The Indian music and film industry is in a state of mourning after it lost one of its most versatile singers, Asha Bhosle, on April 12, 2026. For the unversed, the legendary playback singer died at the age of 92. As she gets state honours, many celebrities visited Asha’s residence to pay their respects to her for the last time. From the pictures and videos from her residence, we could see celebs like Tabu, Sachin Tendulkar, his wife, Anjali Tendulkar, and Jackie Shroff, among others. What caught everyone’s attention was how Jackie lost his cool when the paparazzi asked him how he felt about Asha’s demise.
Actor, Jackie Shroff, schools the paparazzi for their insensitive behaviour
On April 13, 2026, among the hordes of celebrities, Jackie Shroff was seen arriving at Shivaji Park, Mumbai, to attend the last rites of the iconic singer, Asha Bhosle. Now, with a gathering like that, where celebrities were constantly pouring in and out, the paparazzi were naturally present. Upon spotting Jackie, they asked the actor how he felt about Asha Bhosle’s death, prompting him to express his frustration with the seemingly insensitive question. Jackie paused to school the paparazzi. He returned the paparazzi’s question with his own question. Jackie asked, “Kasha vatnar, konachi aai geli tar? Aamchi aai geli hai,” translating to how someone would feel if their mother passed away, adding that it is their mother who is gone.
After this, Jackie went on to ask if such questions should be asked during a funeral. He asked the paparazzi what they meant when they asked him how it felt. In his words: “Kasa vatel manje, tere bolne ka matlab hai, kaisa lagta hai maa kisi ki gayi to kaisa lagta hai?” To this, the paparazzi responded with, “Bura hi lagta hai.” At this point, Jackie Shroff was already over their insensitive behaviour, telling them that the matter ends here and that this is not the time to say such things. He eventually told the paparazzi to go home. Jackie was quoted as saying:
“Bas, khatam ho gya baat. Hi time nahi re bolaycha, rahu de dada, ghari jaa.”
More about Asha Bhosle’s death
Asha Bhosle, one of the most iconic playback singers in the Indian music industry, died in Mumbai on Sunday, April 12, 2026. A day earlier, she was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital with initial reports suggesting that she had suffered a cardiac arrest. Later on, the reports are proven wrong when Asha’s granddaughter, Zania Bhosle, revealed that the singer has actually been admitted to the hospital due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection. In a note that she posted to Instagram, Zania urged everyone to respect their privacy, adding that treatment is ongoing and that they hope everything will be well. She said, “We will keep you updated with positive news.”
However, Asha Bhosle ultimately passed away due to multiple-organ failure. The news of her demise was confirmed by Dr. Pratit Samdani from Breach Candy Hospital. He said, “Asha Bhosle breathed her last today in Breach Candy Hospital. She passed away due to multiple-organ failure.” Meanwhile, Asha’s final rites are to take place today, on April 13, 2026, evening, at Shivaji Park, Mumbai, with full state honours. It is worth noting that on the day of Asha’s death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the legendary singer’s demise. In a note shared to X (formerly Twitter), the PM wrote:
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Asha Bhosle Ji, one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known. Her extraordinary musical journey, spanning decades, enriched our cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world. Be it her soulful melodies or vibrant compositions, her voice carried timeless brilliance. I’ll always cherish the interactions I’ve had with her. My condolences to her family, admirers and music lovers. She will continue to inspire generations, and her songs will forever echo in people’s lives.”
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