Mumbai: Son of Veteran Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, Anand, has again refuted false rumours surrounding her health, following the circulation of a misleading social media post. It all started when a Facebook user, Shabana Shaikh, shared a post which had a garlanded image of the singer with the caption reading: “Famous singer Asha Bhosle passed away a musical era ends (01 July 2025).” Reacting to the news, Anand Bhosle said, “It’s untrue.” The post has been now deleted.
Anand’s statement comes as relief to fans and confirms that Asha Bhosle is not only alive, but continues to engage in public appearances.
Contrary to the death hoax, the 91-year-old artist was indeed present at a recent public event. She attended the theatrical re-release premiere of the classic film Umrao Jaan in June, where she performed the iconic number “Dil Cheez Kya Hai”, alongside Rekha and composer Muzaffar Ali.
Check out the event she attended recently:
A few days ago, attended a grand function celebrating the iconic film “Umrao Jaan,” marking its enduring legacy in Indian cinema and its re-release 44 years after it first hit the silver screen.
The literally goosebumps moment for me was the 92 year old Asha Bhosle ji… pic.twitter.com/HHRaeZDglY
— Devina Mehra (@devinamehra) July 6, 2025
Social media vulnerability: The rumour gained traction due to the emotional impact of a garlanded image—an emotive but often misleading visual cue.
Immediate clarification: Anand’s clear and brief response—“It’s untrue.”—helped stem the tide of misinformation.
So what’s the truth? Asha Bhosle is very much alive, actively participating in events, and the sensational rumours of her passing have been officially debunked by her son.
Know more about Asha Bhosle: She is known as one of the most successful singers in Hindi cinema. In her career spanning over eight decades, she has recorded songs for films and albums in several Indian languages. She was also honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. She was honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour in India in 2008.