Talat Aziz Recalls Final Call With Asha Bhosle: “She Was Singing, Said She’s Unwell”

Veteran singer Talat Aziz recently shared an emotional memory of his final conversation with the legendary Asha Bhosle, recalling how she remained cheerful and passionate about music even in her last days.

Following Asha Bhosle’s passing on April 12 at the age of 92, the industry has been mourning the loss of one of its most iconic voices. Amid the tributes, Talat spoke about their close bond and fondly remembered their last interaction, which took place just days before he left for Mauritius on April 3.

He revealed that Asha ji had video-called him, and they had a warm, heartfelt conversation. Recalling the moment, he said, “Maine pucha kaise hain aap? Toh unhone bola, ‘Zara tabiyat theek nahi hai aajkal’. Bahut saari baatien ki purane logon ke baare mein, Lata ji ke baare mein. Unhone kaha, ‘Ek kaam karo tum, jab vapas aaoge Mauritius se toh aake milna toh baithke baatein karenge.’ Lekin takdeer mein likha nahi tha.”

Talat further shared that he returned around April 9 or 10, and by April 11, he learned that her condition had worsened. On April 12, he spoke to her daughter-in-law, who informed him that the singer was critical, and soon after, he received the heartbreaking news of her demise.

What stayed with him the most was her incredible spirit and positivity. Despite being unwell, she was singing during their call and even asked him to judge her voice. Remembering this, he said, “Voh dil ki bahut young thi… literally vo phone pe gaa rahi thi, aur pooch rahi thi ‘Meri aawaz kaisi lag rahi hai?’… aap gaa rahi hain aur keh rahin hain meri tabiyat kharab hai… kamaal hai.”

Asha Bhosle had been admitted to the ICU a day before her passing due to cardiac and respiratory complications and later succumbed to multiple organ failure, leaving behind an unmatched musical legacy.

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