Music legend
and
Padmashri winner
Panjaj Udhas took his last breath today. The veteran
ghazal
singer who was knowns for his ghazals like
Chitti Ayi Hai
and
Chandi Jai Rang
passed away due to prolonged illness.
His daughter
Nayaab Udhas
took to Instagram to share the news, she wrote , ” With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform of sad demise of Padmashri Pankaj Udhas on 26th February 2024 due to prolonged illness.”
Pankaj Udhas was known for his contributions to Hindi cinema and Indian pop music.
He gained fame with his ghazal album “Aahat” in 1980 and continued with hits like “Mukarar,” “Tarrannum,” and “Mehfil.” His song “Chitthi Aayee Hai” from the film “Naam” became immensely popular. Udhas has received accolades including the Padma Shri in 2006. He passed away at the age of 72.
In 1990, Pankaj Udhas collaborated with Lata Mangeshkar for the duet “Mahiya Teri Kasam” in the film Ghayal, which became a huge hit. In 1994, he sang “Na Kajre Ki Dhar” with Sadhana Sargam for the film Mohra, another popular song. Udhas also contributed as a playback singer in films like Saajan, Yeh Dillagi, Naam, and Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee.
