Maharashtra Govt To Set Up Music Institute Inspired By Asha Bhosle, Says CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday, said that the Maharashtra government will initiate steps to set up a music institute inspired by the vision of Asha Bhosle. He shared this update in Mumbai.

The State Cabinet discussed the decision during a meeting held to pay tribute to the late singer. Sunetra Ajit Pawar and other ministers attended the gathering.

CM Fadnavis pointed out that Ashatai had earlier submitted a proposal for such an institution.

“The government remains committed to moving this proposal forward. We will take every necessary positive step to ensure that the institute, as envisioned by Ashatai, becomes a reality,” he stated.

Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal read out an official condolence motion during the meeting. It acknowledged the lasting contribution of Asha Bhosle to the world of music and culture.

Cabinet members observed a moment of silence to honour her memory. They recognised her as a towering figure in India’s musical heritage.

Earlier, CM Fadnavis reacted to her passing with an emotional message.

“The beautiful garden of melodies has been deserted today,” he noted.

Paying tribute, the CM added, “Asha Tai’s voice was the very soul of music. She represented an eternal green season in singing and was a vast ocean of musical emotions. From soulful tracks like ‘Tora Man Darpan Kehlaye’ to high-energy numbers like ‘Khallas’, she mastered every mood with ease. Whether it was Bhakti Geeta, Bhavgeet, Natyasangeet, Ghazals, Classical, Rabindra Sangeet, Folk, or Pop, she left an indelible mark on every genre she touched.”

The Chief Minister highlighted her vast body of work across languages and styles. He noted that she recorded more than 12,000 songs in over 20 Indian and international languages. He also emphasised her ability to adapt to changing musical trends. Her excellence earned her honours such as the Maharashtra Bhushan and the Bangla Bibhushan.

Sharing a recent memory, CM Fadnavis said, “We were together recently for a World Radio Day programme. She insistently made me sing ‘Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar’ and playfully remarked, ‘Look, I made the Chief Minister sing’. It is hard to imagine that we will no longer have her presence among us.”

“I offer my heartfelt tributes to her. We share in the grief of her family and her countless fans across the nation,” the Chief Minister concluded.

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