Priyanka Chopra mourns sudden death of 'Queen of Bollywood' Asha Bhosle

Priyanka Chopra is mourning the sudden death of "Queen of Bollywood" Asha Bhosle.

Taking to her Instagram handle, the Bollywood diva paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary singer, reflecting on the impact Asha had on her life and on Indian music.

“There are some losses that feel like losing a piece of your childhood, your memories, your home. Asha ji was that for so many of us,” penned Priyanka.

She further wrote, “Her voice wasn’t just part of Indian music, it was part of the backdrop of our lives. It played through our homes growing up, through family celebrations, through heartbreaks, through joy, through the quiet and loud moments that became memories before we realised it.”

The Fashion actress added that Asha's influence spanned generations.

“For my generation and so many before and after, she wasn’t simply a legend we admired, she was a constant," penned Priyanka. "A voice so eternal it felt like it would always be there. It is hard to put into words what it means to lose someone whose art helped shape the emotional landscape of an entire nation. "

"Thank you, Asha ji, for giving us a lifetime of songs, of feeling, of beauty. For being one of the greatest gifts, music has ever known," she continued.

Concluding an emotional note, the Krrish actress added, “Rest peacefully. Your voice will live where all true legends do, forever in our hearts."

For those unversed, Asha died on Sunday, April 12, of multiple organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, India.