Mourners sing Asha Bhosle hit as iconic Indian singer cremated

The funeral of legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle has taken place in Mumbai, a day after she died at the age of 92. The two-time Grammy nominee was cremated at the city's Shivaji Park on Monday with full state honours. The ceremony was attended by celebrities and politicians, with scenes at the venue showing large crowds gathered outside to bid he...

The funeral of legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle has taken place in Mumbai, a day after she died at the age of 92.

The two-time Grammy nominee was cremated at the city's Shivaji Park on Monday with full state honours.

The ceremony was attended by celebrities and politicians, with scenes at the venue showing large crowds gathered outside to bid her farewell.

Bhosle's career spanned nearly eight decades and included thousands of recordings across genres and languages. She died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to hospital following a heart attack.