Legendary Singer Pankaj Udhas dies after a protracted sickness
Legendary singer Pankaj Udhas, who gave memorable hits like ‘Chitthi aayi hai’, died after a protracted sickness in Mumbai, his household confirmed in the present day. He was 72.
“With a really heavy coronary heart, we’re saddened to tell you of the unhappy demise of Padma Shri Pankaj Udhas on 26 February resulting from a protracted sickness,” learn a press release from the Udhas household.
Udhas, who made a mark as a playback singer in Hindi movies, together with “Naam”, “Saajan” and “Mohra”, died round 11 am on the Breach Sweet hospital, information company PTI mentioned quoting a household supply.
‘Chandani Raat Mein’, ‘Na Kajre Ki Dhaar’, ‘Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein’, ‘Ek Taraf Uska Ghar’ and ‘Thodi Thodi Piya Karo’ are amongst his evergreen ghazals.
The singer, who additionally began a expertise hunt TV present, ‘Aadab Aarz Hai’, carried out at concert events all over the world and had many albums to his identify.
Quickly after the information of his loss of life broke, tributes poured in. Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned Pankaj Udhas’ “ghazals spoke on to the soul”.
“We mourn the lack of Pankaj Udhas Ji, whose singing conveyed a spread of feelings and whose Ghazals spoke on to the soul. He was a beacon of Indian music, whose melodies transcended generations. I recall my varied interactions with him through the years,” mentioned the Prime Minister.
“His departure leaves a void within the music world that may by no means be crammed. Condolences to his household and admirers. Om Shanti,” he added.
We mourn the lack of Pankaj Udhas Ji, whose singing conveyed a spread of feelings and whose Ghazals spoke on to the soul. He was a beacon of Indian music, whose melodies transcended generations. I recall my varied interactions with him through the years.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 26, 2024
Condoling the loss, Dwelling Minister Amit Shah mentioned Pankaj Udhas’ songs touched the hearts of individuals of all ages and courses and he’ll dwell amongst us by his songs and ghazals.
The singer rose to fame with Mahesh Bhatt’s 1986 movie ‘Naam’ starring Nutan, Kumar Gaurav, Sanjay Dutt, Poonam Dhillon, Amrita Singh and Paresh Rawal. He additionally made appearances in movies similar to Yeh Dillagi, Saajan and Phir Teri Kahaani Yaad Aayee.
His track ‘Chitthi Aayee Hai’, which grew to become an enormous hit, was chosen as one of many 100 songs of the millennium by BBC Radio.
Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam posted an image of the veteran singer on his Instagram feed and wrote, “One of the necessary a part of my childhood, is misplaced in the present day. Shri Pankaj Udhas ji, I’ll miss you perpetually. My coronary heart cries figuring out that you’re no extra. Thanks for being there. Om Shanti.”
Musician Anup Jalota shared various footage with the late singer on X and wrote, “Surprising…. Music legend & my Buddy #PankajUdhas passes away. We lengthen our heartfelt condolences to his Household and family members throughout this tough time.”
Pankaj Udhas was born in Jetpur in Gujarat on Might 17, 1951. He was the youngest of three brothers.
He initially began by studying the instrument tabla however later studied Hindustani vocal classical music underneath Ghulam Qadir Khan Sahab.
Udhas then went to Mumbai to study from Navrang Nagpurkar, a vocalist from the Gwalior Gharana.
The singer’s final rites will probably be held on Tuesday.