Renowned playback singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away on April 12, has been posthumously awarded the Mohsin-e-Urdu Award by Mumbai-based Urdu Markaz. The organisation said her iconic songs popularised Urdu poetry widely. Advocate Zubair Azmi said the award was announced in January 2026 and Bhosle had agreed to accept it before plans were deferred.
Mumbai: Renowned playback singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away on April 12, has been posthumously conferred the Mohsin-e-Urdu Award by the Mumbai-based Urdu Markaz in recognition of her significant contribution to promoting the Urdu language and its cultural ethos through music.
The organisation highlighted her timeless Urdu renditions, including songs such as Dil Cheez Kya Hai, Justuju Jis Ki Thi, Nigahen Milane Ko Jee Chahta Hai, and Aage Bhi Jaane Na Tu, which popularised Urdu poetry among wider audiences.
According to advocate Zubair Azmi, the award had originally been announced in January 2026, and Bhosle had agreed to accept it. However, plans were deferred due to her scheduled travel to the United States and the subsequent postponement of the organisation’s festival.
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