NEW DELHI (AP) — Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most versatile Bollywood singers whose performances shaped the country’s musical memory and modern cinema, has died. She was 92.
The legendary singer across genres died Sunday of multiple organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, Pratit Samdani, a physician at the hospital said. Her son, Anand Bhosle, told reporters that her last rites will be performed on Monday.
Asha was admitted at the hospital on late Saturday with a chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle said in a social media post.
Asha’s timeless voice resonated across a film-obsessed India for nearly eight decades, recorded on about 12,000 songs. She boldly embraced cabaret and Western-influenced melodies to forge a distinct musical identity that stood uniquely apart from her sister, Lata Mangeshkar, herself a legendary voice revered as the “Melody Queen.”
Asha’s death was widely condoled.
“I am deeply saddened” by her passing, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a social media post.
“Her unique musical journey spanning decades has enriched our cultural heritage and touched the hearts of countless people around the world,” Modi said. “From soulful melodies to spirited compositions, her voice carried a timeless brilliance.”
Born on Sept. 8, 1933, Asha Bhosle was initiated into music by her father Dinanath Mangeshkar, who was also a trained singer. All her four siblings became accomplished singers and musicians.
Asha's first marriage, in 1949, ended in separation in 1960. Her second marriage was to iconic music composer R.D. Burman in 1980. She is survived by a son and grandchildren.
FILE - Indian Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle attends the Music launch of Bhosle's film ëMaií in Mumbai, India, Jan. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File)
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The slumping Milwaukee Brewers could be losing another of their top hitters for at least a little while.
Christian Yelich was pulled for a pinch-hitter in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals on Sunday with tightness in his left hamstring. The Brewers went on to fall 8-6 for their fifth straight loss.
“We're most likely going to get some bad news on Yelich,” manager Pat Murphy said after the game.
Murphy said the 2018 NL MVP and three-time All-Star felt a “little twinge” in his hamstring and was undergoing imaging.
“There is some fluid in there, so let's wait and see,” Murphy said. “He wanted to stay in the game, but ... we've just got to be careful with these guys. We're in April.”
Milwaukee is already missing Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn due to hand injuries. Chourio went on the IL just before Milwaukee's season opener, while Vaughn appeared in one game before joining him.
The Brewers also are missing starting pitcher Quinn Priester (right thoracic outlet) and reliever Jared Koenig (elbow).
After winning eight of their first 10 games, the Brewers have lost five straight. They never dropped as many as five in a row last year while winning a franchise-record 97 games to post the best record in the majors.
The skid is their longest since June 2023.
Milwaukee did get some good news Sunday. Murphy said pitchers Brandon Sproat and Kyle Harrison “both seem to be OK” after both had their knees examined following Saturday's loss.
“Harrison's wrist is sore, because when he fell, he jammed his wrist, so we're going to check that out,” Murphy said. “Sproat says he feels good.”
Yelich, 34, is batting .314 with one homer and 10 RBIs in 15 games. He was the designated hitter Sunday and went 0 for 2, hitting grounders each time. His replacement, Gary Sánchez, hit a tying, three-run homer in the seventh.
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Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich watches his double during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
