📌 Key Points
- Jackie Shroff scolds paparazzi for insensitive questions about Asha Bhosle’s death.
- Asha Bhosle’s cremation was held with full state honors in Mumbai.
- Numerous Bollywood stars and political figures attended the funeral.
- Asha Bhosle, a legendary singer, had a career spanning eight decades.
Jackie Shroff expressed his anger at paparazzi for asking about Asha Bhosle’s death, deeming the question insensitive. The legendary singer was cremated with state honors in Mumbai. Many celebrities and political figures attended the funeral to pay their respects.
Jackie Shroff’s Angry Response to Paparazzi
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle was cremated with full state honours in Mumbai on Monday, with her last rites taking place at the Shivaji Park Crematorium. Amid the sombre atmosphere, actor Jackie Shroff was seen losing his cool at paparazzi gathered outside her residence after they questioned him about his reaction to the singer’s passing.
The actor strongly criticised the question, stating that it was inappropriate and ill-timed.
When the photographers asked him to react to Asha Bhosle’s demise, Jackie scolded them, saying, “Kasha vatnar, konachi aai geli tar? Aamchi aai geli hai. Kasa vatel manje, tera bolne ka matlab hai, kesa lagta hai maa kisi ki gayi to kesa lagta hai. (How would it feel if someone’s mother passes away? Our mother is gone. What do you mean by asking how it feels, how does it feel when someone loses their mother)?”
Asha Bhosle’s Funeral Held with State Honors
To this, the paparazzi reacted, saying, “Bura hi lagta hai (You feel bad).”
Following this, Jackie said, “Bas, khatam ho gaya baat. Hi time nahi re bolaycha, rahu de dada, ghar jaa. (That’s it, the matter ends there. This is not the time to say such things, let it be, brother, go home).”
On Monday, when Asha was kept at her residence for loved ones to pay tribute, she was wrapped in an Indian flag as a mark of respect. Videos show the singer receiving state honours as soldiers wrap her casket adorned with white lilies in tricolour. The last rites were performed at Shivaji Park crematorium in Dadar.
Bollywood Celebrities Pay Their Respects
Vicky Kaushal , Aamir Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Padmini Kolapuri and Jackie Shroff were among those seen at Shivaji Park, along with political leaders like Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Rashmi Thackeray, and Aaditya Thackeray.
Asha 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 and received awards. She was also honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. She was honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour in the country, in 2008.
The singer sang chartbusters such as Dil Cheez Kya Hai, Inn Aankhon Ki Masti Ke, Ye Kya Jagah Hai Doston, Jab Bhi Milti Hai, and Justuju Jiski Thi.
The incident highlights the delicate balance between media coverage and respecting personal grief. Asha Bhosle’s legacy as one of India’s most successful singers will undoubtedly endure for generations to come, despite the unfortunate event.
