New Delhi: Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at 92 on April 12. Following her funeral on Monday (April 13), the Mangeshkar family made an emotional yet significant announcement in memory of the melody queen.
According to sources, the Board of Trustees of the Lata Mangeshkar Medical Foundation has resolved to rename its upcoming hospital project in Nandoshi, near Pune, as the LataAsha Mangeshkar Institute of Medical Sciences. The event now brings together a Condolence Meet and the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony, turning it into both a heartfelt tribute and a step forward.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, will attend as Chief Guest, joined by Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Eknath Shinde and Smt. Sunetra Pawar. Dr Mohanji Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, will preside over the programme. Members of the Mangeshkar and Bhosale families will also be there. This invite-only event takes place on Thursday, April 16, at 5:00 PM at the project site in Nandoshi, Sinhagad Road.
What Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar said
Speaking on the occasion, Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar said, “Lata Didi and Asha Tai were never just names for us… they were our very breath. This hospital carrying both their names feels right. It will be in both Lata Didi and Asha Tai’s names, and we will strive to make this one of the best hospitals in Asia. At a time like this, when it comes to fulfilling duty, it felt right to place duty over personal grief. Asha Bhosale ji was to be present for the inauguration, as we were creating a hospital in Lata Didi’s name, much like she had done in our late father’s name.”
Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar
He further shared details of the project, stating that the 40-acre campus will not only cater to patients but will also include care for small animals.
Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle are legendary names in Indian music. This institution, carrying both their names, honours them through service, compassion, and healing. There’s also a musical homage planned for 4:00 PM, where Smt. Vibhavari Joshi will perform vocals, joined by Shri Shantanu Gokhale on santoor, Shri Amar Oak on flute, and Shri Pandurang Pawar on tabla.