Priyanka Chopra has shared an emotional tribute to the late playback singing legend Asha Bhosle. The actress took to her Instagram on Sunday, and shared a throwback picture of herself with the late singer and also penned a note on how Bhosle’s influence changed the musical landscape of India. Priyanka Chopra pays tribute to Asha Bhosle
Priyanka Chopra’s note on Asha Bhosle
Chopra penned a heartfelt tribute to the late star in a note that read, “There are some losses that feel like losing a piece of your childhood, your memories, your home. Asha ji was that for so many of us. Her voice wasn’t just part of Indian music, it was part of the backdrop of our lives. It played through our homes growing up, through family celebrations, through heartbreaks, through joy, through the quiet and loud moments that became memories before we realized it.“She went on to add, “For my generation and so many before and after, she wasn’t simply a legend we admired, she was a constant. A voice so eternal it felt like it would always be there. It is hard to put into words what it means to lose someone whose art helped shape the emotional landscape of an entire nation.”Priyanka concluded her post saying, “Thank you, Asha ji, for giving us a lifetime of songs, of feeling, of beauty. For being one of the greatest gifts, music has ever known. Rest peacefully. Your voice will live where all true legends do, forever in our hearts.”
Asha Bhosle passes away
One of the most influential singers of her time, Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday. The singer was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday. Ashish Shelar, the Culture Minister of Maharashtra made the announcement outside the hospital. Her last rites will be held at Shivaji Park on Monday at 4:00 pm.Asha Bhosle received numerous awards throughout her career for many of her noteworthy songs. The singer was given the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award back in 2000, followed by a Padma Vibhushan in 2008.
Priyanka Chopra continues filming ‘Varanasi’
On the work front, Priyanka will soon be seen next in the action-adventure film ‘Varanasi’. The actress will play the female lead in the SS Rajamouli movie that is currently in production. As per reports, the film’s team that is currently continuing its shoot in India, will head over to Antarctica to film a segment on the Ross Ice Shelf. The team reportedly has a few more months of shoot left before they can begin post-production work in time for the film’s April 2027 release.
