{"id":2371091,"date":"2026-04-13T13:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2371091"},"modified":"2026-04-13T13:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:12:18","slug":"jaya-prada-says-asha-bhosle-gave-a-new-identity-to-her-characters-ashaji-was-the-soul-of-music-bollywood-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/jaya-prada-says-asha-bhosle-gave-a-new-identity-to-her-characters-ashaji-was-the-soul-of-music-bollywood-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaya Prada Says Asha Bhosle Gave A New Identity To Her Characters: &#8216;Ashaji Was The Soul Of Music&#8217; | Bollywood News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"story-10031010\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">April 13, 2026, 18:28 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-10031010\" class=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525 asubttl-schema\">Jaya Prada said that every song that Asha Bhosle sang for her is still alive in her memories.<\/h2>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 fontchange\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 artsharwrp\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/web.whatsapp.com\/send?text=Jaya%20Prada%20Says%20Asha%20Bhosle%20Gave%20A%20New%20Identity%20To%20Her%20Characters%3A%20'Ashaji%20Was%20The%20Soul%20Of%20Music' - %0D%0Ahttps:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/bollywood\/jaya-prada-says-asha-bhosle-gave-a-new-identity-to-her-characters-ashaji-was-the-soul-of-music-10031010.html%3Futm_source%3Dwhatsapp%26utm_medium%3Dsocial_share%26utm_campaign%3Dnw18english%0D%0A %0D%0A Get the latest news anytime, anywhere. Install News18 app for free! %0D%0Ahttps:\/\/onelink.to\/website-share-eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 sclrnd wapp social_share\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 notifycnt social_share\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/new_share_icon.svg\" alt=\"new share icon\" title=\"new share icon\" width=\"8\" height=\"9\" class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 social_share\"\/><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/new_whatsapp_icon.svg\" alt=\"new whatsapp icon\" title=\"new whatsapp icon\" width=\"21\" height=\"22\" class=\"jsx-6cc80bfb3da3f7c2 social_share\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525 amimg\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525 amimgwrp\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Asha Bhosle passed away on April 12 in Mumbai.\" title=\"Asha Bhosle passed away on April 12 in Mumbai.\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525\"\/><i class=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525 imgzoom\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/zoom-img.svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" class=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525 imgzoomicn tap_to_zoom\"\/><\/i><\/div>\n<p>Asha Bhosle passed away on April 12 in Mumbai.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525 flscrnimgwrp \"><img class=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525 flscrnimg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 44 44\" fill=\"none\" class=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525 flscrncls\"><circle cx=\"22\" cy=\"22\" r=\"22\" transform=\"rotate(-90 22 22)\" fill=\"#111111\" fill-opacity=\"0.9\" class=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525\"\/><path d=\"M29.7757 16.8142L23.9651 22.6248L29.7757 28.4355L28.3108 29.9004L22.5002 24.0897L16.6896 29.9004L15.2247 28.4355L21.0353 22.6248L15.2247 16.8142L16.6896 15.3493L22.5002 21.16L28.3108 15.3493L29.7757 16.8142Z\" fill=\"white\" class=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Veteran actress Jaya Prada remembered the late legendary singer Asha Bhosle with a heavy heart.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">In a heartfelt tribute to the late singer, she said that Asha Bhosle was not just a singer but the soul of music.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">Jaya Prada stated that <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/bollywood\/asha-bhosle-funeral-live-updates-legendary-indian-singer-last-rites-date-time-shivaji-park-mumbai-liveblog-10029770.html\">Asha Bhosle<\/a>\u2018s melodious voice gave each of her characters a new identity.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">She was heard saying in her latest clip on the photo-sharing app, \u201cListening to the news of Ashaji\u2019s death, I was very saddened. Ashaji was not only a great singer but also the soul of music. Every moment I spent with her, every song she sang for me is alive in my memories today.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">She gave a new identity to each of my characters with her voice. She gave it a new feeling. The magic in her singing will remain immortal for centuries to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">The veteran actress added that losing Asha Bhosle feels like losing one of her loved ones.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">\u201cHer voice was not only heard, but also felt. For me, it is not only the loss of an artist, but the loss of a loved one. Today, I am remembering her with tears in my eyes. Her demise is a massive loss to the world of music. I pray to God to give peace to her divine soul,&#8221; she went on to add.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Asha_Bhosle_eBook-2026-04-d3e7fce2fc6d6b184371893439667952.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\">Asha Bhosle passed away<\/a> in Mumbai\u2019s Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday at the age of 92.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">According to the doctor, the legendary singer passed away due to multiple organ failure.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">Her mortal remains were kept at her Mumbai residence so that those close to her could pay their last respects to the late singer.<\/p>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\">The last rites of Asha Bhosle, known to be the voice behind 12,000 songs, took place at the Shivaji Park crematorium in Dadar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-fe4b8d2828c3b3eb artnws newsletter\">\n<p>Handpicked stories, in your inbox<\/p>\n<p>A newsletter with the best of our journalism<\/p>\n<p><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter Your Email\" class=\"jsx-fe4b8d2828c3b3eb artnwinpt\" value=\"\"\/><button class=\"jsx-fe4b8d2828c3b3eb subscrbe newsletter\">submit<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><affilizz-magic-match classname=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>April 13, 2026, 18:28 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-2524e8ec645f14a5 jsx-1257440525 brdcrmb\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/\">movies<\/a>  <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/bollywood\/\">bollywood<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> Jaya Prada Says Asha Bhosle Gave A New Identity To Her Characters: &#8216;Ashaji Was The Soul Of Music&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. 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