Shillong, Feb 26: Ghazal mastreo Pankaj Udhas and Padma Shri recipient breathed his last around 11 am on Monday in the Breach Candy hospital.
He died following prolonged illness. The last rites will be held on Tuesday, as informed by the grief-stricken family.
Best known for “Chitthi Ayee Hai” and “Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein”, Udhas, who also made a mark as a playback singer in many Hindi films, including “Naam”, “Saajan” and “Mohra”.
In the official note, Veteran ghazal singer’s daughter Nayaab shared a statement on Instagram. “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 official statement read.
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A series of tweets followed from industry veterans expressing grief
Shocking 😞…. Music legend & my Friend #PankajUdhas passes away. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his Family and loved ones during this difficult time. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/JT7f8tFMUn
— Anup Jalota (@anupjalota) February 26, 2024
Full of grace & a thorough gentleman, I met Pankaj Udhas’ jee when he had invited me to perform in his Khazana Ghazal Festival. While many of us know him as a singer,performer, he was also a composer par excellence with super hits like – Ek Taraf Uska Ghar, Chand Jaisa #OmShanti pic.twitter.com/fQGv8niNil
— Sona Mohapatra (@sonamohapatra) February 26, 2024
Deeply saddened by the loss of a music legend, Pankaj Udhas Ji. His gazals touched the souls of people worldwide.
His legacy will forever linger in our hearts! Om Shanti 🙏🏻#RIP pic.twitter.com/81WMdRbZZ4
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) February 26, 2024
Koti Koti Pranaam to our beloved Padmashri #PankajUdhas ji’s divine soul. May his soul rest in peace 🙏🏽
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His velvet voice will last forever uniting us with love 🙏🏽❤️ pic.twitter.com/kakwiMAC1f— Raageshwari Loomba Swaroop (@Raageshwari1) February 26, 2024
Very saddened by Pankaj Udhas ji’s passing. His demise is an irreplaceable loss to our music world. My sincere condolences to his family and friends in this difficult time. Om Shanti. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/oS7HRffbLU
— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) February 26, 2024
The Udhas family, which hails from Rajkot in Gujarat. Udhas was trained under the tutelage of Navrang Nagpurkar, a singer from the Gwalior Gharana.
