“Asha Bhosle’s demise is a huge loss to the music industry. I have known her personally; we used to meet, talk, and share everything with each other. I can only say one thing about her: despite having so much pain in her personal life, she behaved as if she was the happiest person on earth. Unse zyada khush insaan iss duniya mein hai hi nahi. Aise hamesha jatati thi sabko (She showed the world that she is the happiest person in the world). She met and greeted everyone in such a warm way,” Aruna said.

She continued, “Words fall short when we talk about her singing; she sang all types of songs across different ranges and styles. In fact, I would say songs which Lata didi didn’t sing were attempted and excelled at by Asha Tai. Listen to her ghazals, bhakti songs, cabaret, and all those funky and peppy songs, they are all outstanding and one of a kind. May her soul rest in peace, and may she find all the happiness wherever she is now.”