India, April 14 --  Legendary singer Asha Bhosle was cremated with full state honours on Monday at the Shivaji Park Crematorium, following her passing on Sunday from multi-organ failure.

Wrapped in the tricolour, Bhosle's the mortal remains, were consigned to flames following a traditional gun salute by the Mumbai Police. In compliance with her final wish, the ceremony ended with slogans of "Jai Hind", as her timeless melodies such as 'Abhi na jao chhodkar' played in the background.

Her last rites were performed by her son Anand at 5:10 pm, as mournful singers Sudesh Bhosle and Shaan sang the artiste's popular songs - 'Zindagi ek safar hai suhana' and 'Pyaar ke mod me'.

It was an emotional day in the city as fans, political leade...