Pankaj Udhas, the great vocalist who created timeless masterpieces such as ‘Chitthi aayi hai’, died after a long illness, his family announced today (February 26). He was 72.
His daughter Nayaab posted on Instagram, “With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Padmashri Pankaj Udhas on February 26, 2024, due to a prolonged illness.”
Pankaj Udhas was a famous ghazal singer in India. All of his songs are moving. Every time his record came out, it stayed at the top of every Ghazal fan’s playlist. The majority of Pankaj Udhas’ songs were chartbusters that remained at the top of the music charts for extended periods of time.
Did you know Pankaj Udhas wants to become a doctor? In one of the tabloid interviews, the singer said that he was going to pursue medicine when music called. He never looked back.
We all remember our first income and what we did with it. Pankaj Udhas, a passionate car lover, had purchased his first valuable possession—a 1951 Fiat, which he still owns. Ghazal singers come off as serious introverts. However, Pankaj Udhas said in an interview that he was quite spiteful.
It’s difficult to believe, right? Now for the most important aspect: his music. You are unable to stop listening to his music in the middle. So, here are some of Pankaj Udhas’ timeless songs that you should include on your playlist.
Pankaj Udhas made his musical debut with the album “Kamna.”
Pankaj Udhas, a seasoned vocalist, made his album debut with “Aaahat” in 1980, which gained considerable appreciation among music aficionados.
Aside from singing, he enjoyed playing cricket and golf in his spare time. Pankaj Udhas enjoys completing chores that keep him engaged all day.
Pankaj Udhas, a vocalist, has always appreciated the work of Mehdi Hassan, Begum Akhtar, and The Beatles.
As a prominent figure in the Bollywood film industry, he draws inspiration from the talents of his favourite actors, including Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, the late iconic figure Rishi Kapoor, and Hrithik Roshan. His favourite actresses are Madhuri Dixit Nene and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
Pankaj Udhas had an interest in singing at the age of five, motivated by his older brother, Manhar Udhas, a theatrical vocalist.
During the Indo-Chinese confrontation in 1962, he gave his first stage performance of the song “Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon,” and an audience member presented him 51 (Indian cash) in honour of his great talent.
Pankaj Udhas was an accomplished musician and singer who spent four years studying music at Rajkot’s Sangeet Natya Academy.
The veteran singer has captivated the hearts of millions of people since releasing his debut album, “Aahat,” in 1980, and has since recorded various songs, including “Mukarar” (1981), “Tarrannum” (1982), and “Mehfil” (1983), among others. The great vocalist was a true inspiration to many budding vocalists who admired his vocal technique.
