New Delhi, April 16 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to the Late Asha Bhosle in the Parliament session today. The three-day special session started on 16 April. Here's Om Birla's complete tribute to the music legend.

"Honourable members, it is with profound sorrow that I inform the House about the demise of the renowned playback singer, Smt. Asha Bhosle ji.

Smt. Asha Bhosle was one of the most versatile and popular voices in Indian music. For more than seven decades, she made an outstanding contribution to Indian cinema and music.

During her uniquely illustrious career, Smt. Asha Bhosle sang songs in various Indian and foreign languages, which earned her immense popularity and admiration in India and abroad.

In recognition o...