India, April 13 -- Nepal on Sunday paid tribute to the popular Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away in Mumbai after suffering a heart attack.

Bhosle was 92, and she had contributed several songs for Nepalese films during the 1970s and 1980s, which made her popular among the Nepalese audience.

"She has given her voice to the Nepalese films and songs, which helped Nepalese music to get connected to the global taste," writes onlinekhabar.com, a popular online news portal.

"Her contribution to Nepalese music helped Nepalese playback songs gain height. Her songs not only become a hit, but they are also deeply connected to the Nepalese sentiment," added onlinekhabar.com.

Asha has worked with Nepal's noted music personalities such a...