Ammon News - Iconic Indian singer Asha Bhosle, known ‌for a versatile repertoire and high-energy music in countless Bollywood movies, has died at ​the age of 92 in Mumbai.

"Her ​extraordinary musical journey, spanning decades, enriched ⁠our cultural heritage and touched countless ​hearts across the world," Prime Minister Narendra ​Modi said in a message on X.

"Be it her soulful melodies or vibrant compositions, her ​voice carried timeless brilliance."

Bhosle had been ​moved to a private hospital in Mumbai on Saturday ‌evening ⁠because of a chest infection and exhaustion, her grand-daughter Zanai Bhosle had said earlier.

Bhosle, whose career spanned nearly eight decades, ​was the ​younger sister ⁠of another iconic singer, Lata Mangeshkar. Over the course of her ​career, Bhosle was nominated for ​two ⁠Grammy awards and was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke award - India's top arts award ⁠and ​also India's second-highest civilian ​honour.

Reuters