India, April 12 -- Bollywood playback icon Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday after a prolonged illness. The 92-year-old's demise has invited a flood of tributes from important people from all walks of life, including some really famous cricketers.

Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli have taken the lead from the cricket world with their moving tributes. Tendulkar, who is known to have a lot of fondness for old Bollywood songs, was quick to react to the passing of Bhosle.

It's understood Tendulkar was very close to both Bhosle, fondly known as Asha Tai, and her sister, Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away in 2022 after a long illness. Over the years, there were many occasions where he was pictured with both the legendary nightingales of India. ...