Veteran singer Asha Bhosle had been admitted to the ICU at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai, after experiencing cardiac and respiratory complications. Reports suggested that she had been unwell for several months

The final rites of legendary singer Asha Bhosle were held in Mumbai with full state honours on Monday (April 13), and family members, political leaders, and members of the film industry gathered to pay their last respects. Following the ceremony, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle took to social media to share an emotional message expressing gratitude for the immense love shown toward the iconic singer.

Asha Bhosle, who passed away on April 12 at the age of 92 due to multiple-organ failure, was cremated on Monday at the Shivaji Park Crematorium in Mumbai. Her son, Anand Bhosle, performed the last rites. Earlier in the day, the singer’s body was kept at her residence so that family, friends, and admirers could pay tribute.

In a heartfelt post on her Instagram stories, Zanai shared a photo from the funeral and spoke about the outpouring of respect and affection for her grandmother. She wrote, "So overwhelmed with emotions, I'll write something when I can, but I have to say that there were so many people who have respected her and honoured her today and beyond it all shown her so much love (sic)."

She added, "I thank you from the bottom of my heart. She deserved every bit of it. I realise that she lives on in every one of us in our hearts forever, and she has seen it all from above (sic)."