Famous Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas passes away at the age of 72

Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas is no more. The singer breathed his last at the age of 72. The demise of Pankaj Udhas has come as a deep shock to his loved ones. He had created a distinct identity for himself across the world with the song Chitthi Aayi Hai.

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Pankaj Udhas' daughter Nayaab shared a statement on Instagram, which read, With a heavy heart, we are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Padma Shri Pankaj Udhas on 26th February 2024 due to a prolonged illness (“Heavy mind "We are saddened to inform you about the sad demise of Padmashree Pankaj Udhas on 26th February 2024 due to prolonged illness.") Soon after Nayaab shared the news of the singer's demise, his fans went wild in the comments section and posted their condolences. One fan wrote, “May his soul rest in peace.” “I am so sorry to hear about your loss, stay strong and please accept my condolences.” Another user wrote. Another user posted, “Deepest condolences and prayers.” A family source said he died at Breach Candy Hospital at around 11 am. His last rites will take place on Tuesday. Pankaj Udhas is survived by his wife Farida Udhas, daughters Nayab and Reva Udhas, and brothers Nirmal and Manhar Udhas, who are also singers.

Career of Pankaj Udhas

Pankaj Udhas is known for lending his voice to memorable tracks like 'Chithi Aayi Hai' from Mahesh Bhatt's 1986 crime thriller film 'Naam'. Other films include Aaj Phir Tumpe from Lawrence D'Souza's 1988 action thriller Dayawan, Lawrence D'Souza's 1991 romantic film Saajan from Jeaye To Jeayein Kaise, and Abbas-Mustan's 1993 revenge thriller Baazigar from Chupana Bhi Nahi Aata. His ghazal career includes iconic albums like Aahat (1980) and tracks like Na Kajre Ki Dhar, and Aahista Kijiye Baatein, Ek Tarf Uska Ghar, and Thodi Thodi Piya Karo.

Pankaj Udhas had told in the interview

In an interview, Pankaj opened up about coming back to the stage after a hiatus. “Before the pandemic, I used to have a lot of confidence before any concert. But the pandemic period was also psychologically difficult. Although I did my riyaaz regularly and tried to maintain it and not get rusty, there was a lack of connection with the stage and the audience. So, when I came back on stage with a concert in Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) after two years, I was nervous. But when I went on stage and saw 6,000 people cheering for me, I had tears in my eyes. It was a very emotional moment because I was deprived of the stage for so long,” said Pankaj Udhas. Also Read: Anupama actor Rituraj Singh passed away, Said Goodbye to the World at the Age of 59