The city of Mumbai bid a poignant farewell to its beloved daughter, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, with the Indian government presenting her with a state honor. The last rites of the Bharat Ratna recipient were performed at the Shivaji Park crematorium on Sunday. Asha Bhosle’s son, Anand Bhosle, performed the final rites, with a national flag draped over her coffin and the Mumbai Police presenting a guard of honor. The ceremony was attended by a large contingent of family members, fans, film personalities, and politicians.
As the procession made its way through the city, fans showered their beloved singer with flowers, while tributes poured in from across the nation. Asha Bhosle, 92, had expressed her desire to leave the world singing in a podcast in 2025. The music fraternity paid their respects to the legendary singer, with tributes pouring in from across the country.
The ceremony was attended by celebrities like Aamir Khan, Vikki Kohli, Vicky Oberoi, Padmini Kolhapure, Jackie Shroff, singer Shreya Ghoshal, singer Shaan, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena Chief Aditya Thackeray, Rashmi Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray, and others. Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam has sold a 14-acre plot in Karjat near Mumbai for ₹1.95 crore, the proceeds of which will go towards a charitable cause.
Asha Bhosle’s son, Anand Bhosle, has revealed that his mother had expressed her desire to leave the world singing, in a podcast in 2025. The legendary singer’s last rites will be performed on Sunday evening.
In related news, Pakistani actress Hania Amir has been facing criticism for wearing a bold outfit at a birthday party, while Pakistani actress Yashma Gill has revealed that she had asked Dr. Zakir Naik about fate and free will in the past. The actress had been an atheist for a while, but later returned to her faith after researching the topic.
According to reports, Asha Bhosle left behind a vast fortune and business empire. The legendary singer’s last rites will be performed on Sunday evening, marking the end of an era.
In other news, the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers has praised the role of Pakistani air traffic controllers in maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East during a war-like situation. In a bizarre incident, a woman in the US managed to catch her cheating husband by hiding on the back of his truck.
In a separate incident, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has released a recording of a conversation between the US Navy and Iranian military personnel, following the seizure of an American ship. A study has revealed that midlife obesity is a particularly deadly condition, with those aged 20-30 being at the highest risk.
Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s navy has been completely destroyed, with 158 warships sinking to the bottom of the sea.
