Tributes pour in for ‘sound of Bollywood’ Asha Bhosle in UK

LONDON: Apr 12 Tributes have been pouring in on Sunday for singing legend Asha Bhosle following the news of her passing away in Mumbai, with diaspora groups and artists in the UK honouring her musical legacy.

Describing her as a “sound of Bollywood”, the UK media highlighted the 92-year-old singer’s impact as a cultural icon over the course of a career spanning more than eight decades and made up of thousands of unforgettable tracks.

“Bhosle's distinctive voice breathed life into countless film songs as actors lip-synced to her unforgettable tracks," reads the BBC’s tribute to Bhosle.