Actor Jackie Shroff was among the many celebrities who visited the residence of legendary singer Asha Bhosle on Monday to pay their final respects. However, the sombre occasion saw a moment of tension when the actor lost his cool at the paparazzi gathered outside, schooling them for asking insensitive questions during a time of grief.
The Confrontation
As Shroff was leaving the residence, photographers asked for his “reaction” to the singer’s passing. Visibly miffed by the repetitive and ill-timed nature of the question, the actor responded in a mix of Marathi and Hindi:
“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?”
When a photographer tentatively replied that it feels “bad,” Shroff ended the conversation abruptly, saying, “That’s it, the matter ends there. This is not the time to say such things… go home (Ghar jaa).”
State Honours for the Legend
Asha Bhosle, who passed away on April 12 at the age of 92 due to multiple organ failure, was cremated with full state honours at the Shivaji Park Crematorium in Dadar. Her casket was draped in the national tricolour, and the final rites were attended by a massive gathering of film icons and political leaders.
Key Attendees at the Funeral:
- Film Industry: Aamir Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Vivek Oberoi, Padmini Kolhapure, and Jackie Shroff.
- Political Leaders: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray, and Supriya Sule.
The legendary singer’s death marks the end of an era in Indian music. Over a career spanning eight decades, the Padma Vibhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient lent her voice to thousands of songs, becoming a global icon of artistic versatility and vocal excellence.