**Summary of Lok Sabha Secretariat Press Release**
**Subject:** Condolence by Lok Sabha Speaker for the Demise of Smt. Asha Bhosle
**Date Posted:** 12 April 2026, 7:17 PM
**Source:** PIB Delhi (Release ID: 2251332)
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla expressed profound grief regarding the passing of legendary playback singer Smt. Asha Bhosle. In an official statement, Shri Birla highlighted her monumental contributions to Indian art and music, characterizing her death as a significant loss to the nation’s cultural heritage.
**Key Highlights and Contributions:**
* **Artistic Impact:** The Speaker noted her unparalleled role in enriching the Indian art world over an extensive career.
* **Global Reach:** By performing in Hindi, Marathi, and numerous other languages, she was credited with playing a pivotal role in bringing Indian music and cinema to a global stage.
* **Awards and Honors:** The statement acknowledged her receipt of prestigious awards, specifically naming the Padma Vibhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
**Condolences:**
Shri Birla extended heartfelt sympathies to the singer’s family and her global fanbase. A similar tribute was shared via his official social media handle (@ombirlakota).
**Administrative Details:**
* **Visitor Counter:** 263 (at the time of release).
* **Language Availability:** The release is available in Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, and Kannada.
* **Attribution:** AM, Lok Sabha Secretariat.
Key Entities Referenced
Asha Bhosle: Legendary Indian playback singer whose demise and monumental contributions to music and cinema are the subject of the condolence message.
Om Birla: Speaker of the Lok Sabha who issued the official tribute highlighting the singer's role in bringing Indian music to the global stage.
Padma Vibhushan: One of India's highest civilian awards, cited as a key honor received by Asha Bhosle for her contributions to the arts.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award: India's highest award in the field of cinema, mentioned to underscore the singer's unparalleled impact on Indian culture.
Lok Sabha Secretariat
LOK SABHA SPEAKER CONDOLES THE
DEMISE OF LEGENDARY SINGER SMT ASHA
BHOSLE
Posted On: 12 APR 2026 7:17PM by PIB Delhi
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has expressed deep grief over the passing of the legendary playback
singer, Smt. Asha Bhosle. In his condolence message, Shri Birla highlighted her monumental contribution
to the world of Indian art and music.
Paying tribute to the veteran singer, Shri Birla stated:
"The demise of renowned singer Asha Bhosle Ji is extremely saddening. Honoured with prestigious
awards including the Padma Vibhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Asha Ji played an unparalleled role
in enriching the Indian art world for a long time."
He further noted that by singing in Hindi, Marathi, and numerous other languages, she played a pivotal
role in bringing Indian music and cinema to the global stage. Shri Birla described her passing as a
profound loss to the nation's cultural heritage.
Shri Birla extended his heartfelt condolences to her grieving family members and countless fans across
the world.
सुप्रसद्ध गायका आशा भोसले जी का नधन अंत ुःखद ह।
पद्म वभूषण, दादा साहब फाे सहत कई प्रतत पुरार से सानत आशा जी ने लंब े समय तक
भारतीय कला जगत को समृद्ध बनाने म अनुपम भूमका नभाई।
हदी, मराठी के साथ ही कई भाषाओ ंम गायन कर उन े भारतीय गीत-संगीत और…
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 12, 2026
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