Tributes have been pouring from all around the country, on the passing of the legendary singer Asha Bhosle. Remembering the veteran, singer Anuradha Sriram says, "Asha ji is the singer that redefined playback singing. She was a pioneer of creativity even before the current independent music wave brought out the creative aspect of musicians in multiple genres."

"Growing up, I was a fan of her Marathi Natya sangeeth, and was also a regular listener of her ghazals. The way she bought her own style into every song that she sung, elevated the tracks and stood as examples of her experimental nature," adds Anuradha, who cites 'Dum Maaro Dum' and 'Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar' as proof of Asha Bhosle's creative impact on songs.

Describing her as an encyclopedia of music, and a treasure trove of musical styles, Anuradha adds, "A lot of my songs are a conglomeration of my understanding of her aesthetics. The masculine vocal layer in 'Nilavai Kondu Va' was me being inspired by her, as was 'Nalam Nalamariya Aaval', which was inspired by her 'Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar'. She was the reason I created Chennai Girl."

Anuradha also expressed her admiration for Asha Bhosle's style of self-expression. "The way she dresses herself with her pearls, and how she carried herself was inspiring. She carried herself as the diva queen of music."

Asha Bhosle was admitted to the Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, on April 11, after complaints of chest infection and extreme exhaustion. She passed away at the age of 92.