Mumbai, 13 Apr (HS): Maharashtra Government has

decided to open Asha Bhosle Music Academy in memory of the legendary singer

Asha Bhosle who passed away on Sunday due to multi-organ failure. The Maharashtra

Cabinet took the decision in its meeting held on Monday.

Asha Bhosle had demanded a piece of land for the

music academy between Mumbai’s Bandra and Andheri suburbs. Directions to

identify the place for establishing the music academy, which will be named

after her. The decision was taken before the most versatile singer’s mortal

remains were consigned to flames at Shivaji Park crematorium on Monday

afternoon.

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik proposed to

develop a memorial in memory of Ashatai. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

stated that the government is considering developing a music academy in her

memory

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar