April 12 was the day music truly died, as Asha Bhosle passed into the ages at the age of 92.
The funeral was held the next day at Mumbai's Shivaji Park crematorium, and many film folk arrived to pay their last respects.
Key Points
- Asha Bhosle's funeral was held at Mumbai's Shivaji Park crematorium on April 13.
- Aamir Khan and Vicky Kaushal were in attendance. As also Sudesh Bhosale, Anup Jalota and Shaan.
- Sister Usha Mangeshkar, granddaughter Zanai Bhosle, niece Padmini Kolhapure were also seen.
While many celebrities went to Asha Bhosle's home in south Mumbai, others -- like Aamir Khan -- attended the funeral.
Ranveer Singh makes his way inside.
Kiran Juneja and Ramesh Sippy arrive with Hussain Shaikh, who had starred in Rohan Sippy's Bluffmaster.
Asha Bhosle's sister Usha Mangeshkar.
Vicky Kaushal condoles with Asha Bhosle's granddaughter Zanai Bhosle.
Vicky and Aamir with Zanai.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
The mortal remains of The Legend Who Will Never Be Forgotten.
Anup Jalota.
Shaan and R J Anmol, front, Anu Malik and Vivek Oberoi.
Sachin Pilgaonkar.
Jackie Shroff.
Riteish Deshmukh.
Subhash Ghai.
Asha Bhosle's mortal remains were transported in a flower-decorated vehicle from her home to the crematorium.
Anand Bhosle, Ashaji's youngest child, prepares for the final rites.
Fans, well-wishers, family and friends came in large numbers to mourn Ashaji's passing.
Saying goodbye.
Sudesh Bhosle.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's tribute to Ashaji.
Zanai Bhosle, who was inconsolable, at the funeral.
Sudesh Bhosle supports Anand Bhosle at this difficult time.
Anand Bhosle lit the funeral pyre.
Anand Bhosle carries out the final rituals for his beloved Aai.
Asha Bhosle received a State funeral, along with a 21-gun salute.
Photographs: Panna Bandekar, Sahil Salvi, curated by Satish Bodas/Rediff
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