Who Is Zanai Bhosle? Everything to Know About Asha Bhosle’s Granddaughter

Zanai Bhosle shared an incredibly close and emotional bond with her grandmother, Asha Bhosle, often calling her her “best friend” and the “love of my life.” Beyond their family connection, Asha played a key role in mentoring Zanai in music from a young age, shaping her journey as a singer. Zanai frequently accompanied and cared for her, especially during her final days, reflecting their deep personal attachment. Following Asha Bhosle’s passing in April 2026, Zanai expressed profound grief, describing the loss as losing not just a grandmother but her closest companion.

Zanai Bhosle was born on 16 January 2002 in Mumbai into the prestigious Mangeshkar-Bhosle family. She is the daughter of Anand Bhosle and Anuja Bhosle, and has a brother named Ranjay Bhosle. Coming from a rich cultural and musical heritage, her grandfather was Ganpatrao Bhosle, while her step-grandfather was legendary composer R. D. Burman. She is also related to Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor, making them second cousins, further highlighting her strong roots in both music and cinema.

Zanai Bhosle has a mix of international education and strong training in the arts. She studied at the well-known Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland, which gave her a global outlook. At the same time, she started learning classical music at a young age under the influence of her grandmother Asha Bhosle and later explored Western opera as well. She is also trained in Kathak dance and has learned skills like songwriting, acting, and music composition to build her career in entertainment.

Zanai Bhosle and Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj share a close brother-sister bond, not a romantic relationship. In 2026, they addressed dating rumors by clearly stating their connection is purely platonic, with Zanai referring to him as “mere pyaare bhai.” She has also tied a rakhi on his wrist, further confirming their sibling-like relationship. Siraj stood by her as a strong support system during the passing of her grandmother, Asha Bhosle, in April 2026, comforting her like an elder brother during a difficult time.

Zanai Bhosle is all set to make her Bollywood debut with The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, directed by Sandeep Singh. She will play Rani Sai Bhonsale, the first wife of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, alongside Rishab Shetty in the lead role. The multilingual film is scheduled for a theatrical release on 21 January 2027. Apart from acting, Zanai is also a singer and lyricist, with independent songs like “Main Heer Teri,” “Adatein,” and “Kehndi Hai” to her credit.