New Delhi, April 12 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday expressed deep grief over the passing of the legendary playback singer, Padma Vibhushan Asha Bhosle.

In his condolence message, Birla highlighted her monumental contribution to the world of Indian art and music.

Paying tribute to the veteran singer, Speaker Birla stated, "The demise of renowned singer Asha Bhosle Ji is extremely saddening. Honoured with prestigious awards, including the Padma Vibhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Asha Ji played an unparalleled role in enriching the Indian art world for a long time."

He further noted that by singing in Hindi, Marathi, and numerous other languages, she played a pivotal role in bringing Indian music and cinema to the global stage...