IPL Pays Tribute to Late Asha Bhosle at Wankhede Match

Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle, whose voice defined generations of Bollywood music, was honored with a minute of silence and black armbands worn by players from both teams during the Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 12, 2026.

Bhosle, 92, passed away earlier that day at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai due to multiorgan failure, following her admission the previous evening for a chest infection and exhaustion. Hospital officials confirmed the cause of death, and her son, Anand Bhosle, announced that her mortal remains would be available for public viewing at her residence in Lower Parel from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the next day, April 13. The funeral was scheduled for 4 p.m. at Shivaji Park crematorium, with full state honors, as stated by Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar. Shelar noted the nationwide mourning, saying, "Today, the entire country and Maharashtra are mourning the end of an era. Her work and her music were a source of joy not only for India but for the entire world."

Before the match began, players and a packed crowd at the iconic stadium stood in tribute along the boundary line....