Themusic world is going through a deeply emotional moment after the passing of legendary singer Asha Bhosle on April 12, 2026. As tributes continue to pour in from across the globe, singer Sonu Nigam also shared a heartfelt message, reflecting on her life and legacy rather than just the loss.
In a video that has been widely shared, Sonu urged fans to shift their perspective from grief to celebration. While he admitted that her passing has left him saddened, he emphasised that her journey was full, inspiring, and worth celebrating. According to him, a life as rich and accomplished as hers should not be remembered only with sorrow.
Speaking candidly, Sonu Nigam said that although he feels the loss, he does not want to dwell on sadness. He pointed out that Asha Bhosle remained active and passionate about her work till the very end, something every artist aspires to achieve. He also fondly remembered her as a strict yet fair mentor, calling her his guru and acknowledging the strong influence she had on shaping his early years in music.
He also shared a personal memory from their 1996 US tour, when Asha Bhosle was dealing with a painful heel spur. Drawing from his own experience of seeing his mother go through the same condition, Sonu offered to help. In an interview with NDTV, he recalled how he massaged her feet over a few days, which helped ease her pain. He remembered how she would later bring it up with warmth, making it a special and lasting memory for him.
Asha Bhosle’s career spanned more than seven decades, beginning in the late 1940s. From her early work in Marathi cinema to iconic Hindi songs like Piya Tu Ab To Aaja, Dum Maro Dum and Chura Liya Hai Tumne, her voice became timeless. Her contribution to music remains unmatched, and her songs continue to live on as treasured classics.
