Singer Abida Parveen shared a tribute video on Instagram Thursday evening, honoring the legendary Indian vocalist Asha Bhosle, who passed away on Sunday. Parveen expressed that words were inadequate to capture Bhosle's legacy, stating, "God gave her talent, and she shared it with people," calling the global access to her music a shared gift.
The two icons, though from opposite sides of the border, shared a personal bond. Parveen had long wished to meet both Bhosle and her late sister Lata Mangeshkar, finally doing so during a trip to India. Their connection deepened when they served as judges together on the 2012 music reality show Sur Kshetra, alongside Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila.
Parveen reflected on Bhosle's immense impact on Indian music: "She has left behind something so great that every Indian singer is copying her. That's a big deal." She observed that on every music program, artists of all ages attempt to perform Bhosle's songs and master her technique—a feat she noted remains unmatched. Parveen also recalled Lata Mangeshkar's own praise for her sister's versatility, referencing a particularly challenging duet Bhosle recorded with Ghulam Ali that is still discussed in musical circles today.
