Nagpur, April 12 -- Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Sunday expressed grief over the passing of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, saying that the loss of such a voice is a loss for Maharashtra and the country as a whole.

"Asha Bhosle's demise is a big loss for Maharashtra and the country. She has sung over 12,000 songs, and she is known all over the world. She has sung songs in multiple languages, too," Bawankule told reporters in Nagpur.

"This is such terrible news for us all, for her family," the minister added.

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar also condoled the demise of the legendary singer, highlighting her inter-generational popularity and versatility with singing in different languages.

"Asha ji was a reall...