Remembering Bhosle’s remarkable spirit and contribution to music, Fadnavis said she was the epitome of “boundless energy and enthusiasm”, with her passion and love for life vividly reflected in her performances.

Rahman, Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, Bhosle’s granddaughter Janai Bhosle, members of the Bhosle family and other dignitaries attended the event.

Describing Asha Forever as a beautiful musical tribute, Fadnavis said Bhosle’s life was filled with joy, vibrancy and enthusiasm.

“Asha Ji’s voice is an experience that can never fade,” Fadnavis said, adding that as long as her songs continued to be heard, she would remain in the hearts of music lovers. He also called for similar initiatives to be organised every year to cherish her memory.

Rahman described Asha Forever as a humble tribute to the legendary singer, saying Bhosle was “the daughter of Maharashtra, India and the entire world”. He added that her distinctive voice and musical legacy would continue to live on.

Shelar highlighted Bhosle’s deep connection with Maharashtra and Marathi-speaking audiences, while also acknowledging her immense influence on music lovers across India and around the world.

Bhosle sang in Marathi as well as several other Indian and international languages, helping give Indian music a distinctive identity on the global stage, Shelar said.

Born in Maharashtra’s Sangli district on September 8, 1933, Asha Bhosle passed away at a Mumbai hospital on April 12, 2026. Over a career spanning several decades, she established herself as one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated playback singers, leaving behind a vast musical legacy that continues to transcend generations.