushan, Maharashtra Bhushan and many award, she was also honoured by West
Bengal by awarding ‘Bangla Vibhushan’ for her singing in Bangla language.
Ninit Gadkari
Union Minister
Nitin Gadkari recalled her personal association with Asha Bhosle. With her
versatile singing she popularised Indian voice across the world.
Asha Bhosle’s
death is shock to all of us.
Chandrashekhar
Bawankule
Maharashtra’s
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said he finds no words to describe about
Asha Bhosle and her voice. Her lively performance even at the ripe age cannot
be forgotten.
The era of godly
voice ended with the passing away of Ashatai. Her voice will remain immortal.
Padmaja Fenani
Renowned singer
Padmaja Fenani said despite facing very difficult times, Ashatai carved out her
own place in the field of music. When the modern facilities, gadgets and
studios were not available she performed on stage with aplomb.
Chhagan Bhujbal
Maharashtra
Minister Chhagan Bhujbal recalled her sons and range of her voice suited to
devotional songs to pop songs, cabaret, which made her popular across the
world.
Besides other
awards she was not only honoured with Maharashtra Bhushan but also with Bangla
Vibhushan award.
Sharad Pawar
The golden era
of immortal voice ended with the death of Asha Bhosle. She led the field of
music in all forms for over six decades and earned a permanent place in the
music lovers’ hearts.
Her contribution
to the field of music is invaluable.
Uddhav Thackeray
Another pillar
in India music field after Lata Mangeshkar collapsed with the sad demise of
Asha Bhosle.
Her voice
regaled generation for over six decades.
Film and stage
industry renowned personalities including Ashok Saraf and Mahesh Kothare also
paid rich tributes to Asha Bhosle.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar