Renowned ghazal and playback singer, Pankaj Udhas, known for his soulful renditions, has passed away at the age of 72 after battling a prolonged illness. The news of his demise was confirmed by his family in an official statement on Monday.
A Padma Shri recipient, Pankaj Udhas had been struggling with health issues for some time, as stated by his family. His daughter, Nayaab, took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news, saying, "With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Padmashri Pankaj Udhas on 26th February 2024 due to a prolonged illness."
The loss of the veteran ghazal singer has left the music industry and his fans in mourning. Pankaj Udhas' contributions to Indian music, particularly in the realm of ghazals and playback singing, have left an indelible mark. His rich voice and emotive performances will be remembered by generations to come, marking the end of an era in Indian music.
Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant shared his condolence on ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter), he said “ Saddened to learn about demise of veteran singer Shri Pankaj Udhas Ji.
His iconic song "Chitthi Aai Hain" connected the minds of the people across spectrums. My deepest condolences to the family, friends and admirers.
May God bestow sadgati to the departed soul. Om Shanti.”
