Bhubaneswar: Veteran classical singer Padmashri Pankaj Udhas passed away on Monday at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness.
His daughter, Nayaab Udhas confirmed the music legend’s death.
Taking to Instagram Nayaab Udhas stated, “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.”
Udhas was suffering from cancer, and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital for some time now.
The Gujarat-born singer was awarded the Padma Shri in 2006, and is known for rendering many hit songs in Bollywood in Hindi and other languages.
He was widely acclaimed for his ghazals and his soulful renditions. Udhas rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s and became one of the most popular ghazal singers in India. His rich, melodious voice and emotive performances have earned him a large and devoted fan base both in India and abroad.
Some of Pankaj Udhas’s most famous ghazals include ‘Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai Tera’, ‘Chitthi Aayi Hai’, ‘Aur Aahista Kijiye Baatein’, and ‘Na Kajre Ki Dhar’ among others. He released numerous albums over the years and collaborated with other notable artists in the Indian music industry.
