Tearful Farewell: Tendulkar, Siraj Pay Tribute to Asha Bhosle

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Last updated on: April 13, 2026 20:49 IST

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Sachin Tendulkar broke down in tears while paying tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle in Mumbai, as Mohammed Siraj bid her an emotional farewell.

Sachin Tendulkar pays his last respects to Asha Bhosle at her funeral in Mumbai on Monday

Key Points

  • Sachin Tendulkar was seen in tears while paying tribute to Asha Bhosle ahead of her funeral in Mumbai.
  • Tendulkar, accompanied by wife Anjali Tendulkar, met and consoled the singer’s family.
  • The Impact Player Rule and 10-team expansion have tilted the game further in favour of batters, diluting intensity.
  • Mohammed Siraj also paid his last respects and was seen consoling Asha Bhosle’s granddaughter Zanai Bhosle who is his rakhi sister .
IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar and wife Anjali pay their last respects to Asha Bhosle at her funeral in Mumbai on Monday. Photograph: ANI/X

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was seen in tears as he paid tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle ahead of her funeral in Mumbai on Monday.

After paying his tribute, Sachin and wife Anjali condoled the legendary singer's family before leaving in tears.

 

SEE: Sachin Tendulkar pays last respects to Asha Bhosle. VIDEO: ANI/X

Mohammed Siraj prays besides Asha Bhosle's final remains

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj prays besides Asha Bhosle's final remains. Photograph: X

Indian pace bowler Mohammed Siraj also paid his final respects to the legendary singer.

Siraj is a rakhi brother to Asha Bhosle's grand-daughter Zanai Bhosle.

Siraj was seen consoling Zanai and then he stood by Asha Bhosle's final remains and prayed.

Sachin Tendulkar remembers Asha Bhosle

Later on Monday, Tendulkar still in mourning, posted a photo of Asha Bhosle at son Arjun's wedding last month and wrote on his X handle: 'Asha ji's voice gave the world countless timeless melodies, and her warmth touched every heart. Holding her hand in this moment is a memory I will cherish forever, just as India will hold her songs in its heart forever.'

Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday, April 12, at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. She was 92.