Asha Bhosle was born on 8th September 1933, in Gondhali Galli in Sangli. Her childhood was spent in a house near the bus stand, and she briefly attended a municipal school near Maruti Chowk in the city’s heart. For many in Sangli, her passing feels personal, as they remember her not just as a global icon but as their own "Ashatai"

Sangli: The death of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle on Sunday morning has left Sangli in deep sorrow, with residents recalling her strong personal and cultural ties to the city where she was born and spent her early years.

Asha Bhosle was born on 8th September 1933, in Gondhali Galli in Sangli. Her childhood was spent in a house near the bus stand, and she briefly attended a municipal school near Maruti Chowk in the city’s heart. For many in Sangli, her passing feels personal, as they remember her not just as a global icon but as their own "Ashatai".

The city’s grief also revived memories of her visits, especially during the “Mangeshotsav” organised by the Sangli, Miraj and Kupwad Municipal Corporation (SMKMC) in 2000. The festival was held to honour the Mangeshkar family, whose childhood was closely linked to Sangli. Lata Mangeshkar, along with Asha Bhosle, Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar and Meena Khadikar, attended the event, making it a historic and emotional occasion for the city.

During the event, the siblings were honoured by the Sangli civic body, and the programme featured conversations and performances based on their childhood memories in Sangli. The atmosphere was described as warm and personal, more like a family gathering than a formal function. The renovated Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Natyagruha was also inaugurated during their visit.