The heartbreaking news of her demise was confirmed by Maharashtra's Minister of Cultural Affairs, Ashish Shelar, earlier today. After the veteran vocalist passed away, fans started going back to her Instagram handle to see what her last post was.

What was Asha Bhosle's last Instagram post about?

Her final Instagram post, a collaboration with the brand Gorillaz, showcased her life journey, love for music and spirituality. Shared on March 18, she described The Shadowy Light as deeply personal and reflection of her journey, inspired from her experiences in Varanasi and the Ganges, comparing life to a river crossing with music as her guide.

Asha Bhosle wrote, "The song 'The Shadowy Light' holds deep meaning for me. Visiting Varanasi and travelling along the most sacred river Ganges, observing closely what I saw, I understood the meaning of life, who I was and what I was supposed to do on earth.

On 'The Shadowy Light', my crossing this deep river signifies my life's journey… my birth, my relationships, my dedication to music, my achievements and my duties as a daughter, mother, sister, wife and a Hindu Indian. The boatman is my music, my guide across this river of life and when I get to the other side, my journey shall be complete."

She further added, "I shall attain moksha (ultimate freedom) wherein I shall become one of the thousands of sounds floating all around us. If you put some of them together, they form a beautiful tune. Therefore, I shall become one of those sounds, which shall eventually become a musical note in a beautiful song which shall be heard by several generations for thousands of years. This freedom to become one with nature is what awaits me on the other side of the river." - Asha Bhosle.

Fans got emotional

Soon after the news of her demise came out, fans started commenting on her last Instagram post. One wrote, "you will be missed." Another commented, "Rip, my favourite singer." One user wrote, "Gaankokila… a voice the world will never forget…In every note, you still live on RIP Asha Jii."

Asha Bhosle's heartfelt note for her fans

Recently, Asha Bhosle shared a special note for her fans to wish them a blessed Ramadan. "As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Asha Bhosle and team wishes you and your loved ones a blessed and joyous Ramadan Kareem. May this sacred month bring peace to your heart, reflection to your spirit, and warmth to your home. We warmly welcome you to Asha's to break your Iftar with us and experience a specially curated Ramadan feast in an atmosphere of elegance and comfort," her note read.