Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 12 (ANI): Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed
away at the age of 92 years on Sunday. Apart from her illustrious career, the singer
also had a closely knit family that stood by her through decades of fame and
personal milestones.
Born into the legendary Mangeshkar family, Asha Bhosle was the sister of the late
singer Lata Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar, Meena Khadikar and Hridaynath
Mangeshkar. She is the daughter of late legendary musician Deenanath Mangeshkar.
The ‘Saathi Haath Badhana’ singer married twice in her lifetime. Her first marriage was to
Ganpatrao Bhosle, with whom she had three children, including Hemant Bhosle, Varsha
Bhosle and Anand Bhosale. Later, she married renowned music composer Rahul Dev
Burman, leading to one of the most iconic musical partnerships in Bollywood history.
Their legendary collaborations include classics like ‘Dum Maro Dum,’ ‘Piya Tu Ab To
Aaja,’ ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne,’ ‘Mera Kuchh Samaan, and others.
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Asha Bhosle had three children-two sons and one daughter-from her first marriage. Her
son Hemant Bhosle pursued a music career and has composed music for movies like
Dharam Shatru (1988), Sansani: The Sensation (1981) and Raja Jogi (1983). He passed
away in 2015.
Her second son, Anand Bhosle, reportedly manages her professional work, while her
daughter Varsha Bhosle, who was a journalist, passed away in 2012.
The family also extends to grandchildren, many of whom have maintained a low public
profile but are closely connected to the legacy of the legendary singer. One of them is
Zanai Bhosle who is often spotted with Asha Bhosle. She is also quite active on the social
media where she posts heartwarming photos with her grandmother and singer Asha
Bhosle.
The Mangeshkar family is widely considered one of India’s most influential musical
dynasties. Alongside Lata Mangeshkar, the family features prominent figures such as
Usha Mangeshkar and Meena Khadikar, all of whom played a key role in shaping the
golden era of Indian music.