Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle

Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Asha Bhosle wearing an off-white saree and a red bindi in Mumbai in 2008 Watch: Celebrities and fans pay their respects to Asha Bhosle Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle Crowds are gathering to pay their respects to legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle at her residence in Mumbai city. The two-time Grammy nominee died on Sunday at a Mumbai hospital, where she had been admitted after suffering a heart attack. Her last rites will take place on Monday evening at Shivaji Park in Mumbai city, with full state honours. BBC Marathi's Mayuresh Konnur Gopal reports. 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